This custom dining table was made by a Brooklyn artisan who crafts furniture out of former railroad ties and other pieces of track; its weight dictated the installation of a steel beam in the floor for support. The custom ebony Windsor chairs are a touch of historic Connecticut.
The house, designed by Martin E. Moore/Coastal Designers & Consultants, Inc., takes full advantage of its country location with a stunning pool surrounded by views of the rolling hills.
Design decisions for this Connecticut farmhouse were driven by the clients’ art collection and their desire that the interiors have a true “country” feel. The strong imagery is balanced by an equally forceful pattern and color used in moderation. The painting is by Carroll Dunham. Giza-blue ottoman fabric covers an ottoman from Andrew Martin. The sisal carpet is from Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
The F. Schumacher toile-patterned wall covering in the master bedroom features woodland scenes.
The garden shed was designed by Jean Brooks Landscapes.
In the master bedroom sitting room, the sofa is covered in Ralph Lauren Fab Woodmarsh Floral fabric in ivory, the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams side chair and ottoman are from Hammertown Barn.
That the room’s rug and wall sculptures mirror each other closely is a case of life emulating art.
The rug design preceded the art—an assemblage of rulers by John Salvest—because of a year-long lead-time for delivery.
An antique American table stands over an antique American painted chest in the entry hall. Bronze twig mirror is from Lorin Marsh. The carpet is Elizabeth Eakins.
The upstairs landing displays some of the client’s collections, including Robert Rauschenbergs on the wall and antique whirligigs on the bench. The custom carpet is by Elizabeth Eakins.