The home’s traditional Colonial exterior is framed by a columned entry.
In the dining room, a chandelier from Remains Lighting centers above a wooden dining table from Room. Deep violet drapes are made from Joseph Noble velvet through Pollack. The Vanguard chairs are covered in a Manuel Canovas fabric. The goatskin rug from J.D. Staron is durable and practical. “No one has to worry about spilling the wine,” says the designer.
The newly done kitchen features crisp white marble countertops; the pendants are from Urban Electric. The vintage bar stools are covered in a Prismatek blue ultrasuede.
The designer and her client.
A Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa and a pair of club chairs in a Nobilis geometric jacquard print frame a custom glass and oak coffee table. The hand-crafted glass-topped oak console is from Taracea; the ottomans are covered in a blue hide from Jerry Pair.
A Trovare Home tray showcases a geode box and silver octopus from the Open House.
The designer turned the office into a cool, monochromatic space. The Plexi-Craft desk is complemented by an Eames desk chair from Hive Modern covered in Holly Hunt fabric. A vintage bar cart adds a retro vibe.
In the living room, a hand-knotted rug from J.D. Staron anchors a Bernhardt coffee table from Safavieh. Custom chairs are covered in a gray Castel velvet through Donghia with Maharam trim. Side tables are through Trovare Home; an accent chair with a white lacquer frame sports an abstract Manuel Canovas houndstooth through Cowtan & Tout.
A tray on the coffee table in the living room holds the client’s books and treasures.
In the boy’s room, Kravet wallpaper through Cole & Son adds a “wow” factor. The Nelson Criss Cross Saucer pendant is from Design Within Reach; the blue table lamp is from Lillian August. Mirror and dresser are from Bungalow.
A Bodner Nebula Puff chandelier creates a metallic cloud in the master bedroom. Walls are wrapped in silk from Maharam, which is complemented by the Pindler drapery fabric. A Milo Baughman chaise is upholstered in Osborne & Little fabric through Designers Guild. Nightstand and vintage art are through Trovare Home. Custom carpet is through J.D. Staron.
In the master bathroom, sconces from Urban Electric complement the custom vanity designed by Veysey in white lacquer with brass inset behind the doors and brass legs. Finger pulls are used instead of hardware to keep a clean look, and the countertops are Glassos.
This article appears in the January 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).