Austin Patterson Disston Architects designed this shingle-style house on a Long Island Sound tidal river. A series of French doors open onto the front and back porches helping create an open relaxed feeling. Front porch ceiling lanterns are from the Urban Electric Co.
An inviting pool and lush landscaping by Glen Gate await just outside the back door.
A Jamb globe lantern hangs in the foyer above a Merida area rug. A chair upholstered by Peruvian Touch in a Beacon Hill fabric is tucked alongside the front door.
Rosewood and burled maple lounge chairs from Avantgarden face a Chesney’s fireplace. Polished nickel and etched glass pendant is from the Urban Electric Co. Khotan area rug is from Eliko Antique & Decorative Rugs.
An RH chandelier makes a statement above a marble-topped island, where stools from McGuire Furniture wear a Holly Hunt fabric. A custom hood above a Wolf stove was fabricated by Focal Metals.
In the butler’s pantry, bright blue cabinetry is complemented by a Lefroy Brooks polished nickel faucet and mahogany countertop.
A hanging Odeon lantern from Charles Edwards provides light in the hallway at the far end of the dining room.
A Brenta lighting fixture from Vaughan hangs over the dining room table, which is surrounded by chairs upholstered by Peruvian Touch. Celerie Kemble wall covering is through Schumacher.
In the powder room, Frontier Gondola wall covering is through Lee Jofa. Sconces flanking the Foley & Cox Home mirror are from the Urban Electric Co. The marble-topped custom vanity has an Elkay sink and Lefroy Brooks faucet.
In a guest bedroom, a mother-of-pearl mirror from Foley & Cox Home; area rug and drapery fabric from Serena & Lily; plus Euro shams and bed throw pillow from ABC Carpet & Home create a soothing sanctuary.
The master bathroom, features a sconce from the Urban Electric Co. above a custom vanity with a Kohler sink. The Sunrise Specialty bathtub sports a quilted metal skirt.
This article appears in the September 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).