Fishelson’s renovation of an 18th-century Cape in Killingworth created an airy, clean retreat with an emphasis on historical integrity. Authentic Designs in Vermont handcrafted the pewter-finished sconces in the living room.
Light bathes winter greenery from Ballek’s Garden Center in East Haddam.
The 19th-century wide board pine floors in the kitchen were sourced from Brooklyn Restoration Supply in Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner.” Brosco windows are through Ring’s End. French porcelain pulley lights above the sink and the kitchen island are from Holloways of Ludlow. Restoration Hardware stools sit across from La Cornue’s CornuFé stainless steel and satin chrome range. The sink faucet is Herbau, and the countertop and sink are light gray Fireslate.
Flowers backlit by the soft afternoon sun.
The traditional keeping room opens onto the kitchen.
The antique barn door opens into what is now the master bedroom.
Muted upholstery contemporizes an 18th-century sofa in the living room.
Fishelson took a 20th-century barn on the property and reconfigured it as a master bedroom, joining the structure to the rest of the house via a breezeway where her office is located.
In the dining room, as throughout the rest of the house, Fishelson removed drywall on the ceiling to expose textured antique beams.
The airy master bedroom and super sized bathroom make up one large room separated by glass-paneled carriage doors. Nickel sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting frame the bed.
The white tub and polished nickel tub filler are from Waterworks. The linen rug by the bathtub is fromElizabeth Eakins in South Norwalk.