Graced with a whimsical array of clipped boxwood balls and a Greek Revival–style portico, the 1860s house retains its original character, though it has been nearly doubled in size.
An antique brass light fixture hangs above a rustic dining set on the screened porch.
Upholstery pieces in the living room include a Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofa and a club chair from Ochre. The jute rug is from Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
White-slipcovered Henriksdal chairs from Ikea surround an antique table in the airy dining room. The Lightolier chandelier is from Laurin Copen Antiques.
The master bedroom includes a bamboo night table from English Country Antiques and a sconce from Anthropologie.
Kresse used Absolute Black granite in the master bath and designed the sink stand.
Kresse refinished the antique desk in son Luke’s room, which has a view of the garden.
This article appears in the August-1 2012 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).