A Vaughan globe lantern casts a glow on the Zuber Scenes from America wallpaper murals. The two-back settee is from Smith & Watson; the Hepplewhite game table is through Gerald Bland; and the Bouillotte lamp is from William Word Fine Antiques. An antique Sultanabad rug from Safavieh tops the new oak flooring.
A round dining table from Baker allows for ample seating in the breakfast nook. The Kneedler Fauchère wallpaper through Hines & Co. adds texture. The chandelier is through Brunschwig & Fils.
In the family room, Bridgewater club chairs from Baron Interiors sport Clarence House fabrics.
In the formal living room, the sofa and drapes are fashioned from Lee Jofa fabrics; the Chinese Chippendale coffee table is through Nininger & Co.; and the custom fireplace tiles are from Solar Antique Tiles.
Custom-colored, handpainted wallpaper by de Gournay brings a touch of nature into the master bedroom. The Odum chair and ottoman are from Baron Interiors; the chandelier is through Brunschwig & Fils; and the curtains and bed skirt feature custom embroidery by Penn & Fletcher.
New custom millwork defines the second-floor sitting room with chairs and an ottoman from Doreen Interiors and a custom rug from Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
Despite an expansion and addition to the front porch, the 1904 residence retains its original spirit and elegance. Landscaping is by Diane Devore Associates.
The wainscot had to be adjusted to accommodate a 17th-century map from Daniel Crouch Rare Books. The George III oak dresser is from Daniel Stein Antiques.
This article appears in the September 2014 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).