Situated on the highest point of the property, where it rises above the road, the home evokes the historic architecture of its surroundings.
Reconditioned barn-siding floors ground the kitchen, where the island is crafted from similar materials.
The dining room sideboard is from the homeowner’s collection, and the twig chandelier is from John Rosselli.
The Hector Finch lights are through Zoffany , and the drapery fabric, which repeats in the family room, is Brunschwig & Fils. Family-room seating centers on the stone fireplace; a hide rug is from ABC Carpet & Home. The sofa wears a Romo fabric, and the Ralph Lauren chair sports durable faux suede. Hand-forged oval knobs from Historic Housefitters adorn the built-ins that flank the fireplace.
A Plexi-Craft coffee table and custom loveseats wearing Colefax & Fowler fabric create a cozy seating area in one section of the living room. The Uzbek cotton and linen drapes are Brunschwig & Fils, and the lamp is from Bunny Williams Home.
In the mudroom, the built-ins are fashioned from repurposed barn wood, and the floor is salvaged slate. The bench cushion is topped with Lulu DK fabric, and the cabinet doors are cloaked in Sister Parrish Design fabric from John Rosselli.
A Missoni rug from Stark Carpet in blue, brown and gold sets the stage in the library, where a tufted linen and wood ottoman does double duty as a coffee table. The sofa is from Crate & Barrel.
In the pool/guest house, a table and chairs from the homeowner’s collection work perfectly with the Americana-themed sectional and sofa from Lillian August . The Roman shade fabric is Schumacher.
In the master bedroom, the desk and chair are from the homeowner’s collection.
In the master bedroom, the bench is vintage, and the headboard is upholstered in Cowtan & Tout . The wool carpet is Missoni, and the side table is draped in Romo fabric.
Walls in the powder room are papered with Les Indiennes, and the sconces are from Vaughan.
This article appears in the January 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).