The once-blah attic was transformed into a funky playroom with red and orange color blocking dotted with a suzani fabric from Pindler & Pindler on the roman shade of the throw pillows.
Classic Greek key trim on the shower curtain and custom window shades adds sophistication to the simple bathroom.
A collection of colorful Iznik plates pops against the red walls of the dining room. Since this room mirrors the living room, designer Maureen Footer used a neutral linen with blue banding on the drapes to create continuity between the two. The Marblehead schooner is one of the husband’s prized ship models.
An Iranian rug with spice tones was the departure point for the sitting room, which is warmed by a Benjamin Moore Historic Color buff paint.
A chair covered in a bright green Pierre Frey fabric, plus pillows and an ottoman in a print from Lee Jofa, add a dose of strong color.
Green walls distinguish the wife’s office from the rest of the living room. The Lee Jofa print on the wing chair gives a nod to the clients’ passion for horticulture.
This article appears in the October 2011 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).