The beach that fronts interior designer Caroline Beaupère’s historic home.
Interior designer Caroline Beaupère often walks the beach that fronts the historic shingle and stone building shown here. When it was converted to condominiums, with the exception of new windows and balcony railings, much of the original exterior remained intact.
The dining room features three showstopping pieces: the Greenwich table fashioned from oak and brass; Astrid chairs in light gray wool (both from Atelier); and the dramatic Harlow chandelier by Gabriel Scott.
A Lacanche range topped with a Vent-a-Hood from Drimmers is backed by Ann Sacks glass tile.
More classic elements are countered with sleek white cabinets topped with custom matte white countertops by the designer; Gabriel Scott pendants; and barstools from Design Within Reach.
A Timothy Oulton Mars chair with a polished stainless steel frame and cowhide upholstery through ABC Carpet & Home provides a transition from sitting to living room. In the curved area, the midcentury modern–inspired walnut armchairs are by Caroline Beaupère Design, and the custom Paola Lenti rug is through DDC. In the living room, the blue velvet Positano sectional is through Atelier; mahogany coffee table is by the designer; and the silk Samad rug is through Savoy Rug Gallery.
In the master bathroom, an AF New York Davinci collection tub filler complements a tub from the designer’s own Dune Collection. The pattern on the shower floor is fashioned from Ann Sacks tile. The shower system is Fantini’s Venezia in polished chrome.
The designer invigorated an office alcove with Christian Lacroix wallpaper through Roche Bobois.
A vintage Murano glass chandelier complements a tufted Windsor bed upholstered in purple velvet in the master bedroom.
In the master bathroom, a New Ravenna blue and white mural sets off the Dune double washbasin vanity; sconces are from Urban Archaeology; and Robern medicine cabinets are through AF New York.
This article appears in the April 2017 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).