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architecture and interiors magazine might have little cause to stray outside the comfortable confines of his own cornerof the world. After all, the professionals whose work wouldconcern him, the houses and gardens that would be appro-priate for his publication, are all, by and large, located withinan easy four hours’ drive of his front door.
Well, my schedule over the past few months pretty muchdemolishes that assumption. In between jaunts to Newport,Portsmouth and New Canaan, there have also been design-related journeys to places like Paris and Los Angeles.
It’s true that such excursions have their touristic side, andI’m hardly going to complain about being forced to spend anoccasional afternoon trudging the grueling length of the ruede l’Université. But however far these places might be fromEssex and Cos Cob in a purely geographic sense, on the aes-thetic front the connections can be very close indeed.
Paris in late January is home to one of the biggest designtrade shows in the world, Maison & Objet, as well as a small-
er but, in terms of pure cachet, perhaps more rarified event,Paris Deco Off. Thousands of architects, designers, editorsand shop owners converge to scope out the hottest trends,pick up new product lines, catch up on gossip and drink kirs.
The first annual Design Bloggers Conference, probably the largest, most comprehensive gathering so far of that bur-geoning community, convened at the end of February in aparticularly stylish corner of West Hollywood. Surroundedby storied destinations such as the Pacific Design Center, Al-mont Yard and the La Cienega Design Quarter, we all spenttwo intensive days sharing experiences, inspiration, bestpractices, technical information—and of course more gossip.
But what, you may still be thinking, does all this reallyhave to do with a New England–based magazine? Althoughour region continues to have very much its own characteris-tic look and feel, all of us are increasingly immersed in athoroughly national and international conversation aboutwhat good design can mean. The houses featured in the fol-lowing pages show influences from England, France, Italy,China, India and American folk art, yet all of them clearlybelong just where they’re situated, in Connecticut. The furni-ture and accessories they contain are ever more likely to havebeen culled from sources across the United States or acrossthe ocean, but under the curatorial eye of local design teams.
Part of my job as an editor, even in a territory comprisingonly a single state, is to keep abreast of the global influencesbeing felt—and exerted—by our top designers, and to helpguide readers—some of whom are those same designers—tothe trends and resources that will fire their creative imagina-tions. So while I’m sitting out Milan’s Salone del Mobile andNorth Carolina’s High Point this spring to catch a few days in the office, I’ll probably head back to New York again inMay for the ICFF, Kips Bay Show House and Design Week.No sacrifice is too great for the cause!
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26 Artistry: A Cut Above With vivid color and a fluid, painterly approach, Deborah Weiss enlivens the ancient art of woodcut printmaking. BY NENA DONOVAN LEVINE
32 Made Here: Bright Ideas The authentic reproduction fixtures crafted by Richard ScofieldHistoric Lighting burn brightly into the next century and beyond. BY NENA DONOVAN LEVINE
38 Outside Interest: Perennial Favorite This Fairfield County backyard is designed for year-round enchantment. GARDEN AND INTERIOR DESIGN: ELLEN LEVINSON • ARCHITECTURE: JOHN
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92 Design Life Our candid camera snaps recent gatherings that celebrate architecture and design.
94 Calendar Special events for those who are passionate about fine design.
98 Perspectives Three area designers envision a garden paradise.Wish List: Lindy Weaver shares favorite kitchen design products. 106It’s Personal: Favorite finds from the staff of New England Home. 108
110 New in the Showrooms Unique, beautiful and now appearing in Connecticut shops andshowrooms. BY KARA LASHLEY
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lock prints? I made one at camp.” Ridgefield artistDeborah Weiss sometimes gets that response whenshe mentions her work as a woodcut printmaker.
But as anyone who sees Weiss’s creations realizes at once,they’re a far cry from a camper’s craft project. Those a bitmore familiar with the medium will also recognize howmuch her work departs from traditional woodcut printmak-ing. Her fluid, diaphanous studies mingle and merge a dozenhues, bursting the constraints of the age-old form.
Weiss’s work resembles that of earlier printmaking mas-ters, like Hans Holbein in the sixteenth century or Katsushi-ka Hokusai in the nineteenth, about as much as Water Liliesresembles the Mona Lisa. Holbein printed and bordered hisrepresentational scenes in stark black ink; Weiss creates ab-
stract imagery in lush tones. Though colorful, Hokusai’swork—even his well-known Great Wave—is static, motion-less; Weiss’s woodcuts, by contrast, seem to ripple and flowacross the page.
The form can be “very strict and rigid,” the artist ac-knowledges, “but I’ve turned it into something that’s freerand less restrained.”
A former graphic designer, Weiss fell in love with themedium a decade ago, inspired in part by her interest in
handmade Asian papers,with their unpredictablethickness and randomcoloration. Today, she cre-ates two distinct styles ofwoodcut prints. The firstinvolves layering numer-
ous printings with opaque and transparent inks to producestriking multi-hued abstractions. The artist’s Silk Road and
Watermarked series exemplify this major facet of her output,whose textures and sense of movement evoke both the natu-ral world and the layered, woven feel of textiles.
Weiss also works in another mode, using nontoxic inks toprint botanical silhouettes on lokta, a handmade paper fromNepal. In these bold, hand-pulled prints, which Weiss has as-sembled in a separate collection called Green Print Portfolio,the silhouettes float among the mysterious, shadowy stainsand blotchy freckles inherent to the organic paper.
With vivid color and a fluid, painterly approach, Deborah Weiss enlivens the ancient art of woodcut printmaking. BY NENA DONOVAN LEVINE
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As fluid and spontaneous as herart appears, a careful process un-derlies it. While each piece offers“an element of surprise,” Weisssays, “there are always technical is-sues that come into play.” Selecting the right wood species forthe block is crucial, as the grain affects how much detail shecan carve. Weiss typically turns to tight-grained Shina ply-wood, locally sourced luan or birch, or salvage wood, whosegrain resembles rivulets and eddies. Carving time dependson the wood, but it’s never a quick job.
Using implements such as futatsu wari (Japanese precisiontools), a large wood gouge and a small Dremel power tool,Weiss carves her patterns and images onto wood blocks thatare larger than the paper. The technique allows her to posi-tion the sheet on different parts of the same block for multi-ple overprintings. She always makes the first printing in anopaque ink, adding subsequent layers in transparent hues.The artist has to reckon with how the colors will changewhen laid over each other, and how they’ll absorb—or notabsorb—into the paper. Sometimes she cuts a full-size sheetinto wide sections, which gives her greater freedom in plac-ing the paper on the block, reassembling the sections to cre-ate the final work.
Weiss’s unique methods, which she honed at the Center forContemporary Printmaking in Norwalk, have won her plentyof recognition. She has exhibited nationally, including at the
International Print Center New York, as well as in China. Herwork can be found in many private and corporate collections,such as those of Fidelity Investments, Unilever and the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons hotels. In November, Kean Univer-
sity in New Jersey will mounta solo show of Weiss’s wood-cut artistry.
“We have had a terrific re-sponse to Deborah’s work,”says David Behnke, of BehnkeDoherty Gallery in Washing-
ton Depot. “Her wonderful sense of color, manipulation ofregistration and use of the woodblock grain itself as part of hercompositions . . . make her prints instantly recognizable.”
Indeed, whether or not they know anything about wood-cut printmaking, people are drawn to Weiss’s abstract, na-ture-based imagery. “I hope viewers appreciate work thatsuggests rather than dictates,” she says. “When someone tellsme that a particular print or series reminds them of some-thing they have observed, I am pleased.” •Editor’s Note To see more of Weiss’s work, visit her Web site,www.deborahweiss.com.
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he work of Richard Scofield Historic Lighting tendsto leave people scratching their heads. Is it real orreproduction? By all appearances, the company’s fix-
tures seem to hail from such periods as colonial New Eng-land or ancien régime France. In fact, their electric bulbsmight be the only giveaway that the lights are crafted at atwenty-first-century Ivoryton workshop owned by Doreenand Jon Joslow. There, the company’s artisans create faithfulreproductions of seventeenth-, eighteenth- and nineteenth-
century luminaires—or, as Doreen dubs them, “antiques ofthe future.”
If you’ve visited Colonial Williamsburg, the restored StoneMill at the New York Botanical Garden or the Ocean Housein Watch Hill, Rhode Island, you’ve likely come across thecompany’s handiwork. But historic preservationists aren’t theonly ones who’ve seen the light. Scores of homeowners havebeen charmed by Scofield Lighting’s aged tin and copperlanterns, intricately carved chandeliers resplendent with 22-karat gold leaf, and sconces fitted with pewter reflectors andhand-blown glass. The company offers about fifty standarddesigns, ranging in price from $300 to $5,000.
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The authentic reproduction fixtures crafted by Richard Scofield Historic Lighting aredesigned to burn brightly into the next century and beyond. BY NENA DONOVAN LEVINE
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The exterior sconces Scofield Lighting created for theOcean House are a shining example of the company’s pen-chant for authenticity. Whereas some manufacturers wouldhave painted or plated the fixtures, attempting to preventrust, Scofield’s craftsmen used sixteen-ounce copper, whichacquires a lovely blue-green patina in salt air. Coatings in-evitably degrade in seaside environments, Jon explains, butuntreated copper pieces “last practically forever” when ex-posed to the elements.
It’s safe to say that master craftsman Richard Scofield, thecompany’s founder and a stickler for historical accuracy,would approve of the Joslows’ leadership. After setting upshop in Stamford in 1974, Scofield eventually moved thecompany to Main Street in Chester, where Doreen and Jon—passionate lighting collectors—first ventured into the store.Five years ago, they bought the company from a former em-ployee (who had inherited it upon Scofield’s death and movedit to Ivoryton) and proceeded to quadruple their business byforging relationships with designers, architects and builders.
Designer Rhonda Eleish, co-owner of Eleish van BreemsAntiques in Washington Depot, is one of their devotees. “I’mvery picky about lighting. There’s a lot out there that’s veryflimsy,” she says. Scofield’s fixtures, on the other hand, “agebeautifully. The quality is really phenomenal.”
While the company’s designs are a natural fit in periodor new-old houses, Eleish, whose firm is known forSwedish-style interiors, finds that they look unexpectedlyfresh elsewhere. “I can use their pieces in European, evencontemporary projects,” she says. (Her favorite is the versa-tile English Box sconce, an aged tin stunner embellishedwith a gold leaf detail.)
For the Joslows, it’s a treat to collaborate with clients onthe custom projects that account for almost a third of theirsales. Recently, Doreen worked with Jack Franzen, principalof J.P. Franzen Associates Architects in Southport, to design
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Given their superb craftsmanship, it’s no surprise thatthe company’s creations are sought out by lighting loversthroughout New England and beyond. “If there’s beauty in
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he ideal time to peek inon this Fairfield Countyparadise might be late
afternoon, when golden sunpatinas the roses. On the otherhand, early-morning dew cling-ing to the silvery lamb’s ears issomething to behold. And, ofcourse, moonlight has itscharms. Not limited by the clockor even the calendar, this prettygarden offers constant rewards.Summer, though, is its mainfocus and the season that besthighlights not only the appealingplants and pool but also the well-conceived plan.
Recently included in theSmithsonian’s Archives of Amer-ican Gardens, the impressive setting owes its merits to ownerEllen Levinson, an interior andgarden designer. When she andher husband, John, decided itwas time for a pool, they didn’t just plunk it down willy-nilly.Instead, they carefully studied their two-acre property forsuitable locales. One thing was for certain: the couple didn’twant the pool crowding their historic 1830 home.
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With its charming pool house and plantings that range from elegantly formal topiaries to a rainbowof luxuriant blooms, a Fairfield County backyard is designed for year-round enchantment.BY MEGAN FULWEILER • GARDEN AND INTERIOR DESIGN: ELLEN LEVINSON • ARCHITECTURE: JOHN P. FRANZEN
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“We also wanted the pool house to look like ithad always been here,” Levinson says of the rough-ly 500-square-foot cottage that sprang up. Andwith a fieldstone façade and cedar-shingled sides,it most assuredly does. The arched front door isreminiscent of a fairytale house or, as Franzen seesit, “a sweet New England farm building.” A cedar-shingled roof heightens the spell, as does the per-gola that cools the stone patio for al fresco meals.Come July, trumpet vine dripping through thepergola bursts into bloom, its apricot flowers last-ing through September.
Levinson saw to it that the building was equippedwith all the amenities, including a dressing room,bathroom and kitchen. White-pickled pine panel-ing and cheery yellow cabinets exhale a fresh, garden-y feeling of their own. A reproduction old-fashioned cookstove with modern capabilities lendsa playful note. And wet feet come and go on the
limestone floor with never a worry, making theday-off ambience all the sweeter. “An indoor sittingarea was unnecessary,” the designer says with alaugh. “If you’re here it’s to enjoy the outdoors.”
The alluring blue-as-sky pool sports a divingstone (much more romantic than a board) and a bluestonesurround. Beyond—just over the low stone wall—are the ro-
bust flower borders, which arealso visible from the houseand, according to Levinson,almost always feature some-thing in bloom.
Consulting with gardendesigner Ken Twombly, whowas then with Twombly
Nursery in Monroe, Levinson unleashed her horticulturalcreativity. Sculptural topiaries—spiral Alberta spruce at thefront entrance and spiral boxwoods at the side entry—areimmediate attention-getters, but that’s just the beginning.Close examination reveals layers of shapes, colors and tex-tures. Spring offerings like azaleas, lilac standards, volup-
tuous peonies and baptisiagive way to classic sum-mer treats such as cat-mint, salvia and phlox.Roses are abundant. Re-peat bloomers such asPink Meidiland, CarefreeDelight and CarefreeWonder sing out forweeks on end alongsidebright Happy Returnsdaylilies and hydrangea.
The fall finale is led bypeegee hydrangea and stal-wart chrysanthemums.
Winter—but who needs to look ahead?—affords the gardenan opportunity to show off its structure. Topiaries along withclipped and variegated boxwood, daphne, Japanese maple, acrabapple tree and buddleia wantonly flaunt their curva-ceous shapes in snow.
The only annuals Levinson allows are those that burst likefireworks from containers. Not content with familiar fillers,the clever designer follows her mood, composing a dramaticarray with, say, datura, Abyssinian gladiolus, lantana, ipomeaand verbena. “In my pots, I always use contrasting foliage—could be golden, silver, variegated, burgundy—to make thewhole arrangement pop,” she says. Like all the other elementsin this noteworthy garden, the ever-lush display never fails toelicit appreciative sighs and admiring words. •Resources For information about the professionals involved in thisproject, turn to page 114.
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The living room retains vestiges of its former life as a church with its highceilings and subtly stained glass win-dows. An eclectic mix of antiques—including old religious icons thatspeak to the 1843 building’s past—andnew pieces create a warm ambience.
Homeowner Michele Mergy kept theoriginal tile that runs throughout theformer church. Facing page top: Thechurch’s center aisle now leads to amodern kitchen instead of an altar.Facing page bottom: The Mergys re-moved the church steeple and addeda sunroom off one side, but left mostof the structure in its original state.
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Call it Divine Providence. Michele and Lee Mergywere living in New Canaan when they cheerfullybegan to entertain the idea of a summer residence inMichele’s hometown of Old Lyme. Rolling throughtown one afternoon with their two children in towthey passed the church on Old Lyme Street where, as a child, Michele had attended Mass and taken herfirst Communion. A for-sale sign stood plugged intothe unkempt lawn and the front door had been leftwide open.
Curious, the Mergys wandered into the large clapboard structure that had been sitting neglectedfor at least a few years. The pews where Michele hadonce bowed her head had long been sold, leaving the building vacant and still. No choir in the loft tosummon parishioners, no echoes of sermons past,just a neglected space threatening to mar the other-wise pretty main street. That afternoon the couplewent to the broker’s office with an offer. “It was basically an abandoned building,” says Michele. “We walked right in and I said I had to have it.”
It was potential rather than nostalgia that drewMichele to the space. The soaring ceiling, slate-tilefloor details and arched stained-glass windowslooked to her more like a family home than a houseof worship. Being in the picturesque downtown area
just a minute’s walk from the ice cream stand, shopsand Cooley Gallery wasn't bad, either.
Built by the Baptist Society in 1843, the churchhad held congregations since before the Civil War.Sold to the Catholic Church in the 1930s, it servedas a community mainstay until it was shuttered in2003. Purchasing the building took almost eightmonths, giving Michele more time to plan as well as assemble an architect and builder team, which in-cluded family friend Laurent DuPont of Laurent T.DuPont AIA Architects and Mike Avgerinos ofAvgerinos Contracting, who had worked with thecouple on three other projects.
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Midcentury modern Castelli chairs join amassive eighteenth-century English oakdining table. Facing page top: A collec-tion of furniture covered in vintage linenprovides a cozy spot by the fireplace.Facing page bottom: A variety of arti-facts add to the home’s personality.
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“I do a lot of historic renovation in my work,” saysDuPont. “I jumped at the chance to work on this one.I’m a history buff, and this is an architecture that istruly lovely. It’s a circa-1840s church on a very his-toric street, where you’ll find a collection of periodhouses—Italianate, Victorian, Federal—but this was a beautiful, simple, white New England church.”
Creating spaces to live and sleep within the loftybuilding was the first order of business. The Mergysand DuPont took advantage of the existing choir
loft, dividing it into two bedrooms and baths for the Mergy’s fourteen-year-old son and ten-year-olddaughter. DuPont kept the area along the balconyexposed as a sitting/play area for the children, set-ting the bedroom walls away from the sight linefrom below. “Both Lee and Michele were very sensi-tive about keeping the character of the church,” saysthe architect. “We kept the choir loft look and hadthe open sitting area span the width of the nave.”
Michele and Lee took up residence on the firstfloor in what were probably changing rooms behindthe altar, carving out a small master bath next to thebedroom with a vintage looking claw-foot tub and
side-by-side sinks. What was previously the priest’soffice to the left of the altar became Lee’s home office.
Fond of the sanctuary’s open format, DuPontand the Mergys tried to keep the airy feeling asmuch as possible in designing rooms for living.Two walls that float on either side of the center aislenow divide the former sanctuary space into four
The soaring ceiling, slate-tile floor details and arched stained-glass windows looked to Michele Mergy like a family home.
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The Philippe Starck Ghost Chairs seem todisappear among the garden plants andflowers. Facing page clockwise from top:Michele created the claw-foot, granite-topped coffee table, then surrounded itwith Philippe Starck bubble chairs. Antiqueand vintage statuary completes the look.
The furnishings Michele chosereflect a reverence for the space,balanced with a dose of whimsy.
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Modern mixes with antiques andanimal prints in the master bed-room. Facing page: The Mergysadded the sunroom addition for asitting area bathed in natural lightin contrast to the stained-glass-filtered light in the living room.
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areas. Two—one a living roomthe other a space with a pooltable—fall under the children’sbedrooms, giving them a lowerceiling height. Two additional sit-ting areas along with the diningroom lie in front of the loft underthe full height of the church’sceiling. “I wanted to keep a loft-like feeling, but we needed somewalls for privacy,” says Michele ofthe minor division between areas.“Two gas fireplaces separate thefour spaces,” says DuPont. “Thecenter aisle of the church basical-ly remained the same.”
The end of the nave, where thealtar once stood, now holds thekitchen. Two steps up from thehome’s main level, it serves as alook-out point with a view of al-most every room in the house.DuPont worked with Michele toorient the space to the middle ofthe church, placing a large wood-en island in the center and sepa-rating it from the seating areawith a balustrade. “I wanted to get the sense of an altar,” saysMichele of the kitchen island. “Ilove antiques, and I love the lookof wormy, stained, worn wood.”The island top has the feel of anold butcher-block. A slab of two-inch-thick Carraramarble surrounds the sink, and the perimeter count-er and backsplash are also Carrara. Above the islandhangs a crystal chandelier, one of ten in the house.
After the renovations the Mergys spent a summerhere, then discovered it was too hard to leave. What
was initially a summer home felt more like some-where they would like to live full time. As they wait-ed for the New Canaan house to sell, Michele beganfilling the open spaces with antiques. While she saysshe is not a religious person, she found herself moredrawn to religious icons now that she’s living inwhat was God’s house. “In the space I try to recog-nize all religions,” she says. “There are antiques fromvarious denominations—Buddhist, Hindu, Egyptian,crosses, angels from Germany.”
The furnishings Michele chose reflect a reverencefor the space, balanced with a dose of whimsy. Giantstone paws ground the large coffee table in front of a vintage leather sofa. Michele chose mostly Englishchairs and sofas with exposed seams and tiny nail-head trim upholstered in vintage French linen forthe sitting areas. “I thought the simplicity of the up-holstery would balance well in the space,” she says.“I wanted it to be a clean, peaceful atmosphere.There’s so much color in stained glass windows thatI didn’t want much color in the upholstery. Keepingthe upholstery simple feels modern.”
There is a peace that pervades the space, whetherintentional or not. “I almost feel like I saved the spacebecause I was a little girl here and had my Holy Com-munion here,” says Michele.
You could say the heavens opened for the Mergysto move in. “It’s a joyful space and we saved it,” saysMichele. •Resources For more information about this home, seepage 114.
After the renovations, the family spent a summer in the house, then decided itwas too hard to leave.
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onny and Joe Bob Edwards found much to love in the traditional,colonial-style house they bought when they moved from Texas toGreenwich six years ago. The six-bedroom home was in good shape,thanks to a renovation by previous owners, and offered plenty ofspace for the couple and their three young sons. The large yard held a pool and multiple terraces, making it a welcoming place for the sortof outdoor entertaining that had been so much a part of the family’slife back in the Southwest. • As they settled in, Bonny decorated the
house in a style that suited the classic exterior. Traditional furniture and accessories tookup residence against a palette of greens, reds and golds. Now and then, though, she foundherself attracted to pieces with a slightly more contemporary feel and began to wonder if amore modern look would better suit her active family. “I wanted to lighten things up, andmake the house more soothing and airy,” she says. • On the advice of a friend, she invit-ed Greenwich-based designer Michelle Morgan Harrison to take a look at the house. Asthe two talked and Morgan Harrison showed photos of her previous work, Bonny was
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Designer Michelle Morgan Harrisonbrought drama to the living room with a wall of antiqued mirrored panels andglamorous materials like the silverywhite sofa fabric and the combination ofa silver-and-white patterned fabric fromDavid Hicks and a metallic linen from F.Schumacher (facing page) on the chairs.
impressed with the designer’s approach. “She did dif-ferent styles for different people,” she recalls. “She did-n’t have her own style that she was imposing.”
To give Bonny and Joe Bob the look they wantedwithout doing away with their favorite things, MorganHarrison went through the house with the couple,identifying furniture, art and accessories they loved toomuch to lose. “It wasn’t so hard,” Bonny says. “Therewere some paintings and some rugs, but I was reallyready for a change.”
Previous owners had put on an addition intended toopen the kitchen and enlarge the family room. Becausethe new space had a high ceiling while the older sectionstill had its low ceiling, the family room—while indeedlarger—was functionally the equivalent of two smallerrooms. Morgan Harrison brought new and old spacesinto a harmonious whole by replacing the high ceiling
in the addition with a lower, coffered ceiling. Playingoff the handsome white cabinetry and a pillared half-wall in the kitchen, she added columns on either sideof the family room. The fireplace that had stood largelyignored at one end of the older space now became the
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In the living room, thedesigner introduced silver and
white to dramatic effect.
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The library’s dark wood panelingwas lightened up with a coat ofluscious butterscotch-coloredpaint. Facing page: Restful aquamixed with neutrals forms thepalette for the main living spaces.
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Classic and modern elements mingle in thedining room chandelier. The dining chairswear an easy-to-clean Sunbrella velvet.Facing page bottom: The brass-and-glasstable’s shape is a perfect match for thetufted dining chairs. Facing page top: Colo-nial-style light fixtures and bar stools madeway for a more modern interpretation.
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focal point for the spacious new family room. “I lovehow the kitchen flows into the family room now,”Bonny says.
Cozy but traditional furniture was swapped outfor low-lying sofas with an elegant modern shapeand sleek barrel chairs that are every bit as comfy asthe overstuffed easy chairs they replaced. A pair ofrich-toned oriental rugs made way for one large andlovely silk carpet from Stark in a luxurious golden-wheat color. And the reds, greens and deep golds of the old space have given way to a breezy palette of aqua, camel and buttercream. “I knew I wanted a more neutral look,” Bonny explains. “When westarted looking at fabrics I was drawn to the palebluish-greenish. It’s soft; it’s so soothing.”
The same restful color scheme forms the basis for the living room, but here Morgan Harrison hasratcheted up the glamour in a big way. The aqua haslightened to the palest of blues and is found only inthe wool-and-silk rug and the occasional toss pillow.The camels and buttercreams of the family roomhave morphed into dazzling golds, and the designerhas introduced silver and white to dramatic effect.The room’s far wall seemed to waste its potential,standing as little more than a backdrop for the seatingarea. Morgan Harrison covered the entire expansewith panels of antiqued mirrored glass, adding visualimpact and making the room seem much larger.
A swoop-armed sofa wears a sumptuous silvery-white linen. A pair of Hollywood-elegant ThomasPheasant chairs that Bonny and Joe Bob alreadyowned were recovered in a combination of metalliclinen from F. Schumacher and a silver-and-whitepatterned fabric from David Hicks.
As grown-up as the newdecor is, Morgan Harrisonmade sure the houseremained kid-friendly.
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A golden sunburst mirror and a vintage brass pea-cock provide finishing touches.
Lightened up, too, is the library that doubles as JoeBob’s office, where Morgan Harrison painted the darkpaneling a luscious butterscotch shade, then added aboldly patterned carpet in a soft neutral and dressedthe windows in simple linen with a butterscotch trim.
As grown-up as the new decor is, Morgan Harri-son made sure the house remained kid-friendly. “Itreally needed to work for a family,” she says. “Thetrick was the fabrics I chose. I used a lot of vinyl andKravet’s Smart Weaves fabrics.” In the dining room,for example, the chairs are covered in a Sunbrellavelvet that Morgan Harrison swears is indestructible.“You can spill ketchup on it and it wipes right up,”she marvels.
The sophisticated tone of the living areas contin-ues to the bedrooms. In the master bedroom, the de-signer converted the velvet draperies into romanshades and brought in a new bed with an uphol-stered wingback headboard. The boys’ rooms, too,find a way to be stylish yet age appropriate and a bitwhimsical. For the youngest son, who was movingfrom crib to “big boy” bed, she created a playfulroom in a palette of cranberry, dark brown andcream. For another son, who needed some persua-sion to give up his Star Wars–themed room, sheoutfitted the space in irresistible deep, dark choco-late and buoyant orange. “It’s fun and modern,”Morgan Harrison says. “It’s a great room for a boyto grow up in; it’ll grow with him.”
Indeed, the whole house has taken on a more fun,modern aspect that’s just right for its young family. •Resources For more information about this home, seepage 114.
The boys’ rooms, too, find a way to be stylish
yet age appropriate and a bit whimsical.
A son’s bedroom is kid-friendly butnot babyish. Facing page top: Cof-fered ceilings forge unity betweenthe family room and kitchen. Facingpage bottom: Velvet roman shadesand an upholstered headboard adda plush note to the master bedroom.
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A New Canaan couple mergestwo modernized condos,creating a single home thathonors an old house’s past andgives it a beautiful future. Text by Megan Fulweiler • Photography byMichael Partenio • Architecture: Mark Howland• Interior Design: Nancy Serafini, HomeworksInterior Design • Builder: Bogdan Gutowski, BGConstruction • Landscape Design: Paul Winsor •Produced by Stacy Kunstel
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Existing and new brickwork blendseamlessly. Facing page top: Behindthe pristine white fence, lilac stan-dards and well-clipped boxwoodhedges enhance the reborn historichome’s character. Facing page bottom: The handsome rock was relocated for optimum viewing.
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ike so many of us, Mike and Mary HelenFabacher avidly monitor real estate ads.“Somehow no matter where we are, we al-ways manage to find ourselves looking at the photos in realtors’ windows,” Mary Helen says with a laugh.
Still, it’s not all daydreaming. In twenty-eight years of marriage, the venturesome couple has owned adozen houses. The quintessential example of the care and thoughtthey bring to each new address, though, could be their most recentacquisition—which, after six years, happens to be the nest wherethey’ve stayed put the longest.
They hadn’t planned on tackling such a robust project, but how could they have resisted? The lovely old house (the oldestpart dates back to 1741) had been divided into two separate con-dos. One was for sale. Although smitten, the Fabachers decided itwas far too small. On the chance the other owner might also beinterested in selling, Mike knocked on the door and inquired. Loand behold, everything fell together. Instead of purchasing half ahouse, the Fabachers became caretakers of one of New Canaan’soldest homes.
There was just a slight bump in the road on the way to theirmoving in. Bringing the house up to today’s living standards meantan overhaul of everything from the roof right on down to the sys-tems and interior. The home’s bones were awe-inspring (workwould reveal the original chestnut timber frame and hand-hewedjoists), but there was also a slew of old-age problems as well as some
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Gingham, dots and florals bothvivid and subdued mingle in theliving room. Facing page top: AJacobean-style humpback sofaadds liveliness. Facing page bot-tom: Shortening the living roommade room for a snug library.
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modern additions that compro-mised the Colonial’s integrity.
For help, the owners recruitedexperts they’d relied on in thepast: Wellesley Hills, Massachu-setts, interior designer Nancy Ser-afini and architect Mark Howland(who was at that time withBerg/Howland Associates; he nowheads an eponymous firm in NewCanaan). Serafini has completedthree projects with the Fabachers,including one on Nantucket, Mas-sachusetts, where she also main-tains a home. “I think of MaryHelen as a dear friend,” Serafinisays. “She’s one of the warmestpeople I know.”
As it turned out, having friendson the lengthy job was a plus. Thehome’s pedigree subjected it tostringent preservation require-
ments and close scrutiny by the town’s Historic District Commis-sion, all of which Howland took in stride. “This kind of work isgreat fun,” he says. “It’s like a wonderful puzzle, getting things tofit together and, at the same time, safeguarding a home’s character.Everything you do needs to be sympathetic to the home’s age.”
Outside, the renovation brought fresh clapboards, reproductiondoors and efficient windows made with old glass to original di-mensions. Southport-based garden designer Paul Winsor saw tothe landscape, creating memorable gardens all around. He resur-rected aging hardscape and devised new stonework that wouldlook like it had been in place forever. A long list of plants thatcomplement the architecture includes peonies, lilac standards, hy-drangeas in myriad colors and rows of sprightly boxwood.
Inside, an extensive set of improvements transpired to merge
the two units into a comfortable whole. The dividing wall and aflight of contemporary stairs were demolished. In the oldest sec-tion of the house, existing rooms were stripped to their frameworkto allow for the installation of up-to-date mechanicals. Once themodern systems were in, walls were re-plastered, doors were re-vamped with restored pre-Revolutionary hardware and handsomemoldings—a collaboration between the architect and Mill River,Massachusetts, custom millwork designer Neil Blackwell—wentup. A beautiful kitchen was also created, connecting via the break-fast room to a twentieth-century addition that holds the totally re-habbed family room, playroom and garage.
If conviviality can be rated, the diningroom, with its conversation-promotinground table, scores high.
Designer Nancy Serafini’s talent formarrying patterns plays out againin the dining room. Facing pagetop: Custom wood pulls enhancekitchen cabinets. Facing page bot-tom: A nineteenth-century chande-lier lights the breakfast area.
“The master bedroom’s canopygives the illusion of height,” Ser-afini says. Facing page top: Anold sleeping porch became a sun-washed master bath. Facing pagebottom: A needlepoint chair isthe bedroom’s finishing touch.
Upstairs blossomed, too. A medley of wee rooms be-came a spacious master suite with sitting and dressingrooms, while a former sleeping porch morphed into asumptuous bath with a pedestal tub and mosaic floor.As Howland and Serafini skillfully drew the picture to-gether, the house regained its past glory and acquired abright future.
The traditional but lively decor enhances the transfor-mation. Furnishings are casually elegant—no hands-offmuseum airs. Rich colors, such as the dusty rose of thefabulous strié wallcovering in living room and library,highlight the handsome millwork and evoke the cozinessolder homes are known for. (In shortening the rectangu-lar living room to improve its proportions, Howlandfound space for the snug, richly detailed library.)
At living room windows, side panels marry with fabric valances. But library and kitchen windows sporta less formal attitude with brisby-pleated cafe curtainsparked just above the midpoint. “Hanging cafes in that fashion is a trademark of mine,” Serafini says.“They heighten the room and give privacy, but don’tshut out light.”
If conviviality can be rated, the dining room, withits conversation-promoting round table, scores high.An amenable size for small groups, the room is alsoideal for a candlelit dinner for two. Walls clad in adreamy blue Brunschwig & Fils linen-and-cotton printfabric add to the delicious intimacy and up the prettiness.
The sunny kitchen is, as the owners had hoped, the hub of allactivities. The motif—cheery wallpaper, meticulously executed cus-tom cabinets crafted by Michael Humphries Woodworking inNorthfield, Massachusetts, and countertops of white marble andblack granite—suits the home’s age. Stainless steel appliances add a hint of modernity. As the astute Howland explains, there’s alsosymmetry, which gives order to all the elements and prevents thekitchen from coming across, he says, “as a modern imposition.”
Reclaimed chestnut floors link the kitchen with the breakfastand keeping rooms. The last, with its impressive hearth and origi-nal mantel, is the Fabachers’ favorite spot. One wonders, though,
how do they decide? Every space, including the master bedroomwith its flower-strewn curtains and canopy, venerable framedneedlepoints and warm reddish carpet, fairly hums “welcome.”
Commendably, Howland, Serafini and the dedicated ownershave fused past and present. The question is, will the urge to moveon strike the couple again? If it does, clearly it will be to anotherhome’s benefit. •Resources For more information about this home, see page 114.
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inter’s frigid grip has finally relaxed its tight hold and surrendered to thegentler spring breezes that seem to bring us back to life each year in New
England. The lengthening days infuse our homes with natural light and helpawaken the sleeping landscape that surrounds us. It’s a time for change, both
inside and out. • Situated on fourteen acres in the backcountry of Greenwich,this classic center-hall colonial epitomizes just such a sense of transition. While traditionalarchitectural elements provide a framework for the home, the interiors have been given afresh, contemporary design by Linda Ruderman-Rosier, of Greenwich-based Linda Ruder-man Interiors. “The clients’ goal for their home was to have a comfortable living space thatwas functional for their young family, with a sophisticated design aesthetic,” Ruderman-Rosier says. Frequent travelers and avid art collectors, her clients wanted to be “surroundedby peacefulness and comfort” when they returned home. • The foyer establishes that
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The foyer’s antique marble makes adramatic statement beneath a contem-porary velvet settee. Facing page: Theliving room’s custom “see-through”mahogany and velvet sofa unites two ofthe room’s three seating arrangements.
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Quiet drama reigns in the formal livingroom, where the designer made the mostof the long, narrow space.
Clockwise: A sunny yellow sofa anda painting by Australian artist TraceyMoffatt warm the foyer’s niche. Luxuriously upholstered pieces mix cleverly with bronze, acrylic andwood in the living room. The housewears a stately, traditional façade.
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peaceful sensibility right away with walls painted aquiet neutral set off by handsome millwork in a crispwhite. Such tranquility doesn’t preclude a dose of thetheatrical, however, in the form of a vivid painting byAustralian artist Tracey Moffatt, which hangs above aclean-lined sofa the color of a Meyer lemon tucked ina niche along one wall. The black-and-white marblefloor adds further excitement, pulling the eye throughthe space and into the heart of the house.
Quiet drama reigns again in the formal living room,where the designer made the most of the long, narrowspace. “This proved to be the most challenging roomof the project because of its size,” says Ruderman-
Rosier. “My intent was to create three different seatingareas, yet make the room feel very interactive whenoccupied by a large group.”
Taking center stage is a custom mahogany and vel-vet back-to-back, “see-through” sofa designed by Rud-erman-Rosier to bring a touch of old Hollywood glam-our to the room. One side of the sofa looks toward awall of windows, where the light spills onto a secondseating area presided over by a grand piano. The otherside of the sofa completes an arrangement that in-cludes a set of Edward Ferrell club chairs and a HenryRoyer bronze-and-glass coffee table. Glass-and-acryliccigarette tables—just the right size to hold an evening
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French doors and high windows givethe breakfast room the feel of a green-house. Facing page top: Lush landscap-ing surrounds the pool and softens thelines between outdoor living spaces.Facing page bottom: The spacious ve-randa affords plenty of seating.
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cocktail—provide a bit of additional sparkle. A secondsofa snuggles in a classical recessed niche opposite theroom’s fireplace. French doors flanking the fireplacelead to the well-manicured grounds, which are alsovisible from cleverly designed window seats at eachend of the room. Windows have been purposefully leftunadorned, blurring the lines between interior and ex-terior and flooding the room with natural light. TheJim Thompson silk wallcovering adds a sumptuouslayer to the room and, along with the Paul Lee rug ofsilk and wool, brings the seating arrangements intohappy cohabitation. The result is a room equally wellsuited to the energetic buzz of a large cocktail party ora quiet evening with a few close friends.
In contrast to the subtle tones of the living room,the library boasts rich, warm color in the knotty pinepaneling surrounding the fireplace and in the deepblue of the room’s velvet sofa. “I wanted the room toembrace you as you entered the space,” Ruderman-Rosier explains. To accomplish that, she says, “I incor-porated varying textures, such as luxurious velvet,cashmere, leather and wool, into the design scheme.”Brass andirons in a classical Greek key motif shinefrom the double-sided fireplace, which looks throughto the dining room. A sleek brass-trimmed Jansencoffee table echoes the gleam of the andirons. A paint-
ing by Damien Hirst, part of the homeowners’ largecollection of contemporary art, keeps watch over thecozy scene.
Nowhere is the connection between indoor and out-door environments more evident than in the airy dou-ble-height breakfast room off the kitchen. Windows ontwo levels and multiple French doors that open to the
Windows have been purposefullyleft unadorned, blurring the linesbetween interior and exterior.
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landscape convey the feeling of being in a large, luxuri-ous greenhouse. The strong rectilinear elements of the room’s architecture are softened by the curvaceoustable and chairs and the hexagonal floor tiles.
One set of French doors looks out on a terrace,where the JANUS et Cie table and chairs seem to mir-ror their indoor counterparts. The terrace is part of a creative landscape, designed by Ruderman-Rosieralong with Wesley Stout Associates, that weaves togeth-er native plantings, verdant lawns and architecturallyinspired planters overflowing with colorful blooms.
The importance of the outdoor environment comesinto play again in the master suite, where Ruderman-Rosier integrated the views into her design. In the sit-ting area, three windows behind a desk have been leftbare to allow maximum exposure to the outside. Thelarge center picture window that frames the customcontemporary desk is bordered on either side withdouble-hung windows adorned with a circular motif.That delicate scrolling is echoed in the ceiling medal-lion and chandelier, as well as in the sleeping-area fab-rics that drape the windows and cover the bed.
Millwork, including the recessed-panel doors ofthe sitting room’s built-in cupboards, gives the suite a rich, classical look. In the sitting area, Ruderman-Rosier created a little sanctuary, covering the curvedsofa, club chair and tufted ottoman in a calming neu-tral fabric with an interlocking trim motif. A glass-and-metal oval table adds more texture to the spaceand provides a reflective surface to catch the lightthat floods in through the windows. The designer tiedthe sleeping and sitting areas together with anothercarpet of silk and wool by Paul Lee. The sleeping areaholds a second spot for lounging, a custom-designedsofa in a recessed bay along an expanse of divided-light windows. Here, the windows are dressed in acombination of gently pleated roman shades and tra-ditional floor-to-ceiling drapery panels. “If I had touse one word to describe this room it would beserene,” Ruderman-Rosier says. “My intention was to create a clean, tailored, relaxing sanctuary, and Ithink my clients would agree that we were successfulin doing just that.”
As night falls, the room’s sense of restfulness andtranquility offers the perfect ending to the day and thepromise of a bright tomorrow. •Resources For more information about this home, see page 114.
“If I had to use one word to describethe master bedroom it would beserene,” Ruderman-Rosier says.
Natural light spills into the master bed-room’s sitting area. The window detailis echoed on the ceiling and in thechandelier, coffee table and fabric trim.Facing page left: Bold colors and warmwood set a cozy tone in the library. Fac-ing page right: A second sitting area istucked into a niche near the bed.
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Design LifeOut and about in celebration of design and architecture in Connecticut
around feeling sorry for herself. When she found herselfmired in the winter blahs last year she brought a handful offellow design professionals together and started DESIGNERS
WHO DARE. The group helps its membersdefine goals and build strategies for
achieving success. “We’ve seen minormiracles happen because of thesemeetings,” Stirling says.
SHELTER INTERIORS held aleather and wine event at their Milford studio and store. Design
professionals were treated to a talkabout the process of procuring and
processing high-end leather, courtesy ofKevin Cleary of Edelman Leather, as well as to
a wine tasting lesson with Len Gulino, aka The Wine Tutor. A glass of good wine can go a long way toward relieving thewinter blahs, we believe, especially when it’s combined with a fun evening of networking and learning.
Ridgefield designer Terri Reilly and her crew had a busywinter. They helped celebrate the Ridgefield Guild of ArtistsFESTIVE HOME SHOW, an annual event during which thegalleries in the guild’s 200-year-old barn are transformed bylocal designers and the public is welcomed to browse and buy.
Reilly and her colleagues at TR Design also had a brushwith fame when they staged the Connecticut home of one ofthe rap world’s biggest stars for the reality show MTV CRIBS.
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DESIGNERS WHO DAREFrom left to right: Jean Marie McLaughlin,
Katie Keating, Ellen Dunn, Andrea Williams,Julianne Stirling and Eileen Corbin
SHELTER INTERIORSFrom left to right: Kevin Cleary, Ellen Dunn,
Carolyn Kron and John Arabolis • Lisa Izzo and Len Gulino • Michael Brinkerhoff, Tricia Izzo
and Kevin Cleary • Robin Horn and Pippa Ellis
MTV CRIBSFrom left to right: Lori Bova,
Annie Hill and Terri Reilly
FESTIVE HOME SHOW Robin Curnan, Susan Buzaid, Terri Reilly and Lori Bova
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Jenny Dubnau: Head OnJanuary 30 through June 5The subjects of artist Jenny Dubnau’smost recent series of straightforward portrait paintings include artists ShimonAttie, James Esber and Thilo Hoff-mann— all of whom currently have workon view at The Aldrich. This selection of
sitters functions asa mirror reflectingback upon thosewhose own proj-ects focus on por-traiture, enablingthem to examinetheir own feelingswhen the gaze isturned on them.The Aldrich Con-temporary Art Mu-seum, Ridgefield;(203) 438-4519;www.aldrichart.org;noon–5 p.m.Tues.–Sun.; $7
Design Hollywood: 2011 ASID CTStudent Fashion ShowTeams of students and design profession-als create “wearable art” made out of well-known manufacturers’ products; designsare inspired by Hollywood films. A per-centage of the proceeds will benefit theConnecticut Coalition of Interior Design-ers. Black “designer” attire requested;RSVP by April 8. Fantasia, North Haven;(203) 322-2263; www.asidct.org; 6–10p.m.; $40–$85
Near & Far Aid House Tour Featuring five exceptional designerhomes in exclusive enclaves of Westport,Southport and Greenfield Hill. A pre-tour Designer Power Breakfast withguest speaker Jamie Drake will be held at the Patterson Club (9:15–10:45 a.m.;$65) and, after the House Tour, a Toastthe Tour cocktail reception (7–9 p.m.;$100–$200) at a beautiful waterfronthome in Southport. Fairfield/Southport/Westport; (203) 259-1710; www.nearand
far.org; 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; $60 advance, $75 day of tour
MAYArt to the AvenueThrough May 31Art to the Avenue, the Greenwich ArtsCouncil’s annual spring celebration, turnsGreenwich into a strolling art gallery thatbrings contemporary artists to downtownstore windows through the month ofMay. All art is for sale. Opening Nightfestivities are Thursday, May 5, from5:30–8 p.m. Greenwich; (203) 862-6750;www.greenwicharts.org
49th Annual Outdoor RidgefieldAntiques MarketGreat dealers and new enthusiasm ring in this annual antiques market, to benefitthe Lounsbury House Community Cen-ter. Featuring appraisals by Jack and RosieDe Stories of Fairfield Auctions in New-town. Lounsbury House lawn, Ridgefield;(914) 273-4667; www.cordshows.com; 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; $7
New Canaan Cares Kitchen &Home TourJoin more than 500 tour goers and expe-rience a number of exclusive homesthroughout New Canaan. A gourmetboxed lunch can be reserved in advance($15). Additional tour information is pro-vided at the time of ticket purchase. NewCanaan; (203) 966-7862; www.newcanaancares.org; 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; $50
JUNESpring Garden TourEnjoy a rare peek into private home gar-dens in the Stamford area. To comple-ment your experience, each garden hasknowledgeable UConn Master Gardenersto answer your questions, as well as localartists and musicians. Bartlett Arboretum& Gardens, Stamford; (203) 322-6971;www.bartlettarboretum.org
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Sylvan GalleryClinton(860) 669-7278www.sylvangallery.com
February 16–May 29Group ShowGroup exhibition by gallery artists
Silvermine GalleriesNew Canaan(203) 966-9700www.silvermineart.org
February 27–April 1Martin Kremer: Cathness LinesA one-man show by Martin Kremer
Lyme Art AssociationOld Lyme(860) 434-7802www.lymeartassociation.org
March 4–April 23On Holiday: The Artist Travels Featuring work inspired by artists’travel experiences
Kehler Liddell GalleryNew Haven(203) 389-9555www.kehlerliddell.com
March 10–April 10Kristina Kuester-Witt & Alan ShulikPainter Kristina Kuester-Witt pres-ents figures in conversation; AlanShulik’s photography captures thespirit of the moving figure
Flinn GalleryGreenwich(203) 622-7947www.flinngallery.com
March 24–April 27June Einhorn: A RetrospectiveA tribute to accomplished artistJune Einhorn
Zorya Fine ArtGreenwich(203) 869-9898www.zoryafineart.com
April 21–May 31Bohdanna KesalaAn exhibition of Bohdanna Kesala’sacrylics, oil and wax on canvas
Send notice of events and gallery shows to Calendar Editor, New England Home, 530 HarrisonAve., Suite 302, Boston, MA 02118, or by e-mail to calendar@ nehomemag. com. Photos and slidesare welcome. Please submit information at least three months in advance of your event.
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CAROLYN KRON AND TRICIA IZZOSt. Croix Bench from Holly Hunt“This contemporary bench is heftyenough to stand alone on a patio orunder a pergola. It would offer greatextra seating for a garden cocktailparty.” THROUGH SHELTER INTERIORS
SARANDA BERISAKeswick Bench by McKinnon and Harris“I love this bench because it comes in avariety of great colors and has a fantasticlacquer powder-coated finish. Its fresh,classic look blends harmoniously with gar-den scenery.” THROUGH WADIA ASSOCIATES
TERRI REILLYO’Brien Ironworks Mandarin Settee“Imagine sunning yourself on thisbeautiful garden bench with a cup oftea and a favorite book—life is good.Available in China red and severalother colors, the bench could be usedindoors as well.” THROUGH TR DESIGN
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TERRI REILLYChinese Symbol Planter byPennoyer Newman “The fourseasons are depicted in Chi-nese symbols on the sides of this exquisite planter. Thepiece can stand alone as abeautiful sculpture, but filledwith an array of greens it be-comes even more spectacular.”THROUGH TR DESIGN
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“I always try to finalize a space with apiece of the past,” says Saranda Berisa,director of interior design and decora-tion at Wadia Associates. “New Englandresidents are very in touch with historyand love to tell friends the stories be-
hind items in their homes.” WADIA ASSOCIATES, NEWCANAAN, (203) 966-0048, WWW .WADIA ASSOCIATES .COM
CAROLYN KRON AND TRICIA IZZOSeibert & Rice’s Poetry Pot “Thispottery vase has a beautiful shape,whether you use it as a planter or asa decorative piece in your garden.Some of the words have been inten-tionally rubbed out to give it an an-cient look. We love the thought ofrelaxing in the garden and compos-ing a poem of our own.” FLEURES-CENT, MILFORD, (203) 283-7880
SARANDA BERISAAntique Honeycomb Chimney Pots“A beautiful garden sanctuary has tohave stories to tell. This stunning pairof circa-1870 chimney pots originallygraced a country house in Norfolk,England, and would be lovely holdingbaskets of flowers on either side of agarden entrance.” THE ELEMENTAL GAR-DEN, SOUTH WOODBURY, (203) 263-6500,WWW.THEELEMENTALGARDEN.COM
SARANDA BERISAFrench Wrought Iron Gazebo“This beautiful antique gazebocould serve as an enchanting out-door dining room. I envision itcovered with climbing hydrangeaand roses, both of which have along-lasting, aromatic bloom andlook gorgeous even when not inseason.” THE ELEMENTAL GARDEN
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TERRI REILLYStainless Steel Chain Sculptureby Gold Leaf Design Group“This spectacular hanging sculp-ture features polished balls thatseem to float on a flexible stain-less steel rope. When severalchains are grouped together, afaint tinkling sound enlivens thegarden.” THROUGH TR DESIGN
CAROLYN KRON AND TRICIA IZZOParramatta Arbor “The perfect sizefor an intimate grouping of furniture,this arbor could be tucked in a secretgarden as an unexpected surprise, orused as a focal point near a largeplanting area.” TRELLIS STRUCTURES,EAST TEMPLETON, MASS., (888) 285-4624,WWW.TRELLISSTRUCTURES.COM
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TERRI REILLYWater Mill Side Table from McGuire“Thanks to its tightly woven top, thispetite drum-shaped table doubles asa stool. Though it resembles tradi-tional wicker, its woven resin con-struction gives it a fresh, contempo-rary look.” THROUGH TR DESIGN
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CAROLYN KRON AND TRICIA IZZOJacques Garcia Chi Chi SideTable from McGuire “We lovethis table for a garden sanctuarybecause of its great modernstyle. With the metal rivets remi-niscent of nailhead accents, ithas an indoor furniture lookthat’s unexpected for the out-side.” THROUGH SHELTER INTERIORS
SARANDA BERISAFluted Lotus Side Table fromMecox Gardens “I adore glazedpottery, and this is a great way tobring it into a project. I just lovethe imperfections in the glaze.This piece can function either as a side table or as extra seating. Itssolid form would balance out anairier bench, giving the arrange-ment a pulled-together elegance.”THROUGH WADIA ASSOCIATES
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Lindy Weaver, Cos CobYou could say that Lindy Weaver’spath to becoming a kitchen designerwas 100 percent organic. Passionateabout cooking and growing her ownfood, Weaver remodeled her family’skitchen in the early ’80s—“my MarthaStewart phase,” she calls it—andfriends soon recruited her to trans-form theirs. “And it just snowballedfrom there,” Weaver says. Whetherit’s a two-tiered cutlery drawer tomaximize storage or a customizedcharging station for cell phones andiPods, no detail is overlooked in aLindy Weaver kitchen. “It’s not justhow the kitchen looks,” she says. “It’swhat goes on inside the cabinets.” Ofcourse, her designs are just as beauti-ful as they are functional. “I believe inmaintaining a strong architecturalconnection between the kitchen andthe house,” she explains. Despite thetrend toward more minimalist design,Weaver notes, “The idea of thekitchen as the heart of the home,that’s still there. It’s still the roomwhere—not only is food stored andprepared—homework gets done,things get Googled. It’s where thefamily lives.” DETAILS BY LINDY WEAVERDESIGN ASSOCIATES, COS COB, (203) 869-6764, WWW .DETAILS EAST .COM
1 Vassaro Chandelier by Gregorius Pineo“At just over four feet long and two feet wide, this glorious light fixturewould make a large rectangular island the visual focal point of anykitchen. The scale is bold, but the feeling is light and airy thanks to theglass side panels.” AVAILABLE THROUGH DETAILS
2 Hudson Barstool from Design Within Reach“I love comfortable island seating—a place to hang out when reading thenewspaper or checking out the latest news on your iPad, or just to sit andgab with friends and family. This stool is one of the most comfortable I’veever had the pleasure to sit on. Philippe Starck’s design executed in recy-cled aluminum will last forever. And it brings an ‘edge’ to all but the mosttraditional kitchen settings.” GREENWICH, (203) 422-2013, WWW.DWR.COM
3 Metal-Trimmed Cabinetry“This door is made of fumed, quartered European larch veneer and isframed with faux antique iron trim—a wonderful look for a butler’s pantryor wine cellar. Or better yet, a kitchen with simple concrete counters.”AVAILABLE THROUGH DETAILS
4 Sub-Zero’s PRO 48 Refrigerator“I wasn’t a fan of all-stainless steel refrigerators until Sub-Zero introducedthe glass-door version of the PRO 48. A true commercial look and a multi-tude of compartments make this refrigerator/freezer visually interest-ing.” COUNTY TV AND APPLIANCE, STAMFORD, (203) 327-2630, WWW.COUNTYTV.COM
5 Farmhouse Sink by Sun Valley Bronze“What a luxury! Hand-cast in solid bronze, this sink is so very elegant—and indestructible. It’s available in different finishes and would fit as easi-ly into a more contemporary kitchen as it would into a farmhouse.” AVAIL-ABLE THROUGH DETAILS
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Perspectives • It’s PersonalFavorite finds from the staff of New England Home’s Connecticut
Stacy Kunstel, Homes EditorMidcentury design is a hallmark of New Canaan, where suchtreasures as Philip Johnson’s Glass House and Marcel Breuer’s former home (both of which are open to the public) sit amongthe clapboard classics that most people associate with the town.While I’m not hunting for my own modernist masterpiece to livein, I do love browsing Mason in downtown New Canaan for au-thentic antiques from the middle of the twentieth century. I re-cently came across this mint-condition shell chair by designerHans Wegner sitting among the other Danish masterpieces there.I love the extra-broad back and spindly arms of this piece. Now ifonly Wegner had made an outdoor version. $3,200. NEW CANAAN,(203) 966-6655, WWW.MASON STYLE .NET
Erin Marvin, Managing EditorPrints: Friend or frenemy? A minimalist at heart, I tend toward the latter, eschewing plaids, floralsand stripes for solid colors. Few exceptions—asmall Greek key pattern brushing the hem of a curtain, a pale, tone-on-tone damask wallpaper—appeal to my subdued design sensibility. With thatsaid, I do see their appeal, especially when theyadd pops of color to an otherwise muted room.Take these brightly patterned Bungalow pillow cov-ers from John Robshaw, which would make greataccents to an indoor sunroom or outdoor seatingarea. Robshaw originally used this type of heavycotton for rugs before trying it for these casual pillows. “The rough cotton takes the block and dyereluctantly, which creates a softer layered print,” hesays. A soft layered print sounds like a mighty fineexception to my otherwise pattern-free palette.$130–$190 EACH. AVAILABLE THROUGH OLLEY COURT,RIDGEFIELD, (203) 438-1270, WWW.OLLEYCOURT.COM
Kyle Hoepner, Editor-in-ChiefComing in April: Litchfield Style: Classic Country Houses ofConnecticut, a new book by design writer Annie Kelly andher gifted photographer husband, Tim Street-Porter. If themore casual, offhand take on American eighteenth-centurystyle—surfaces not too pristine, colors not too saturated,upholstery not too tightly tailored—makes your heart beatfaster, this book will be a little bit of heaven. Even the occa-sional trespass into nineteenth-century territory is keptquite chaste, although we do get a dollop of somethinggrander at the end courtesy of Carolyne Roehm. The bookmakes a fun pairing with Jane Garmey and John M. Hall’sPrivate Gardens of Connecticut, brought out last autumn byThe Monacelli Press. Place the two tomes side by side, forexample, to experience both indoors and out Robert Coutu-rier and Jeffrey Morgan’s French-flavored neoclassical fanta-sy in South Kent, or savor two more essays at capturing thecharms of a property designer Bunny Williams already chroni-cled at length in her own An Affair with a House. $45. AVAIL-ABLE THROUGH WWW.RIZZOLIUSA.COM OR AT AREA BOOKSTORES.
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1 Style and sustainability coexist perfectlyin the Cosmo sofa from Cisco Brothers, a recent arrival at Comina. Made in LosAngeles of eco-friendly materials, thesleek sofa is shown here in a delightfullyneutral velvet fabric. We like it au naturel,or bedecked with a colorful menagerie of pillows. NEW CANAAN, (203) 966-0555, AND WEST HARTFORD, (860) 233-9726,WWW.COMINA.COM
2 We’ve seen coral, seahorse and sand dollar motifs aplenty, but we’re stillcharmed by the latest ocean dweller tosurface on the tabletop: this whimsicalsea turtle from Vagabond House. Avail-able at Woodbury Pewter, the fun, functional serving piece is finely craftedof pewter and sustainably harvestedMakah wood. WOODBURY, (800) 648-2014,WWW.WOODBURYPEWTER.COM
3 Take a walk on the wildly beautiful sidewith Mark Inc.’s Mantra carpet. Hand-knotted in Nepal of 100 percent silk, it'sdivine in Glacier Blue (shown here) but isalso available in custom colors, as well assilk, wool and jute blend options. This isone mantra we’ll want to repeat all overthe house. GREENWICH, (203) 861-0110,WWW.MARKINCCARPETS.COM
4 Covered in pristine white cowhide, thissophisticated stool may well cause astampede toward the Wakefield DesignCenter. The glamorous statement piece,exclusive to the design center, measures18 inches square and stands on gleamingchrome legs. And it’s not the only hotitem in stock: a blue-green mercury glasslamp also caught our eye. STAMFORD,(203) 912-1438
5 Ignite a mini explosion of color with theVolcano bowl, one of many fresh acces-sories available at Olley Court. Hand-blown in Argentina, the glass vesselcomes in five shades; here, it conjures sea and sky in a gorgeous blue. Pair itwith a couple of the shop’s John Rob-shaw pillows for an instant springmakeover. RIDGEFIELD, (203) 438-1270,WWW.OLLEYCOURT.COM
6 Don’t let its classic proportions fool you:Baker’s Maze armchair isn’t afraid to showits playful side. Part of the Michael S. Smithcollection, which debuts this spring, theseat features an unexpected cutout backand nailhead detailing. Maze may besteeped in traditional English style, but it’shardly stodgy, especially in daffodil-yellowupholstery. GREENWICH, (203) 862-0655,WWW.KOHLERINTERIORS.COM/BAKER
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7 Is it beach season yet? Serena & Lily’scrisp and breezy Ventura bedding has usdreaming of a getaway to a seaside bun-galow. Made in Portugal and available atLinen Press, the duvet sports a medallionprint in sandy beige, while the all-cottonsheets are adorned with aqua-coloredrings—just right for a beachy boudoir.MYSTIC, (860) 536-5192, WWW.LINENPRESS.COM
8 Spring has sprung at Spruce Home andGarden, where it’s all about brightening upthe indoors with garden elements. Deco-rated with vibrant poppies, this prettybone china dishware from Red Vanillabrings a delicious pop of color to thetabletop. Its graphic design and squareshapes certainly whet our appetite forspringtime style. NEW MILFORD, (860) 355-4383, WWW.SPRUCEHOMEANDGARDEN.COM
9 Color us happy. The Modern Colors col-lection of couture fabrics from Kravetpromises to breathe new life into a win-ter-weary room. Featuring saucy stripes(shown) and other bold patterns, the col-lection includes embroideries, silks,sheers, linens and textures in captivatinghues like aqua, chartreuse and coral. Letthe mixing and matching begin! STAM-FORD, (203) 504-2640, WWW.KRAVET.COM
10Stunning . . . seductive . . . streamlined?Whatever it stands for, this S-shaped sidetable, a new arrival at Pimlico Home, willadd a touch of serious style to any livingspace. Clad in aged brass, the uniquepiece measures 16 inches by 12.5 inches,and stands 18.5 inches tall—the perfectperch for a refreshing libation. NEWCANAAN, (203) 972-8166, WWW.PIMLICOHOME.COM
11 Look what just washed up at Design Solutions—the enchanting BeachheadMirror from Currey & Company. Rustic yet refined, it could add a bit of seashorechic to any abode. Indeed, we think it’sone of the fairest mirrors of them all, par-ticularly when teamed with the store’scoordinating driftwood lantern. NEWCANAAN, (866) 903-3744, WWW.DESIGNSOLUTIONSTORE.COM
12 There’s a lot to like about the Lawsonchest, now starring in Mitchell Gold’sspring lineup. Its simple shape shines in a white lacquer finish, and two pairs ofmirrored doors get the royal treatmentwith fancy fretwork. The chest’s support-ing cast includes a pair of complementa-ry side tables, a console table and anétagère. GREENWICH, (203) 661-4480,WWW.MGBWHOME.COM
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OUTSIDE INTEREST: PERENNIAL FAVORITEPAGES 38–40Garden and interior designer: Ellen Levinson,Ellen Levinson Design, Southport, (203) 255-0217Architect: John P. Franzen, J.P. Franzen Associ-ates Architects, Southport, (203) 259-0529,www.franzenarchitects.comBuilder: Howard and Kenneth Ryan, H. RyanBuilders & Son, Southbury, (203) 515-6378,(203) 264-2484Plant consultant: Twombly Nursery, Monroe,(203) 261-2133, www.twomblynursery.com
BLESS THIS HOUSEPAGES 48–57Architect: Laurent T. DuPont, AIA, Architects,New Canaan, (203) 966-5185, www.ltdupont.comBuilder: Mike Avgerinos, Avgerinos Contractors,New Canaan, (203) 966-3310, www.avgerinoscontractors.comLandscape design: Old Lyme Landscape, OldLyme, (860) 434-5311Pages 48–50: Dean Gipson coffee table fromHarborview Center for Antiques, Stamford,(203) 325-8070, www.harborviewantiques.com.Page 51: Kitchen cabinetry and island by ChrisElwood, Essex Architectural Millwork, Groton,(860) 304-0346; flooring from Exquisite Sur-faces, Greenwich, (203) 422-2005, www.xsurfaces.com; Dean Gipson upholsteredbench from Harborview Center for Antiques;antique chandelier from Hiden Galleries, Stam-ford, (203) 363-0003, www.hidengalleries.net.Page 52: Dining table from John J. GredlerWorks of Art, New York City, (212) 966-2514,www.jjgredler.com; Castelli dining chairs fromGhislain Antiques, New York City, (212) 450-7988, www.ghislainantiques.com; chandeliersfrom Harborview Center for Antiques.Page 54: Outdoor furniture by Philippe Starckthrough Design Within Reach, Greenwich,(203) 422-2013, and Westport, (203) 227-9707,www.dwr.com.Page 56: Late nineteenth-century bed fromHarborview Center for Antiques.
MODERN MOVEMENTPAGES 60–67Interior designer: Michelle Morgan Harrison,Morgan Harrison Home, New Canaan, (203)554-0941, www.morganharrisonhome.comBuilder: Weldon Construction Management,Shelton, (203) 926-9535Painting: Shoreline Painting Contractors, Greenwich, (203) 302-1086, www.shorelinepaintingct.comPages 60–62: Chairs by Thomas Pheasantthrough Baker Knapp & Tubbs, Greenwich, (203)862-0655, www.kohlerinteriors.com, with seatfabric by F. Schumacher, New York City, (800)523-1200, www.fschumacher.com, and back fab-ric by David Hicks through Lee Jofa, New YorkCity, (212) 688-0444, www.leejofa.com; sofa fromLee Industries, Newton, N.C., (800) 892-7150,www.leeindustries.com, with fabric from F. Schu-macher; white pillow fabric from Kravet, Beth-page, N.Y., (516) 293-2000, www.kravet.com;
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gold pillows from The Drawing Room, Cos Cob,(203) 661-3406, www.thedrawingroom.cc; drap-ery fabric from Kravet; drapery rods from Gaby’sShoppe, Dallas, Texas, (800) 299-4229, www.gabys.com; coffee table from Hickory ChairCompany, Hickory, N.C., www.hickorychair.com;carpet from Mastour Galleries, New York City,(212) 685-0060, www.mastourgalleries.com;brass peacock from Mason, New Canaan, (203)966-6655, www.masonstyle.net; mirrored wallfrom Notre Monde, Columbus, Ohio, (614) 444-4596, www.notremonde.com; sunburst mirrorfrom Worlds Away, Memphis, Tenn., (901) 529-0844, www.worlds-away.com; tabletop tray fromLillian August, Norwalk, (203) 847-3314, www.lillianaugust.com; large vase by Barbara Barry forGlobal Views, New York Design Center, (212) 725-8439, www.globalviews.com.Page 63: Dining table and chairs from HickoryChair Company; chair fabric from Sunbrella,Glen Raven, N.C., (336) 221-2211, www.sunbrella.com; vases from Lillian August; drapery fabricfrom Kravet; drapery rods from Gaby’s Shoppe;chandelier from Visual Comfort, Houston,Texas, (713) 686-5999, www.visualcomfort.com.Page 64: Carpet from Stark Carpet, Norwalk,(203) 899-1771, www.starkcarpet.com; chairsfrom Hickory Chair Company with Lee Jofaseat fabric and back fabric by Robert Allenthrough DesignSourceCT, Hartford, (860) 951-3145, www.designsourcect.com; drapery fabricfrom Kravet; drapery hardware from Restora-tion Hardware, www.restorationhardware.com;table lamp from Arteriors Home, Dallas, Texas,(877) 488-8866, www.arteriorshome.com.Page 65: Bar stools from McGuire through BakerKnapp & Tubbs with vinyl seats from Kravet;pendant lights from Remains Lighting, New YorkCity, (212) 675-8051, www.remainslighting.com.Page 66: Sofas from Hickory Chair Companywith Kravet fabric; barrel chairs from Lee Indus-tries with Kravet fabric; accent table from Glob-al Views; stools from Hickory Chair Company;coffee table from Pearson Furniture, High Point,N.C., (336) 882-8135, www.pearsoncompany.com; rug from Stark Carpet; Calvin Klein drap-ery fabric through Kravet; lamp from VisualComfort; bedroom lamp from Visual Comfort;bed from Hickory White, www.hickorywhite.com.Page 67: Bed from Bassett Home Furnishings,www.bassettfurniture.com; bedding from Pot-tery Barn, www.potterybarn.com; desk anddesk chair from West Elm, www.westelm.com;rug from Dorello Carpets, Norwalk, (203) 847-0335; pillow from Jonathan Adler, New YorkCity, (212) 772-2410, www.jonathanadler.com.
JOINT ADVENTUREPAGES 70–77Architect: Mark Howland, Howland ArchitectureStudio, Somerville, Mass., (617) 661-2030,www.howlandarchitecture.comInterior designer: Nancy Serafini, HomeworksInterior Design, Wellesley Hills, Mass., (781) 237-7666, and Nantucket, Mass., (508) 825-0825,www.homeworksinteriordesign.comProject management and millwork design: NeilBlackwell, Mill River, Mass., (646) 541-2122,www.neilblackwell.comGarden designer: Paul Winsor, Paul Winsor
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LLC Garden and Landscape Design, Southport,(203) 255-0056Builder: Bogdan Gutowski, BG Construction,New Canaan, (203) 253-7535Cabinetry and millwork: Michael Humphries,Northfield, Mass., (413) 498-0018, www.michaelhumphries.comCustom draperies: Christopher Robert, Archi-texture, Boston, (617) 822-2543Pages 72–73: Sofa through Antiques on Five,Boston Design Center, (617) 951-0008,www.antiqueson5.com; sofa fabric by Scalaman-dré, Boston Design Center, (617) 574-9261, www.scalamandre.com; drapery fabric by Marvicthrough Webster & Company, Boston DesignCenter, (617) 261-9660, www.webstercompany.com; carpet by Stark Carpet, Boston DesignCenter, (617) 357-5525, www.starkcarpet.com;Pulcinella strié chair fabric by Scalamandré; Pied-monte chairs by Brunschwig & Fils, Boston De-sign Center, (617) 348-2855, www.brunschwig.com, with Portal Weave fabric in poppy by LeeJofa, Boston Design Center, (617) 428-0370,www.leejofa.com; bench fabric by Marvicthrough Webster & Company; wing chair fabricby Marvic through Webster & Company; Pearsonmulticolored carpet by Stark Carpet; green lampby Harborview Center for Antiques, Stamford,(203) 325-8070, www.harborviewantiques.comPage 74: Wallcovering from The Martin Group,Boston Design Center, (617) 951-2526,www.martingroupinc.com; wall light throughWebster & Company; cafe curtain fabric fromSonia’s Place, New York City, (212) 355-5211; rugby Stark Carpet; tole chandelier through Evans-Leonard Antiques, New Canaan, (203) 966-5657; gate-leg table, stick-back chairs and stilllife through Janis Aldridge, New York City, (212)588-1187, www.janisaldridge.com. Page 75: Chair fabric by Lee Jofa; Plougastellinen-and-cotton wall fabric by Brunschwig & Fils.Pages 76–77: Headboard in antique walnut byLouis J. Solomon, Hauppauge, New York, (631)232-5300, www.louisjsolomon.com; headboardand bed skirt fabric by Old World Weavers fromStark Carpet; side table from Antiques on Five;carpet by Stark Carpet; bathroom floor tile byUrban Archaeology, Boston Design Center, (617)737-4646, www.urbanarchaeology.com; windowshutters by Back Bay Shutter, Woburn, Mass.,(781) 221-0100, www.backbayshutter.com; bath-tub by Sunrise Specialty Company through BillieBrenner, Boston Design Center, (617) 348-2858,www.billiebrennerltd.com; tub fixtures throughUrban Archaeology.
COLONIAL REVIVALPAGES 80–87Interior designer: Linda Ruderman-Rosier, LindaRuderman Interiors, Greenwich, (203) 552-9700, www.lindaruderman.comLandscape architect: Wesley Stout, WesleyStout Associates, New Canaan, (203) 966-3100, www.wesleystout.comPages 80–83: Wall fabric from Jim Thompsonthrough AsiaStore, New York City, (212) 327-9217,www.jimthompson.com; carpet from Paul H. LeeCarpets, New York City, (212) 656-9995; “seethrough” sofa by Linda Ruderman Interiors,made by Daniel Scuderi Antiques, New YorkCity, (212) 947-2499, www.danielscuderi.com,
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Resourcesand upholstered by J. Edlin Interiors, New YorkCity, (212) 243-2111, in Rogers & Goffigon fabric,Greenwich, (203) 532-8068; sofa in niche fromEdward Ferrell, New York City, (212) 758-5000,www.ef-lm.com, upholstered in Rogers & Gof-figon; Edward Ferrell club chairs in Lee Jofa fab-ric, New York City, (212) 688-0444, www.leejofa.com; club chairs by Holly Hunt, New York City,(212) 755-6555, www.hollyhunt.com, upholsteredin Lucia Phoenix by Rogers & Goffigon; chair byfireplace by Linda Ruderman Interiors with fabricby Rogers & Goffigon; square coffee table byHolly Hunt; oval coffee table by Henry Royerthrough Niermann Weeks, New York City, (212)319-7979, www.niermannweeks.com; end tablesdesigned by Linda Ruderman, made by DanielScuderi Antiques; small glass tables by AllanKnight, Dallas, Texas, (214) 741-2227, www.allanknightasso.com; table lamps from Baker Knapp& Tubbs, Greenwich, (203) 862-0655, www.kohlerinteriors.com; floor lamps by CaroleGratale through Edward Ferrell; chandelier fromWired Custom Lighting, New York City, (212)446-6025, www.wired-designs.com; table infoyer by Linda Ruderman Interiors, made byDaniel Scuderi Antiques; yellow sofa from Ed-ward Ferrell in fabric by Tassels & Trims, Green-wich, (203) 622-0271, www.tasselstrims.com.Page 84: Chandelier by Formations throughHolly Hunt; Berman/Rosetti dining tablethrough Edward Ferrell; chairs designed byLinda Ruderman Interiors with David Suther-land fabric, New York City, (212) 871-9717,www.davidsutherlandshowroom.com.Page 85: Furniture and fabrics by JANUS et Cie,New York City, (212) 752-1117, www.janusetcie.com.Pages 86–87: Sofa and chair from Edward Fer-rell in Rogers & Goffigon fabrics; pillows fromCowtan & Tout, New York City, (212) 753-4488,www.cowtan.com; carpet from Stark Carpet,Norwalk, (203) 899-1771, www.starkcarpet.com;end table, made by Daniel Scuderi Antiques;table lamp from John Rosselli Antiques, NewYork City, (212) 750-0060, www.johnrosselliantiques.com; headboard made by Interior Dec-orating by E & J, Long Island City, N.Y., (718)609-6336, www.interiorsbyeandj.com, with fab-ric by Rogers & Goffigon; chaise made by DanielScuderi Antiques, upholstered by J. Edlin Interi-ors in fabric by Pollack, New York City, (212)627-7766, www.pollackassociates.com; benchesmade by Jozef Custom Ironworks, Bridgeport,(203) 384-6363, www.custom-ironworks.com,upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon fabric;draperies made by Interiors Haberdashery withHodsoll McKenzie fabric through Zimmer &Rohde, Stamford, (203) 327-1400, with trimfrom Tassels & Trims; carpet from Paul H. Lee;sitting area sofa from Ebanista, New York City,(212) 223-1318, www.ebanista.com, with HodsollMcKenzie fabric through Zimmer & Rohde; clubchair and ottoman made by Interior Decoratingby E & J in Rogers & Goffigon fabric; slipperchair in Rogers & Goffigon fabric from EdwardFerrell; coffee table and floor lamp from JohnBoone, New York City, (212) 758-0012, www.johnbooneinc.com; chandelier from Nancy Corzine,New York City, (212) 223-8340, www.nancycorzine.com. • Photos by David Sloane
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Preferred Properties 146
Putnam Kitchens 25
Quidley & Company 44
Ridberg & Associates 36
Rinfret Design Limited 43
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FROM TRADITIONAL TO MODERN
Photos by Eric Roth, house by Philip Johnson, paintings & sculptures courtesy of art+interiors.
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Robert Dean Architects 22
Robin Kencel 39
Robin McGarry 37
Runtal North America 31
Sanson Inc. 78
SB Long Interiors 116
Sharon McCormick Design LLC 93
Shell Decor 23
Shelter Interiors 111
Sheridan Interiors 29
Shoreline Painting Contractors, Inc. 91
Stirling Design Associates 79
Sudbury Design Group 14–15
Total Care 127
TR Design 41
Urbane Construction 27
Vandamm Interiors 115
Vicente-Burin Architects 122
Victoria Lyon Interiors 123
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Wainscot Solutions 6–7
William Raveis Real Estate 90
Wright Brothers Builders 17
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Sketch PadDesign ideas in the making
Whether it’s a rough “napkin” sketch that may generate the organizing design principle, or a studied rendering of a complicated three-dimensional detail, hand sketching is an invaluable part of my creative process. The sketches
shown above are studies both of the big picture (a living space with a fireplace “wall” housing mechanicals andkitchen storage) and of a smaller area within that interior. Materials, texture and scale are considered. The larger
perspective sketch might be shared with clients to help them visualize the space or to solve a particular design issue.The bottom sketch is a tool to help expose connections between materials and planes and determine how to address
them. In this case, a satin-finish stainless-steel trim was introduced to visually reinforce the edges between stoneand tile. My work does not depend on an overlay of traditional ornament to provide interest and meaning. Rather,
more emphasis is placed on the utility of the design, an interesting combination of materials, the impact of light andthe level of craftsmanship. Even in this digital age, sketching remains an important problem-solving tool.
AMANDA MARTOCCHIO, AIA, AMANDA MARTOCCHIO ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN, NEW CANAAN,(203) 966-5707, WWW.AMANDAMARTOCCHIO.COM
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