A Barn is Transformed into a Home That's Perfect for Entertaining
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1/20Photography by David HealdTrellises designed by Igor Jozsa were constructed from cedar sourced from the property. The chicken coop is an original design by architect Janet Cross. The yellow and red marigolds bordering the trellis are Queen Sophia and match the yellow and red tomato varieties (Kellogg’s Breakfast and Roman Candle) growing on the trellisesPhotography by David HealdTrellises designed by Igor Jozsa were constructed from cedar sourced from the property. The chicken coop is an original design by architect Janet Cross. The yellow and red marigolds bordering the trellis are Queen Sophia and match the yellow and red tomato varieties (Kellogg’s Breakfast and Roman Candle) growing on the trellises
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2/20Photography by David HealdAn antique kitchen table is surrounded by French early 20th-century chairs from Conran’s. The backsplash behind the Viking stove is made of statuary marble; countertops are black granite.Photography by David HealdAn antique kitchen table is surrounded by French early 20th-century chairs from Conran’s. The backsplash behind the Viking stove is made of statuary marble; countertops are black granite.
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3/20Photography by David HealdVines climb up an arbor over a table covered with heirloom tomatoes and green beans.Photography by David HealdVines climb up an arbor over a table covered with heirloom tomatoes and green beans.
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4/20Photography by David HealdSunflowers and dahlias line a backyard fence. A view of the tower addition is in the background.Photography by David HealdSunflowers and dahlias line a backyard fence. A view of the tower addition is in the background.
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5/20Photography by David HealdPamela Page’s three favorite varieties of heirloom pole beans (Goldmarie Romano, Trionfo Violetto and Kentucky Wonder) are in the green bowl and have been tossed with olive oil, anchovies, sea salt and lemon rind, ready to be baked in the oven—a classic Italian dish. On the yellow plate, very thin slices of Chinese watermelon radish, garnished with edible nasturtium leaves and flowers, sprinkled with sea salt, lemon and olive oil, an appetizer. The two baskets contain approximately 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes that will be served on pizza.Photography by David HealdPamela Page’s three favorite varieties of heirloom pole beans (Goldmarie Romano, Trionfo Violetto and Kentucky Wonder) are in the green bowl and have been tossed with olive oil, anchovies, sea salt and lemon rind, ready to be baked in the oven—a classic Italian dish. On the yellow plate, very thin slices of Chinese watermelon radish, garnished with edible nasturtium leaves and flowers, sprinkled with sea salt, lemon and olive oil, an appetizer. The two baskets contain approximately 10 varieties of heirloom tomatoes that will be served on pizza.
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6/20Photography by David HealdEnglish ladder-back chairs from Royal Antiques in New Orleans surround a custom table made from repurposed New Orleans barge-board wood from 150-plus-year-old barges. Old Imari china is by Royal Crown Derby.Photography by David HealdEnglish ladder-back chairs from Royal Antiques in New Orleans surround a custom table made from repurposed New Orleans barge-board wood from 150-plus-year-old barges. Old Imari china is by Royal Crown Derby.
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7/20Photography by David HealdFresh tomatoes are halved, sprinkled with olive oil and sea salt and oven roasted at 250 degrees for several hours.Photography by David HealdFresh tomatoes are halved, sprinkled with olive oil and sea salt and oven roasted at 250 degrees for several hours.
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8/20Photography by David HealdTables from Blue Dot and bistro chairs from John Derian are perfect for inside-outside dining in the screened-in porch. Candelabras are from Conran’s.Photography by David HealdTables from Blue Dot and bistro chairs from John Derian are perfect for inside-outside dining in the screened-in porch. Candelabras are from Conran’s.
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9/20Photography by David Healdwicker chair
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10/20Photography by David HealdIn the living room, an antique Murano glass chandelier by Venini hangs above a Barcelona coffee table by Mies van der Rohe. Sofas are custom made in Milan. Pillows are covered in antique grain sack fabric from John Derian. Artwork includes a portrait by photographer Seydou Keita and a map of Italy by Michelangelo Pistoletto on the fireplace. Vases are by Frances Palmer.Photography by David HealdIn the living room, an antique Murano glass chandelier by Venini hangs above a Barcelona coffee table by Mies van der Rohe. Sofas are custom made in Milan. Pillows are covered in antique grain sack fabric from John Derian. Artwork includes a portrait by photographer Seydou Keita and a map of Italy by Michelangelo Pistoletto on the fireplace. Vases are by Frances Palmer.
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11/20Photography by David HealdSmall orange tomatoes
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12/20Photography by David HealdCasper eggplants
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13/20Photography by David HealdMammoth sunflowers gaze down upon baskets of fresh veggies.
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14/20Photography by David HealdRosa Bianca classic Italian eggplant
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15/20Photography by David HealdDahlias
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16/20Photography by David HealdThe vine growing on the Better Barns garden shed is an heirloom pumpkin called Musque de Provence—a mainstay in the south of France, it produces 10- to 20-pound pumpkins with an unusual floral taste.Photography by David HealdThe vine growing on the Better Barns garden shed is an heirloom pumpkin called Musque de Provence—a mainstay in the south of France, it produces 10- to 20-pound pumpkins with an unusual floral taste.
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17/20Photography by David HealdSunflowers
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18/20Photography by David HealdSweet Pea tomatoes
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19/20Photography by David HealdJapanese cucumbers called Suyo Long
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20/20Photography by David HealdBottle gourd, or Lauki is prized for its health properties
This article appears in the September 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
