A Connecticut Country Home Gets a Cool Modern Makeover

The original 1970s house was in need of major repair and updating. Architect John Milnes Baker began a series of remodeling projects by sheathing the structure in new cedar shake shingles and replacing all the windows. A large wire ball sculpture from R.T. Facts fits nicely into the landscape.

Mature trees and endless vistas of greenery were a prime attraction to the property. The pond provides a watery respite, and the deck is the perfect spot for morning coffee or evening cocktails.

For the dining area, interior designer Paul Latham selected woven leather chairs to surround a live-edge table with a polished nickel base, all through Andrianna Shamaris. An RH chandelier lights the space, and the iron console table is from R.T. Facts. White Caesarstone kitchen counters are the perfect complement for the lower dark wood cabinets.

A painting of galloping horses by artist Joe Andoe makes a commanding statement in the living room, where a Crate & Barrel sectional and a rug from the Rug Specialist are meant to take a back seat to the artwork. Andrianna Shamaris designed the cerused coffee table, and the vintage Hans Wegner chair wears original leather.

A slipcovered Crate & Barrel sofa and Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman from Design Within Reach serve up comfortable seating in the bright sunroom. The pendant is through Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, and the weather vane is a farmhouse nod.

The sunroom addition helped create a protected terrace where RH lounge furniture wears Perennials linen.

Potted hydrangeas add color to the pool area where the stainless steel and teak chaises are through Henry Hall Designs.

A self-portrait by James Valero fills one guest-room wall. RH nightstands topped with Ankasa lamps flank a custom bed upholstered with Beckenstein fabric.

The Clearwater tub in the master bathroom is from Plumb Tile; the tub filler is Hansgrohe. Lights are from RH.