A Riverside Home Embraces Its Natural Surroundings with Contemporary Interiors
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1/10Photography by Jane BeilesThe house retains much of its original streetside appearance though renovating architects Susan Alisberg and Ed Parker fashioned a new portico, extended the garage and attached a new mudroom.Photography by Jane BeilesThe house retains much of its original streetside appearance though renovating architects Susan Alisberg and Ed Parker fashioned a new portico, extended the garage and attached a new mudroom.
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2/10Photography by Jane BeilesAt the rear, an existing porch was significantly expanded.
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3/10Photography by Jane BeilesA pair of Circa Lighting pendants illuminate the kitchen island, which accommodates a trio of Ikea bar stools.Photography by Jane BeilesA pair of Circa Lighting pendants illuminate the kitchen island, which accommodates a trio of Ikea bar stools.
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4/10Photography by Jane Beiles
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5/10Photography by Jane BeilesHerman Miller rocking chairs define the sunporch as a casual space in which to linger.Photography by Jane BeilesHerman Miller rocking chairs define the sunporch as a casual space in which to linger.
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6/10Photography by Jane BeilesA view into the breakfast room reveals Bo Concept table and side chairs; a sectional through Soho Concept; and a Mongolian lamb’s wool stool from West Elm.Photography by Jane BeilesA view into the breakfast room reveals Bo Concept table and side chairs; a sectional through Soho Concept; and a Mongolian lamb’s wool stool from West Elm.
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7/10Photography by Jane BeilesThe master bedroom occupies a corner of the home’s second floor. The deck is slightly raised, a result of the architects having raised the roof on a first-floor sunporch, situated just below. The railing was minimized to preserve views from the bed.Photography by Jane BeilesThe master bedroom occupies a corner of the home’s second floor. The deck is slightly raised, a result of the architects having raised the roof on a first-floor sunporch, situated just below. The railing was minimized to preserve views from the bed.
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9/10Photography by Jane BeilesIn the master bathroom, tall windows were added over a soaking tub, made possible after removing an attic area to create a vaulted ceiling. Although the streetside window was small, the architects preserved it rather than alter the appearance and symmetry of the house from the outside.Photography by Jane BeilesIn the master bathroom, tall windows were added over a soaking tub, made possible after removing an attic area to create a vaulted ceiling. Although the streetside window was small, the architects preserved it rather than alter the appearance and symmetry of the house from the outside.
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This article appears in the March 2019 issue of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens.
