Creating the Perfect Room
Designers deftly combine fabrics, paint, and wall coverings to create inspirational rooms at the JLH Designer Showhouse.
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1/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisKATHRYN HUNT STUDIO
Bedroom, Dressing Area
1. Holland & Sherry, Patagonia, Coastal.
2. Kelly Ventura, Meadow, Blue.
3. Lake August, Little Leaves, Field.
4. Kravet, Kravet Smart, 32962- 303.
5. Wesley Hall, armchair fabric.
6. Kathryn Hunt Studio, Chic Check, Bluebell, wallcovering.
7. Kathyrn Hunt Studio, grasscloth bookcase.
8. Kathryn Hunt Studio, Gracie’s Garden, Midnight, wallcovering.
9. Sean Platt Plaster, Venetian plaster ceiling treatment. Benjamin Moore, High Park, paint.Photographs by Anastassios MentisKATHRYN HUNT STUDIO
Bedroom, Dressing Area
1. Holland & Sherry, Patagonia, Coastal.
2. Kelly Ventura, Meadow, Blue.
3. Lake August, Little Leaves, Field.
4. Kravet, Kravet Smart, 32962- 303.
5. Wesley Hall, armchair fabric.
6. Kathryn Hunt Studio, Chic Check, Bluebell, wallcovering.
7. Kathyrn Hunt Studio, grasscloth bookcase.
8. Kathryn Hunt Studio, Gracie’s Garden, Midnight, wallcovering.
9. Sean Platt Plaster, Venetian plaster ceiling treatment. Benjamin Moore, High Park, paint. -
2/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisKATE SMITH INTERIORS
Breakfast Nook
1. Dunes and Duchess, Palm Beach Darling, table leg paint finish.
2. Schumacher, Aditi Hand Block, Green.
3. The Shade Store, Dark Green Velvet, drapery fabric.
4. The Shade Store, bamboo roller blind.
5. Schumacher, Madame de Pompadour, Alabaster, wallcovering.
6. Annie Selke, Harwich, natural woven jute rug.
7. The Shade Store, Slate Velvet, drapery fabric.
8. Dunes and Duchess, Beach Oak, table top.Photographs by Anastassios MentisKATE SMITH INTERIORS
Breakfast Nook
1. Dunes and Duchess, Palm Beach Darling, table leg paint finish.
2. Schumacher, Aditi Hand Block, Green.
3. The Shade Store, Dark Green Velvet, drapery fabric.
4. The Shade Store, bamboo roller blind.
5. Schumacher, Madame de Pompadour, Alabaster, wallcovering.
6. Annie Selke, Harwich, natural woven jute rug.
7. The Shade Store, Slate Velvet, drapery fabric.
8. Dunes and Duchess, Beach Oak, table top. -
3/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisNEAT METHOD HARTFORD
Laundry and Butler’s Pantry
1. Neat Method, Acacia drawer divider.
2. York Wallcoverings, Hydrangea in Jade.
3. York Wallcoverings, French Linen Stripe, Sunshine.
4. Neat Method spice jar and label.
5–6. Neat Method perforated metal storage baskets in brass and black.
7. Neat Method Acacia basket liner.Photographs by Anastassios MentisNEAT METHOD HARTFORD
Laundry and Butler’s Pantry
1. Neat Method, Acacia drawer divider.
2. York Wallcoverings, Hydrangea in Jade.
3. York Wallcoverings, French Linen Stripe, Sunshine.
4. Neat Method spice jar and label.
5–6. Neat Method perforated metal storage baskets in brass and black.
7. Neat Method Acacia basket liner. -
4/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisVANESSA BRENNAN INTERIORS
Bedroom
1. Samuel & Sons, Harbour linen brush fringe, Sail.
2. Samuel & Sons, Délicat silk gimp, Sage.
3. Samuel & Sons, Somerset beaded fringe, Oyster.
4. Schumacher, Indian Arbre, Spring, wallcovering.
5. Kerry Joyce Textiles, Java, Olive.
6. Larsen, Salton, Beige.
7. Schumacher, Elton cotton check, Lilac.Photographs by Anastassios MentisVANESSA BRENNAN INTERIORS
Bedroom
1. Samuel & Sons, Harbour linen brush fringe, Sail.
2. Samuel & Sons, Délicat silk gimp, Sage.
3. Samuel & Sons, Somerset beaded fringe, Oyster.
4. Schumacher, Indian Arbre, Spring, wallcovering.
5. Kerry Joyce Textiles, Java, Olive.
6. Larsen, Salton, Beige.
7. Schumacher, Elton cotton check, Lilac. -
5/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisROBIN JONES DESIGNS
Bedroom
1. Kravet Couture, Luxe Embroidery, White.
2. Kravet, Allstar, Graphite.
3. Fabricut, Trousseau, Cloud.
4. Beacon Hill, Zebrino, Cream.
5. Benjamin Moore, Frosted Coffee.
6. Kravet Couture, Sea of Lux, Pearl.
7. Grey Watkins, Maia, Harbor Mist.
8. Romo, Valleta, Nickel.
9. Old World Weavers, Hele Bay, Ivory.
10. S. Harris, Segments, Beige.
11. Nina Campbell, Farfalla, wallpaper.Photographs by Anastassios MentisROBIN JONES DESIGNS
Bedroom
1. Kravet Couture, Luxe Embroidery, White.
2. Kravet, Allstar, Graphite.
3. Fabricut, Trousseau, Cloud.
4. Beacon Hill, Zebrino, Cream.
5. Benjamin Moore, Frosted Coffee.
6. Kravet Couture, Sea of Lux, Pearl.
7. Grey Watkins, Maia, Harbor Mist.
8. Romo, Valleta, Nickel.
9. Old World Weavers, Hele Bay, Ivory.
10. S. Harris, Segments, Beige.
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6/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisMOLLY PATTON DESIGN
Guest Room
1. Ottoline, Tulips, Sea Blue.
2. Schumacher, Bermuda Check, Parma.
3. Brewster Home Fashions, Spinney Toile, Teal, wallpaper.
4. Benjamin Moore, Terrapin Green.
5. Romo, Linara, Mallow.
6. Benjamin Moore, Fort Pierce Green.Photographs by Anastassios MentisMOLLY PATTON DESIGN
Guest Room
1. Ottoline, Tulips, Sea Blue.
2. Schumacher, Bermuda Check, Parma.
3. Brewster Home Fashions, Spinney Toile, Teal, wallpaper.
4. Benjamin Moore, Terrapin Green.
5. Romo, Linara, Mallow.
6. Benjamin Moore, Fort Pierce Green. -
7/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisMEWS DESIGNS
Powder Room
1. Tile America, Bambusa, Wenge.
2. Waterware Showrooms of Plimpton & Hills, HanStone Quartz, Monterey.
3. Rejuvenation, Beckett drawer pull, Brandy.
4. Revival, vintage floor rug.
5. Benjamin Moore, Feather Down.
6. Waterware Showrooms of Plimpton & Hills, Kohler, Pinstripe Pure widespread faucet, Polished Nickel.
7. Schumacher, Burley, Straw, wallpaper.
8. Schumacher, Belvedere, Straw, wallpaper.
9. Zak + Fox, Bamako, Kabara.Photographs by Anastassios MentisMEWS DESIGNS
Powder Room
1. Tile America, Bambusa, Wenge.
2. Waterware Showrooms of Plimpton & Hills, HanStone Quartz, Monterey.
3. Rejuvenation, Beckett drawer pull, Brandy.
4. Revival, vintage floor rug.
5. Benjamin Moore, Feather Down.
6. Waterware Showrooms of Plimpton & Hills, Kohler, Pinstripe Pure widespread faucet, Polished Nickel.
7. Schumacher, Burley, Straw, wallpaper.
8. Schumacher, Belvedere, Straw, wallpaper.
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8/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisMOREAU DESIGNS
Screened-In Porch, Stone Patio
1. Benjamin Moore, Ipanema.
2. Benjamin Moore, Swept Away.
3. Benjamin Moore, Warmed Cognac.
4. Sherwin-Williams, Parisian Patina.
5. Sherwin-Williams, Alabaster.
6. Kravet, Aswirl, Ivory.
7. Clarke & Clarke, Marissa, Teal/ Spice.
8. Kravet, Juteball Cord, Clay.
9. Anna Elisabeth, S2341, Pool.
10. Anna Elisabeth, S4397, Porcelain.
11. Anna Elisabeth, Greenhouse Fabrics, S2238, Pink.Photographs by Anastassios MentisMOREAU DESIGNS
Screened-In Porch, Stone Patio
1. Benjamin Moore, Ipanema.
2. Benjamin Moore, Swept Away.
3. Benjamin Moore, Warmed Cognac.
4. Sherwin-Williams, Parisian Patina.
5. Sherwin-Williams, Alabaster.
6. Kravet, Aswirl, Ivory.
7. Clarke & Clarke, Marissa, Teal/ Spice.
8. Kravet, Juteball Cord, Clay.
9. Anna Elisabeth, S2341, Pool.
10. Anna Elisabeth, S4397, Porcelain.
11. Anna Elisabeth, Greenhouse Fabrics, S2238, Pink. -
9/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisMCCORY INTERIORS
Foyer and Landing
1. Scalamandré, Lark Stripe, Bluebell.
2. Fabricut, Calders Fringe, 04.
3. S. Harris, Moxie Mohair, 22.
4. Somerselle, Robert Passal, Renzo, Liliac, wallcovering.
5. Clarke & Clarke, Mansour, Damson.
6. Lee Jofa, Maisie Linen, Tan/Leaf.
7. Silver State, Lido, Aubergine.
8. Fabricut, Darcy, 01.Photographs by Anastassios MentisMCCORY INTERIORS
Foyer and Landing
1. Scalamandré, Lark Stripe, Bluebell.
2. Fabricut, Calders Fringe, 04.
3. S. Harris, Moxie Mohair, 22.
4. Somerselle, Robert Passal, Renzo, Liliac, wallcovering.
5. Clarke & Clarke, Mansour, Damson.
6. Lee Jofa, Maisie Linen, Tan/Leaf.
7. Silver State, Lido, Aubergine.
8. Fabricut, Darcy, 01. -
10/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisCAMDEN GRACE INTERIORS
Dining Room
1. Pierre Frey, Toile de Nantes, Vintage Green.
2. Anna Elisabeth, Greenhouse Fabrics, Daffodil.
3. RM Coco, Villa Burgundy.
4. Studio Four NYC, Anna Spiro, Kandilli, Natural.
5. Stark, Walton, Sky.
6. Phillip Jeffries, Gold Coast Silk, Beachwood Beige, wallcovering.Photographs by Anastassios MentisCAMDEN GRACE INTERIORS
Dining Room
1. Pierre Frey, Toile de Nantes, Vintage Green.
2. Anna Elisabeth, Greenhouse Fabrics, Daffodil.
3. RM Coco, Villa Burgundy.
4. Studio Four NYC, Anna Spiro, Kandilli, Natural.
5. Stark, Walton, Sky.
6. Phillip Jeffries, Gold Coast Silk, Beachwood Beige, wallcovering. -
11/11Photographs by Anastassios MentisANTHONY BARATTA LLC
Bedroom
1. Sister Parish, Boxwood, Coral, wallcovering.
2. Sister Parish, Serendipity, Blue–Red, wallcovering.
3. Pratt & Lambert, Apple Candy.
4. Sister Parish, Dolly, China Blue.
5. Diamond Baratta Archives, Lee Jofa, Locust Valley Floral.
6–8. M&J Trimmings, grosgrain accent ribbon.
9. Diamond Baratta Archives, Lee Jofa, Tarrant Plaid.
10. Fabric.com, Ticking Stripe Twill, Red.
11. Romo, Linara, Oxford Blue.
12. Diamond Baratta Archives, Lee Jofa Collection, Diamonds and Roses.
13. Sherwin-Williams, Hinting Blue.
14. Sherwin-Williams, Honest Blue.
15. Benjamin Moore, Soft Jazz 16. Bergamo, archival fabric.Photographs by Anastassios MentisANTHONY BARATTA LLC
Bedroom
1. Sister Parish, Boxwood, Coral, wallcovering.
2. Sister Parish, Serendipity, Blue–Red, wallcovering.
3. Pratt & Lambert, Apple Candy.
4. Sister Parish, Dolly, China Blue.
5. Diamond Baratta Archives, Lee Jofa, Locust Valley Floral.
6–8. M&J Trimmings, grosgrain accent ribbon.
9. Diamond Baratta Archives, Lee Jofa, Tarrant Plaid.
10. Fabric.com, Ticking Stripe Twill, Red.
11. Romo, Linara, Oxford Blue.
12. Diamond Baratta Archives, Lee Jofa Collection, Diamonds and Roses.
13. Sherwin-Williams, Hinting Blue.
14. Sherwin-Williams, Honest Blue.
15. Benjamin Moore, Soft Jazz 16. Bergamo, archival fabric.
The print version of this article appears with the headline: Sample Boards.
This article appears in the July/August 2022 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).