Excerpt from Living Traditions: Interiors by Matthew Patrick Smyth
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1/13Photographs by John GruenThis custom dining table was made by a Brooklyn artisan who crafts furniture out of former railroad ties and other pieces of track; its weight dictated the installation of a steel beam in the floor for support. The custom ebony Windsor chairs are a touch of historic Connecticut.Photographs by John GruenThis custom dining table was made by a Brooklyn artisan who crafts furniture out of former railroad ties and other pieces of track; its weight dictated the installation of a steel beam in the floor for support. The custom ebony Windsor chairs are a touch of historic Connecticut.
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2/13Photographs by John GruenThe installation of butterflies is by Paul Villinski.
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3/13Photographs by John GruenThe house, designed by Martin E. Moore/Coastal Designers & Consultants, Inc., takes full advantage of its country location with a stunning pool surrounded by views of the rolling hills.Photographs by John GruenThe house, designed by Martin E. Moore/Coastal Designers & Consultants, Inc., takes full advantage of its country location with a stunning pool surrounded by views of the rolling hills.
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4/13Photographs by John GruenDesign decisions for this Connecticut farmhouse were driven by the clients’ art collection and their desire that the interiors have a true “country” feel. The strong imagery is balanced by an equally forceful pattern and color used in moderation. The painting is by Carroll Dunham. Giza-blue ottoman fabric covers an ottoman from Andrew Martin. The sisal carpet is from Patterson, Flynn & Martin.Photographs by John GruenDesign decisions for this Connecticut farmhouse were driven by the clients’ art collection and their desire that the interiors have a true “country” feel. The strong imagery is balanced by an equally forceful pattern and color used in moderation. The painting is by Carroll Dunham. Giza-blue ottoman fabric covers an ottoman from Andrew Martin. The sisal carpet is from Patterson, Flynn & Martin.
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5/13Photographs by John GruenThe F. Schumacher toile-patterned wall covering in the master bedroom features woodland scenes.Photographs by John GruenThe F. Schumacher toile-patterned wall covering in the master bedroom features woodland scenes.
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6/13Photographs by John GruenThe garden shed was designed by Jean Brooks Landscapes.
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7/13Photographs by John GruenA chaise in the master bedroom is covered in a Rose Tarlow fabric.
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8/13Photographs by John GruenIn the master bedroom sitting room, the sofa is covered in Ralph Lauren Fab Woodmarsh Floral fabric in ivory, the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams side chair and ottoman are from Hammertown Barn.Photographs by John GruenIn the master bedroom sitting room, the sofa is covered in Ralph Lauren Fab Woodmarsh Floral fabric in ivory, the Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams side chair and ottoman are from Hammertown Barn.
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9/13Photographs by John GruenThat the room’s rug and wall sculptures mirror each other closely is a case of life emulating art.Photographs by John GruenThat the room’s rug and wall sculptures mirror each other closely is a case of life emulating art.
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10/13Photographs by John GruenThe rug design preceded the art—an assemblage of rulers by John Salvest—because of a year-long lead-time for delivery.Photographs by John GruenThe rug design preceded the art—an assemblage of rulers by John Salvest—because of a year-long lead-time for delivery.
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11/13Photographs by John GruenThe large wood sculpture is by Bryan Nash Gill.
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12/13Photographs by John GruenAn antique American table stands over an antique American painted chest in the entry hall. Bronze twig mirror is from Lorin Marsh. The carpet is Elizabeth Eakins.Photographs by John GruenAn antique American table stands over an antique American painted chest in the entry hall. Bronze twig mirror is from Lorin Marsh. The carpet is Elizabeth Eakins.
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13/13Photographs by John GruenThe upstairs landing displays some of the client’s collections, including Robert Rauschenbergs on the wall and antique whirligigs on the bench. The custom carpet is by Elizabeth Eakins.Photographs by John GruenThe upstairs landing displays some of the client’s collections, including Robert Rauschenbergs on the wall and antique whirligigs on the bench. The custom carpet is by Elizabeth Eakins.
This article appears in the September 2011 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
