GALLERY A Former Working Oyster House Transforms into a Sublime Showstopper on Rowayton's Five Mile River
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1/22Photography by Keith Scott Morton
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2/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the living room, an Oomph coffee table anchors sofas and club chairs covered in a Perennials fabric; the blue stools and throw pillows are upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric; the patterned pillows are in a Madeline Weinrib fabric. Rug is through JD Staron.Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the living room, an Oomph coffee table anchors sofas and club chairs covered in a Perennials fabric; the blue stools and throw pillows are upholstered in Pierre Frey fabric; the patterned pillows are in a Madeline Weinrib fabric. Rug is through JD Staron.
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3/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the entry, a runner by Magdelena York graces the stained hardwood floors; the lantern is through Oomph, and the bench is from Oly Studio.Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the entry, a runner by Magdelena York graces the stained hardwood floors; the lantern is through Oomph, and the bench is from Oly Studio.
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4/22Photography by Keith Scott Morton
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5/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe oyster-shell door knocker was designed by Ed Waskiewicz.
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6/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe house shares a waterfront perch with the community dock. For passing boaters “the interior is like a Hollywood stage set,” says the designer.Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe house shares a waterfront perch with the community dock. For passing boaters “the interior is like a Hollywood stage set,” says the designer.
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7/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the living room, Christopher Spitzmiller lamps sit atop Oomph side tables. The blue pendant lights in the open-plan kitchen designed by Deane are by Urban Electric.Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the living room, Christopher Spitzmiller lamps sit atop Oomph side tables. The blue pendant lights in the open-plan kitchen designed by Deane are by Urban Electric.
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8/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe house shares a waterfront perch with the community dock. For passing boaters “the interior is like a Hollywood stage set,” says the designer.Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe house shares a waterfront perch with the community dock. For passing boaters “the interior is like a Hollywood stage set,” says the designer.
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9/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe deck is perfect for an al fresco feast.
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10/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonLynn Morgan takes the helm.
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11/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonAn oysterman unloads the day’s catch.
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12/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonSailing is a popular pastime on the river.
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13/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the dining room, a hexagonal chandelier from Chameleon Fine Lighting hangs above a Holly Hunt table. A striped Dhurrie by JD Staron plays off the Travers linen chair fabric.Photography by Keith Scott MortonIn the dining room, a hexagonal chandelier from Chameleon Fine Lighting hangs above a Holly Hunt table. A striped Dhurrie by JD Staron plays off the Travers linen chair fabric.
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14/22Photography by Keith Scott Mortonarched yacht-like ceiling, a China Seas Quadrille fabric covers the window seat, and the furnishings are upholstered in Romo’s Linara Cloud. The coffee table is through Hickory Chair; the brass sconces are by Urban Electric. The shell console is through Noir Furniture.Photography by Keith Scott Mortonarched yacht-like ceiling, a China Seas Quadrille fabric covers the window seat, and the furnishings are upholstered in Romo’s Linara Cloud. The coffee table is through Hickory Chair; the brass sconces are by Urban Electric. The shell console is through Noir Furniture.
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15/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonOn the top floor, polished teak and holly floors evoke a luxury yacht.Photography by Keith Scott MortonOn the top floor, polished teak and holly floors evoke a luxury yacht.
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16/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe entry courtyard offers a spot of privacy.
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17/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonA ship’s bunk, complete with cleating hardware and a hidden trundle, was custom made for the homeowners’ grandchildren.Photography by Keith Scott MortonA ship’s bunk, complete with cleating hardware and a hidden trundle, was custom made for the homeowners’ grandchildren.
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18/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe guest-room walls are done in a Phillip Jeffries grasscloth; Oomph bedside tables flank a custom headboard; the mirror is from Made Goods. Perennials window panels sport a coral Pindler & Pindler trim.Photography by Keith Scott MortonThe guest-room walls are done in a Phillip Jeffries grasscloth; Oomph bedside tables flank a custom headboard; the mirror is from Made Goods. Perennials window panels sport a coral Pindler & Pindler trim.
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19/22Photography by Keith Scott Morton
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20/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonA hanging lantern in the stairwell is from Treilliage.
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21/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonShimmery guest bathroom tile through D&D Fine Homes catches reflections from a Hudson Valley Lighting sconce.Photography by Keith Scott MortonShimmery guest bathroom tile through D&D Fine Homes catches reflections from a Hudson Valley Lighting sconce.
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22/22Photography by Keith Scott MortonAn Anne Packard oil on driftwood hangs above coat pegs in the mudroom.Photography by Keith Scott MortonAn Anne Packard oil on driftwood hangs above coat pegs in the mudroom.
This article appears in the September 2014 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).