The location of the rug-hooking room makes it feel like a tree house in warm-weather months.
Jane Bescherer’s hooked rugs are delightful works of art.
“The wall of fabrics does all the talking,” says architect Mark Finlay about the straightforward design of the rug-hooking room. “It’s really a workroom.” The homeowner, whose handiwork warms the white oak floor by Phoenix Flooring, has views to her garden while she works. Windows are by Marvin and doors are Classic Door Supply.
The exterior of the addition is a combination of vertical painted pine siding and stacked stone. Roofing by Red Cedar Shingles.
A chair covered in an old army blanket with a wood seat by Hoffman & Woodward sits in front of an antique hutch.
A circular brick patio by Mark Finlay is defined by hostas and other greenery and provides a tranquil space for outdoor dining.
A freestanding door is the whimsical entry to the hot tub.
A hooked rug by the owner hangs above a spotted desk by Hoffman & Woodward.
Pastoral settings are among the themes the homeowner explores with her hooked rugs.
An old farm table is the centerpiece in the kitchen, where plates and porcelain by Mara Superior top the cabinets.
Stone walls and an abundance of trees first attracted the Bescherers to the two-acre property.
Stone pathways invite visitors to explore the gardens.
Architect Mark Finlay managed to preserve the pine trees so rooms would be nestled in greenery. Lamp post is handmade by Gates Moorey .
A trio of metal four-poster beds creates the perfect backdrop for overnights in the sleeping loft. Carved Scandinavian-style brackets are a nod to the homeowner’s Danish roots.
The homeowners’granddaughter enlivened the powder room with a mural of the property. Bathroom fixtures are through Waterworks.
This article appears in the March 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).