GALLERY Step Inside a New Canaan Home Infused with Color
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1/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn the library, English armchairs are clothed in Bennison fabric; the coffee table is from Oomph; the antique partner’s desk is Baker; and the Brunschwig & Fils leopard ottoman features Clarence House trim.Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn the library, English armchairs are clothed in Bennison fabric; the coffee table is from Oomph; the antique partner’s desk is Baker; and the Brunschwig & Fils leopard ottoman features Clarence House trim.
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2/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisThe tree-lined driveway establishes a sense of order that continues with the Federalist-style home’s architecture.Photographs by Anastassios MentisThe tree-lined driveway establishes a sense of order that continues with the Federalist-style home’s architecture.
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3/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn the living room, an Edward Ferrell sofa in a Pierre Frey cotton, yellow silk pillows, an English armchair swathed in a green Manuel Canovas fabric, and a red painting, purchased more than 25 years ago from the SFMOMA, combine to make a colorful splash.Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn the living room, an Edward Ferrell sofa in a Pierre Frey cotton, yellow silk pillows, an English armchair swathed in a green Manuel Canovas fabric, and a red painting, purchased more than 25 years ago from the SFMOMA, combine to make a colorful splash.
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4/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisAn avid gardener, homeowner Mayling McCormick continued the work of the previous owner who established the yard with a wide variety of flowering trees. The home’s rear elevation received a facelift at the hands of architect Louise Brooks.Photographs by Anastassios MentisAn avid gardener, homeowner Mayling McCormick continued the work of the previous owner who established the yard with a wide variety of flowering trees. The home’s rear elevation received a facelift at the hands of architect Louise Brooks.
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5/15Photographs by Anastassios Mentis
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6/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisArchitect Louise Brooks and homeowner Mayling McCormick.
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7/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn the kitchen dining nook, McCormick, paired a contemporary painting by Wolf Kahn with a rustic looking table and chairs from RH. The seat fabric is by Elizabeth Eakins. The fireplace surround is black slate.Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn the kitchen dining nook, McCormick, paired a contemporary painting by Wolf Kahn with a rustic looking table and chairs from RH. The seat fabric is by Elizabeth Eakins. The fireplace surround is black slate.
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8/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisBright Farrow & Ball wallpaper turns the oval dining room from traditional to transitional. The vintage Kindel chairs wear linen from Colefax and Fowler, and the side chairs are covered in Cowtan & Tout linen. The chandelier is from Agostino Antiques, and the carpet is from Stark.Photographs by Anastassios MentisBright Farrow & Ball wallpaper turns the oval dining room from traditional to transitional. The vintage Kindel chairs wear linen from Colefax and Fowler, and the side chairs are covered in Cowtan & Tout linen. The chandelier is from Agostino Antiques, and the carpet is from Stark.
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9/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisBright details in the dining room.
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10/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisThe white lacquer garden bench in the entry is from Janus et Cie; and the red and white pillows wear Pierre Frey linen.Photographs by Anastassios MentisThe white lacquer garden bench in the entry is from Janus et Cie; and the red and white pillows wear Pierre Frey linen.
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11/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisThe main stair leads to the upper level of the library.
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12/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisA pair of antique cherry four-poster beds in the guest room are topped with Elizabeth Eakins pillows and throws and Pratesi linens. The candlestick lamps are from Vaughan, and the wallpaper is Stroheim & Romann.Photographs by Anastassios MentisA pair of antique cherry four-poster beds in the guest room are topped with Elizabeth Eakins pillows and throws and Pratesi linens. The candlestick lamps are from Vaughan, and the wallpaper is Stroheim & Romann.
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13/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisOn the upper level of the library, the homeowner reads in an antique wing chair covered in Colefax and Fowler striped linen. The walls and shelves are crafted from butternut wood.Photographs by Anastassios MentisOn the upper level of the library, the homeowner reads in an antique wing chair covered in Colefax and Fowler striped linen. The walls and shelves are crafted from butternut wood.
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14/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn McCormick’s daughter’s room, the bed, night tables and bench are all from Lewis Mittman; bed linens are from Leontine Linens and John Robshaw. The antique armchair from John Rosselli is covered with John Robshaw linen.Photographs by Anastassios MentisIn McCormick’s daughter’s room, the bed, night tables and bench are all from Lewis Mittman; bed linens are from Leontine Linens and John Robshaw. The antique armchair from John Rosselli is covered with John Robshaw linen.
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15/15Photographs by Anastassios MentisFramed Besler tulips hang above the mahogany antique four-poster bed in the master bedroom. Bright green Oomph pillows add punch to the loveseat; and the Brunschwig & Fils ottoman sports Manuel Canovas fabric and Clarence House fringe.Photographs by Anastassios MentisFramed Besler tulips hang above the mahogany antique four-poster bed in the master bedroom. Bright green Oomph pillows add punch to the loveseat; and the Brunschwig & Fils ottoman sports Manuel Canovas fabric and Clarence House fringe.
This article appears in the February 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).