GALLERY Tour an English-Style Home Updated with Contemporary Flair
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1/12Photographs by John GruenChairs from Circa Antiques surround a table from Walters Wicker. The composite limestone columns supporting the custom-made mahogany pergola are from Haddonstone.Photographs by John GruenChairs from Circa Antiques surround a table from Walters Wicker. The composite limestone columns supporting the custom-made mahogany pergola are from Haddonstone.
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2/12Photographs by John GruenClub chair cushions are dressed in Clarence House fabric and provide provide comfy seating on the back terrace alongside Pennoyer Newman planters. Landscape architecture was done by Peter Cummin.Photographs by John GruenClub chair cushions are dressed in Clarence House fabric and provide provide comfy seating on the back terrace alongside Pennoyer Newman planters. Landscape architecture was done by Peter Cummin.
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3/12Photographs by John GruenThe entry redesign included adding a sweeping double staircase with iron railings and an ox-eye window above the front door.Photographs by John GruenThe entry redesign included adding a sweeping double staircase with iron railings and an ox-eye window above the front door.
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4/12Photographs by John GruenAn antique Anglo-Indian green glass lantern freshens up the traditional dining room, which has walls in Farrow & Ball’s high-gloss Mahogany. The custom curtains are in a Lee Jofa fabric trimmed in ribbon from Samuel & Sons. Dining table is from George Subkoff Antiques.Photographs by John GruenAn antique Anglo-Indian green glass lantern freshens up the traditional dining room, which has walls in Farrow & Ball’s high-gloss Mahogany. The custom curtains are in a Lee Jofa fabric trimmed in ribbon from Samuel & Sons. Dining table is from George Subkoff Antiques.
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5/12Photographs by John GruenDining room chairs feature tablets with different scenes representing hobbies of each family member; the cushions are covered in a Cowtan & Tout fabric.Photographs by John GruenDining room chairs feature tablets with different scenes representing hobbies of each family member; the cushions are covered in a Cowtan & Tout fabric.
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6/12Photographs by John GruenVintage velvet pillows on the dining room windowseat are from Harbor View Center for Antiques.Photographs by John GruenVintage velvet pillows on the dining room windowseat are from Harbor View Center for Antiques.
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7/12Photographs by John GruenA custom ottoman in a Garrett Leather calfskin sits on the custom painted floor in the mudroom.Photographs by John GruenA custom ottoman in a Garrett Leather calfskin sits on the custom painted floor in the mudroom.
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8/12Photographs by John GruenIn the family room, a sectional is covered in a Kravet ikat. The white lacquered tables are from Jonathan Adler; vases are from Rinfret Home & Garden.Photographs by John GruenIn the family room, a sectional is covered in a Kravet ikat. The white lacquered tables are from Jonathan Adler; vases are from Rinfret Home & Garden.
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9/12Photographs by John GruenIn the master bathroom, marble wall tiles from Greenwich Tile & Marble make a striking statement. The single rock crystal ball sconces in a polished nickel finish are from Charles Edwards, and the Herbeau plumbing fixtures are from Klaffs.Photographs by John GruenIn the master bathroom, marble wall tiles from Greenwich Tile & Marble make a striking statement. The single rock crystal ball sconces in a polished nickel finish are from Charles Edwards, and the Herbeau plumbing fixtures are from Klaffs.
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10/12Photographs by John GruenGourd vase lamps rest on painted tables in the master bedroom, where the carpet is from Stark and the bed pillows are crafted from a Cowtan & Tout embroidered linen.Photographs by John GruenGourd vase lamps rest on painted tables in the master bedroom, where the carpet is from Stark and the bed pillows are crafted from a Cowtan & Tout embroidered linen.
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11/12Photographs by John GruenA wall of hand-colored prints in mahogany frames disguise a television cabinet.Photographs by John GruenA wall of hand-colored prints in mahogany frames disguise a television cabinet.
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12/12Photographs by John GruenThe room’s soft palette is reflected in accessories on the bedside table.
This article appears in the February 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
