Home Tour: A Contemporary Take on a Traditional Beach House
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1/8Photographs by Willie ColeA trio of bitter lemon leather-covered barstools from Charles Stewart adds a jolt of color to the kitchen. Milk-glass pendants are from Visual Comfort; countertops are made of honed Cararra marble; custom cabinetry is designed by Forehand + Lake.Photographs by Willie ColeA trio of bitter lemon leather-covered barstools from Charles Stewart adds a jolt of color to the kitchen. Milk-glass pendants are from Visual Comfort; countertops are made of honed Cararra marble; custom cabinetry is designed by Forehand + Lake.
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2/8Photographs by Willie ColeOggetti’s Waffle mirror in the foyer is meant to evoke waves; the petrified wood and polished nickel console is through Asia Loft. A peek into the dining room reveals Forehand + Lake custom-designed cabinetry. The focal point is a Thomas Berntsen silver gelatin print from his “Dancing Leaves” series. A Visual Comfort light fixture hangs above a Bolier dining table and Charles Stewart Company dining chairs. All floral arrangements are by the Flowerfall.Photographs by Willie ColeOggetti’s Waffle mirror in the foyer is meant to evoke waves; the petrified wood and polished nickel console is through Asia Loft. A peek into the dining room reveals Forehand + Lake custom-designed cabinetry. The focal point is a Thomas Berntsen silver gelatin print from his “Dancing Leaves” series. A Visual Comfort light fixture hangs above a Bolier dining table and Charles Stewart Company dining chairs. All floral arrangements are by the Flowerfall.
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3/8Photographs by Willie ColeForehand + Lake designed the living room oak and walnut coffee table, the sectional and the club chairs. The banana-leaf-wrapped side table and the driftwood sculpture are from Cocoon. The fabric for the sheers is through Andrew Martin.Photographs by Willie ColeForehand + Lake designed the living room oak and walnut coffee table, the sectional and the club chairs. The banana-leaf-wrapped side table and the driftwood sculpture are from Cocoon. The fabric for the sheers is through Andrew Martin.
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4/8Photographs by Willie ColeA Phillip Jeffries raffia wall covering lines the walls of the family room, where the ceiling and trim are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Manchester Tan. The paprika chenille-covered chair and ottoman are through Vanguard; the sectional is a Forehand + Lake custom design and wears a checked Pindler & Pindler linen. The mahogany coffee table is through Hickory Chair, and the rug is from Antrim Rugs.Photographs by Willie ColeA Phillip Jeffries raffia wall covering lines the walls of the family room, where the ceiling and trim are painted in Benjamin Moore’s Manchester Tan. The paprika chenille-covered chair and ottoman are through Vanguard; the sectional is a Forehand + Lake custom design and wears a checked Pindler & Pindler linen. The mahogany coffee table is through Hickory Chair, and the rug is from Antrim Rugs.
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6/8Photographs by Willie ColeA leather-covered John Richard bench anchors the master bedroom. The nightstands are from Vanguard Furniture, and the alabaster lamps are through Visual Comfort. Sheers in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric create a breezy feel; the chair and ottoman are through Donghia.Photographs by Willie ColeA leather-covered John Richard bench anchors the master bedroom. The nightstands are from Vanguard Furniture, and the alabaster lamps are through Visual Comfort. Sheers in a Rogers & Goffigon fabric create a breezy feel; the chair and ottoman are through Donghia.
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7/8Photographs by Willie ColeIn the bathroom, the mood is crisp and clean with Forehand + Lake custom-designed cabinetry and mirror, sconces and hardware from Klaffs, plus wall and floor tile through Porcelanosa.Photographs by Willie ColeIn the bathroom, the mood is crisp and clean with Forehand + Lake custom-designed cabinetry and mirror, sconces and hardware from Klaffs, plus wall and floor tile through Porcelanosa.
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8/8Photographs by Willie ColeThe third-floor balcony offers a breathtaking view of Long Island Sound.
This article appears in the October 2016 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).