Inside a Fashion Executive’s Polished Greenwich Residence

Connecticut bluestone walls, the epitome of garden living, are the backdrop for the outdoor living room, made cozy with a woven rug from Annie Selke. The overscaled cocktail table accommodates drinks and casual meals in front of the fire. The teak swivel chairs are by Gloster; woven chairs are from Brown Jordan. The wall lantern is from Troy Lighting. Photography by Tim Lenz

Creating a new primary residence for a fashion executive and his wife was not a challenge for us since it was our fifth project together. The clients were beginning a new chapter of their lives and wanted a modern design aesthetic while avoiding cold minimalism. This was achieved, even in the midst of a global pandemic, by integrating some of the furniture the couple already owned and using a warm color palette and textures throughout.

The exterior is a classic Connecticut stone house, designed by Cormac Byrne and built by Joe Nannariello. The interior is washed in shades of fresh white paint, creating a backdrop for comfortable upholstery, soft woven rugs, and the clients’ collections. An outdoor living room and fireplace is a favorite place to relax and entertain friends and family surrounded by beautiful gardens designed by Renée Byers.

Language of Home: The Interiors of Foley & Cox by Michael Cox (Monacelli) Photography by Tim Lenz