Tour a Historic Killingworth Cottage
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1/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonFishelson’s renovation of an 18th-century Cape in Killingworth created an airy, clean retreat with an emphasis on historical integrity. Authentic Designs in Vermont handcrafted the pewter-finished sconces in the living room.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonFishelson’s renovation of an 18th-century Cape in Killingworth created an airy, clean retreat with an emphasis on historical integrity. Authentic Designs in Vermont handcrafted the pewter-finished sconces in the living room.
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2/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonLight bathes winter greenery from Ballek’s Garden Center in East Haddam.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonLight bathes winter greenery from Ballek’s Garden Center in East Haddam.
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3/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe 19th-century wide board pine floors in the kitchen were sourced from Brooklyn Restoration Supply in Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner.” Brosco windows are through Ring’s End. French porcelain pulley lights above the sink and the kitchen island are from Holloways of Ludlow. Restoration Hardware stools sit across from La Cornue’s CornuFé stainless steel and satin chrome range. The sink faucet is Herbau, and the countertop and sink are light gray Fireslate.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe 19th-century wide board pine floors in the kitchen were sourced from Brooklyn Restoration Supply in Connecticut’s “Quiet Corner.” Brosco windows are through Ring’s End. French porcelain pulley lights above the sink and the kitchen island are from Holloways of Ludlow. Restoration Hardware stools sit across from La Cornue’s CornuFé stainless steel and satin chrome range. The sink faucet is Herbau, and the countertop and sink are light gray Fireslate.
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4/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonFlowers backlit by the soft afternoon sun.
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5/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe traditional keeping room opens onto the kitchen.
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6/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe antique barn door opens into what is now the master bedroom.
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7/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonMuted upholstery contemporizes an 18th-century sofa in the living room.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonMuted upholstery contemporizes an 18th-century sofa in the living room.
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8/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonFishelson took a 20th-century barn on the property and reconfigured it as a master bedroom, joining the structure to the rest of the house via a breezeway where her office is located.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonFishelson took a 20th-century barn on the property and reconfigured it as a master bedroom, joining the structure to the rest of the house via a breezeway where her office is located.
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9/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonIn the dining room, as throughout the rest of the house, Fishelson removed drywall on the ceiling to expose textured antique beams.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonIn the dining room, as throughout the rest of the house, Fishelson removed drywall on the ceiling to expose textured antique beams.
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10/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe airy master bedroom and super sized bathroom make up one large room separated by glass-paneled carriage doors. Nickel sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting frame the bed.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe airy master bedroom and super sized bathroom make up one large room separated by glass-paneled carriage doors. Nickel sconces from Hudson Valley Lighting frame the bed.
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11/11Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe white tub and polished nickel tub filler are from Waterworks. The linen rug by the bathtub is fromElizabeth Eakins in South Norwalk.Photographs by Keith Scott MortonThe white tub and polished nickel tub filler are from Waterworks. The linen rug by the bathtub is fromElizabeth Eakins in South Norwalk.
This article appears in the March 2012 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
