Tour a New Old House with Southern Style in Litchfield County
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1/12Photographs by George RossA new construction Greek Revival designed by architects Peter Coffin and Eric Flanders, of Doyle Coffin Architecture, has views of the Berkshires. The house was built to look as it had been around for ages with a slightly southern feel.Photographs by George RossA new construction Greek Revival designed by architects Peter Coffin and Eric Flanders, of Doyle Coffin Architecture, has views of the Berkshires. The house was built to look as it had been around for ages with a slightly southern feel.
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2/12Photographs by George RossA porte cochère opens into the guest quarters.
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3/12Photographs by George RossIn the entry foyer, antique English wooden and brass candlestick lamps from Parc Moncea top an English console from English Accents Antiques; Oushak rug is from Keivan Woven Arts.Photographs by George RossIn the entry foyer, antique English wooden and brass candlestick lamps from Parc Moncea top an English console from English Accents Antiques; Oushak rug is from Keivan Woven Arts.
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4/12Photographs by George RossHandpainted wallpaper from Gracie covers the dining room walls. George III Mahogany dining chairs from William Word surround a Louis XVI style dining table.Photographs by George RossHandpainted wallpaper from Gracie covers the dining room walls. George III Mahogany dining chairs from William Word surround a Louis XVI style dining table.
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5/12Photographs by George RossIn the living room, a Michael Smith chintz covers a club chair, and curtain panels are in a Rogers & Goffigon floral. A velvet sofa sports custom throw pillows with Rose Tarlow and Chelsea Textiles fabrics and Samuel & Sons trim.Photographs by George RossIn the living room, a Michael Smith chintz covers a club chair, and curtain panels are in a Rogers & Goffigon floral. A velvet sofa sports custom throw pillows with Rose Tarlow and Chelsea Textiles fabrics and Samuel & Sons trim.
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6/12Photographs by George RossInterior designer Tammy Connor took pieces from the clients’ various collections and arranged them thoughtfully throughout the house. Majolica plates and carved ducks adorn a sunroom wall.Photographs by George RossInterior designer Tammy Connor took pieces from the clients’ various collections and arranged them thoughtfully throughout the house. Majolica plates and carved ducks adorn a sunroom wall.
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7/12Photographs by George RossThe clients' carved roosters found a home in the porch.
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8/12Photographs by George RossRustic wooden counter stools from English Country Antiques provide seating at the kitchen island. Custom slipcovers in a George Smith fabric top antique chairs at a cherry wood farm table from Hen House Antiques. The burnished brass chandelier is through Authentic Designs.Photographs by George RossRustic wooden counter stools from English Country Antiques provide seating at the kitchen island. Custom slipcovers in a George Smith fabric top antique chairs at a cherry wood farm table from Hen House Antiques. The burnished brass chandelier is through Authentic Designs.
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9/12Photographs by George RossA sunroom table and chairs are wrapped with windows and views of the Berkshires.Photographs by George RossA sunroom table and chairs are wrapped with windows and views of the Berkshires.
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10/12Photographs by George RossFarrow & Ball wallpaper covers the master bedroom walls. Curtain panels are Bennison with Samuel & Sons trim. Antique brass twisted candlestick lamps from Parc Monceau Antiques top a 19th-century English oak mahogany chest from Kenny Ball.Photographs by George RossFarrow & Ball wallpaper covers the master bedroom walls. Curtain panels are Bennison with Samuel & Sons trim. Antique brass twisted candlestick lamps from Parc Monceau Antiques top a 19th-century English oak mahogany chest from Kenny Ball.
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11/12Photographs by George RossIn the master bathroom, Connor arranged a collection of the clients’ mirrors in an unexpected way. “You need to think outside the box a little bit,” says Connor. “It’s less expected but still feels traditional.”Photographs by George RossIn the master bathroom, Connor arranged a collection of the clients’ mirrors in an unexpected way. “You need to think outside the box a little bit,” says Connor. “It’s less expected but still feels traditional.”
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12/12Photographs by George RossIn a guest room, shams are crafted from a Travers fabric. An English Regency pine table sits between a pair of custom spindle headboards. Wicker mirrors are through Privet House.Photographs by George RossIn a guest room, shams are crafted from a Travers fabric. An English Regency pine table sits between a pair of custom spindle headboards. Wicker mirrors are through Privet House.
This article appears in the January 2018 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
