Years of collecting enrich a historic Nantucket cottage Image Gallery
Interior designer Susan Zises Green updates a historic home with the next generation in mind.
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1/13photography by Durston SaylorAntique windows that were salvaged from the original house offer a peek into the children’s playroom. Carolina Craft table and chairs are from Pottery Barn Kids.photography by Durston SaylorAntique windows that were salvaged from the original house offer a peek into the children’s playroom. Carolina Craft table and chairs are from Pottery Barn Kids.
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2/13photography by Durston SaylorA painting by William Hawkins—purchased at the Fleisher/Ollman Gallery—anchors the end of the living room. A real find at Daniel Barney Antiques: A pair of brown and orange Chinese cloisonné vases were wired as lamps. Matching mirrors flank French doors that lead outside to the patio. A McGuire chaise is covered in Basic Linen Weave in Alabaster.photography by Durston SaylorA painting by William Hawkins—purchased at the Fleisher/Ollman Gallery—anchors the end of the living room. A real find at Daniel Barney Antiques: A pair of brown and orange Chinese cloisonné vases were wired as lamps. Matching mirrors flank French doors that lead outside to the patio. A McGuire chaise is covered in Basic Linen Weave in Alabaster.
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3/13photography by Durston SaylorDrapes in the parlor are made from a Rogers & Goffigon fabric. Desk chair fabric is Chelsea Editions Central Park Sampler.photography by Durston SaylorDrapes in the parlor are made from a Rogers & Goffigon fabric. Desk chair fabric is Chelsea Editions Central Park Sampler.
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4/13photography by Durston SaylorAn antique statue of Lord Nelson stands watch over the living room. McGuire sofas are covered in Basic Linen Weave in Alabaster. Coral pillow fabric is through Clarence House. Dalmatian pillow fabric is through John Rosselli & Associates. Carpet is through ABC Carpet & Home.photography by Durston SaylorAn antique statue of Lord Nelson stands watch over the living room. McGuire sofas are covered in Basic Linen Weave in Alabaster. Coral pillow fabric is through Clarence House. Dalmatian pillow fabric is through John Rosselli & Associates. Carpet is through ABC Carpet & Home.
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5/13photography by Durston SaylorIn the powder room, an antique mirror seems to float above a custom vanity with Waterworks sink and hardware. Rectangular mirror-back sconces are through Vaughan Designs.photography by Durston SaylorIn the powder room, an antique mirror seems to float above a custom vanity with Waterworks sink and hardware. Rectangular mirror-back sconces are through Vaughan Designs.
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6/13photography by Durston SaylorRogers & Goffigon drapes and an antique bedspread set the palette for the master bedroom. Chaise fabric is through Pierre Frey.photography by Durston SaylorRogers & Goffigon drapes and an antique bedspread set the palette for the master bedroom. Chaise fabric is through Pierre Frey.
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7/13photography by Durston SaylorBuilder Mark Godfrey helped create a new family home in Nantucket’s Historic District, while honoring the roots of the original home built in 1824. Wide-plank flooring and Kravet wallpaper complement Susan Zises Green’s extensive collection of antiques.photography by Durston SaylorBuilder Mark Godfrey helped create a new family home in Nantucket’s Historic District, while honoring the roots of the original home built in 1824. Wide-plank flooring and Kravet wallpaper complement Susan Zises Green’s extensive collection of antiques.
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8/13photography by Durston SaylorBuilder Mark Godfrey helped create a new family home in Nantucket’s Historic District, while honoring the roots of the original home built in 1824. Wide-plank flooring and Kravet wallpaper complement Susan Zises Green’s extensive collection of antiques.photography by Durston SaylorBuilder Mark Godfrey helped create a new family home in Nantucket’s Historic District, while honoring the roots of the original home built in 1824. Wide-plank flooring and Kravet wallpaper complement Susan Zises Green’s extensive collection of antiques.
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9/13photography by Durston SaylorWilliam Yeoward glassware complements the place settings in the dining room.photography by Durston SaylorWilliam Yeoward glassware complements the place settings in the dining room.
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10/13photography by Durston SaylorAn antique chandelier draws all eyes upward in the kitchen. Black Windsor-style chairs are reproductions through the Nantucket Historical Association. Brass swing-arm lamps are through Val Maitino Antiques. Blue and white urns are through Bardith.photography by Durston SaylorAn antique chandelier draws all eyes upward in the kitchen. Black Windsor-style chairs are reproductions through the Nantucket Historical Association. Brass swing-arm lamps are through Val Maitino Antiques. Blue and white urns are through Bardith.
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11/13photography by Durston SaylorIn the attic bedroom, the antique bureau is through Rafael Osona Auctions. The bed cover is through Roberta Roller Rabbit. The headboard is through West Elm. White bedside tables are through McGuire.photography by Durston SaylorIn the attic bedroom, the antique bureau is through Rafael Osona Auctions. The bed cover is through Roberta Roller Rabbit. The headboard is through West Elm. White bedside tables are through McGuire.
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12/13photography by Durston SaylorRussian Sunburst chairs surround a round Chaparral table with a bronze base and a pearl Staron top. A toboggan chaise invites lounging in front of the fireplace. The gold snail in the foreground is actually a child’s rocking horse.photography by Durston SaylorRussian Sunburst chairs surround a round Chaparral table with a bronze base and a pearl Staron top. A toboggan chaise invites lounging in front of the fireplace. The gold snail in the foreground is actually a child’s rocking horse.
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13/13photography by Durston SaylorIn the entry hall, an antique coal scuttle fits into a corner. Bird prints are by Olof Rudbeck.photography by Durston SaylorIn the entry hall, an antique coal scuttle fits into a corner. Bird prints are by Olof Rudbeck.
This article appears in the November 2013 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).