PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDermott

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Travis Kinney

PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDermott

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Travis Kinney

PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDermott

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Travis Kinney

PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDermott

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN Travis Kinney

The before and after of the renovation of an antique farm house.

PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDermott

The before and after of the renovation of an antique farm house.

PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDermott

A young family updates their home, with a clean palette and graphic art. Textures meet tone - shades of blue mix with pale backgrounds to bring light and brightness indoors.

PHOTOGRAPHY John Bessler

A cherry-paneled study, is updated with contemporary art, lacquered walls and brass accents, all anchored by a custom modern desk.

PHOTOGRAPHY John Bessler

Cued by the waterfront setting, this project was led by the client’s opening statement - we want the design to feel happy. Layered art, graphic fabrics and organic textures combine to create a frame to the views outside.

A traditional space gets the Brooklyn vibe treatment. A young family requested soft fabrics and organic textures, with durability in mind. nothing cookie cutter; a chic color-drenched bar area and pale kitchen play off one another. Crisp linens and graphic details create a moment of Zen in the master.

To the owners of this cottage, the most important feature was the view.

Fabrics were selected to be calm, neutral and durable—no distractions from the natural color outside the window. Furniture was chosen to be comfortable for lazy weekend naps in addition to ample seating for entertaining and enjoying the outside.

From the get-go, the homeowner fell in love with the colorful Pierre Frey grasscloth which anchored the bar off the dining room—the rest of the house fell in to place around it. The eclectic mix of family antiques and art from travels world wide gives a simple seaside cottage sophistication.

PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Landino

The homeowners requested a pop of color for the front door to set the tone for the rest of the house. Stepping in to the entry you see the view, the lively wallpaper, and the eclectic dining room full of personal and colorful collections.

PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Landino

The family wanted the bedrooms to be fresh, comfortable and easy care for the many friends + family they love to have visit!

PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Landino

Gorgeous vintage bird paintings that had been forgotten in a closet became the focus of this sun-filled sitting room.

PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Landino

A small master bath is given a full makeover - in this Connecticut house. Painted finishes and smart storage join the most up-to-date- bathroom fixtures to prove that a spa-like retreat can be achieved in any setting.

As seen in CTC&G

PHOTOGRAPHY Ellen McDemott

Our brief was to create friendly family warmth within our client’s new modern farmhouse. Blending old and new, we capitalized on the clean-lined architecture and magnificent mountain views by honoring scale, using updated traditional forms and liberal shots of harmonious color. Formal spaces open onto more family-oriented areas, making coordination between the rooms an important aspect of the design. Forgiving yet elegant fabrics and finishes were a necessity since they entertain frequently and wanted easy care without sacrificing good looks.

PHOTOGRAPHY John Gruen

A contemporary feel for a house full of collected items.

This New Canaan farmhouse benefits from bright light and pretty views out to nature. Collected antiques, furniture, objects and art stand out against luxurious, but simple fabrics and finishes — allowing the textures to come forward.

PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Landino

After raising their four children in this classic house, these busy clients recognized it was in need of an update.  A “no-room-is-off-limits” policy for pets and grandchildren set the expectation that rooms are to be used and furnishings must be comfortable to stand up to real-life use. Building on the great bones of the house and integrating the client's eclectic art collection, spaces were created that are livable and relaxed, yet elegant enough for formal entertaining. We helped assess family heirlooms, determining which pieces resonated with them so that the favorites could be worked into the overall design scheme. Unusual antique and contemporary pieces were sourced that suited their style and made sense with the existing inherited items. An over-sized Christian Liagre coffee table anchors the living room, working seamlessly with the couple's special antique Persian rugs. 

PHOTOGRAPHY Jeff McNamara

As the scope of work for this pretty Greek Revival-style pool house in Western Massachusetts progressed, it exposed our client’s need for additional living quarters. The project evolved from a simple open-air structure to a small multi-use guest house —  a low-maintenance, indoor/outdoor, four-season space. The top concern - that the pool house and furnishings complement the adjacent pool as well as the stunning natural setting. Starting with easy-care faux wood ceramic flooring as a neutral base, ship-lap paneling was added for warmth and texture along with practical indoor/outdoor fabrics.  Pool-hued glass tiles and an oversized porthole mirror add interesting scale to the bathroom. The changing area has ample storage for towels and wooden blinds for privacy.

PHOTOGRAPHY John Gruen

The owners of this 1920’s center hall Colonial, extensively renovated in 2000, felt it was time for a refresh.  

The appealing layout of the home’s classic kitchen has a generous island for entertaining and glass cabinets to store collections of dinner and glassware.  A fresh coat of white paint, silvery grass cloth on the walls and new lighting in the dining area gave the room new energy. 

Renovations to the master bedroom included transforming the existing closet into a dressing room and repurposing a guest room for an en suite master bathroom. 

PHOTOGRAPHY Neil Landino

Cheerful and colorful describes the scheme of this updated and re-imagined whole-house project.  Despite the cottage’s 'original’ condition, our clients jumped at the chance to buy it - a downtown location in the middle of a small New England college town. A top to bottom refit, while retaining the original character and style of the house helps it function optimally now as a guest house. Easy-care finishes that stand up to multiple comings and goings made the most sense: good quality painted pieces in bright colors, durable fabrics, painted floors and simple window treatments keep the feel young and happy.  The color choices create maximum visual flow throughout the cottage, serving to both expand the space visually and allow for superior functionality. Furnishings, accessories and bedding can be moved or used interchangeably, yet still maintain the scheme.

PHOTOGRAPHY John Gruen