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contents JUL/AUG 2022 vol. 17 | issue 3

features

M O F F LY M E D I A

departments 6 EDITOR’S NOTE

GOLD COAST C O N N E C T I C U T • 2022

in fairfield county

BEST OF THE GOLD COAST

8 GET THE GOODS Color: Sage Green; Black Rattan; Picnic

The votes are in for all your home favorites.

16 GETAWAY Easy escape to Block Island Beach House

INSIDE JOB

18 SHOP TALK Local design news, the latest collections, haute happenings and more

A Southport charmer gets a full refresh.

COOL & COLLECTED Vintage furniture and global finds fill a stately home.

HOME, MADE

72 ATHOME WITH Tata Harper shares her local favorites.

A small house bursts with big personality.

Every Greek Revival home should have a Golden Retriever to welcome visitors.

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editor’s note /HISTORY LESSONS

love old homes. What they lack in closet space and electrical outlets they make up for in big, beautiful charm; arched doorways, intricate carved wood, built-in bookcases and handsome hardware. That perfectly imperfect patina of an antique home is not easily—if ever—recreated.

But sometimes we’re faced with the reality of buildings that are on the losing end of their battle with time, as designer Bonnie Paige knows well. Her original plan for a cosmetic renovation quickly became a much more extensive project (p. 34). With creative thinking, she was able to turn out a house that fits right in with the Victorians and Federal façades on her flower-lined Southport street. The challenge for homeowner Courtney McGinnis was grappling with the grand and formal architecture of her Greek Revival home (p. 44). With her business partner, Sam O’Brien, McGinnis runs Clover Design, and the two friends spend their days treasure hunting for home finds and furniture. There was no question that they could fill the house with their eclectic pieces, but they needed architect Kirtley Cameron to make those good bones work for a busy family. The finshed product is a visual treat; rooms layered with color and pattern and texture, but also lived-in and inviting.

SCAN TO EXPLORE

After purchasing a home in Connecticut, New York designer Ryan Lawson began taking part in a New Canaan weekend tradition: lining up for brunch at Rosie. He learned quickly what the locals already knew—that the food is incredible, but the crowds returned faithfully to see owner Rosie Bonura, whose visits from the back kitchen—in between baking batches of giant cookies—are always warm and welcoming. The two became dear friends and eventually, designer and client, tackling Bonura’s 1730-built home (p. 56). Their working relationship sounds like an ideal one—plotting buying trips to faraway places and slowly filling the small rooms of her home with their finds. The end result, with a moody black kitchen at the center of the house, reflects Bonura’s personality and shows off all of her collected keepsakes in one well-designed space. I’m saving the best for last, but you should really read it first. Readers have been voting for Best of the Gold Coast businesses since 2005, and this year, athome is getting in on the list (p. 24). Check out all the winners—your neighbors’ favorites for everything from paint to pools—in one definitive list. A big thank you to everyone who entered our A-List Awards. I can’t wait to see you all at The Village on September 13th to celebrate our winners and show off all your hard work. Tickets are available at athomealistawards.com, and you’ll want to make sure to get them soon!

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SAGE IS ALL THE RAGE FOR SUMMER

FARROW & BALL Palm from the California Collection by Kelly Wearstler; $115 for 4L. Greenwich; farrow-ball.com

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Handmade Moroccan zellige 2x6 fern green terracotta tile; $20 per sq. ft. cementocollection.com

DEGRENNE PARIS Fuse 24-piece jade flatware set; $360. saksfifthavenue.com

i like sage green because it adds an earthy, organic p op of c ol or by bringing the ou tside in!

THE URBAN ELECTRIC CO. Nyhavn double sconce; $2,272. urbanelectric.com

ANTHROPOLOGIE Collins occasional chair; $1,998. Westport; anthropologie.com

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Ming large 4-drawer dresser in sage green; $3,170. Schwartz Design Showroom, Stamford; schwartzdesign showroom.com

JULIA BEROLZHEIMER x POTTERY BARN Lily scalloped party bucket; $99. Westport; potterybarn.com

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF DESIGNERS/BRANDS

—emily fuhrman, sage & ginger interior design

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What’s next is now here. Elegant toilets with multiple temperature and spray settings. Concrete basins available in 28 amazing colors. Faucets inspired by architectural masterpieces. Handcrafted farmhouse sinks that transform into efficient workstations. If it’s new, if it’s exciting, and if it’s something you would love to show off in your home, you’ll find it at a Bender showroom near you.

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goods/DARK MATTER WEAVE IN SOME DRAMA WITH BLACK RATTAN

2 4 using bl ack r at tan and bl ack woven pieces ind o or or ou t adds dr ama and gives weight t o a cl assic design.

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2 SELAMAT DESIGNS

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Alondra sconce; $900. Hoagland’s, Greenwich; hoaglands.com

Folha coastal beach black mirror; $495. kathykuohome.com

Double drum pendant; price upon request. cuffstudio.com

Nyles coffee table; $2,095. jaysonhome.com

Malloe tall black basket with handles; $99.95. Westport; crateandbarrel.com

Malawi lantern in black; starting at $199. The SoNo Collection; arhaus.com

Nami lounge chair by Thomas Pheasant; to the trade. Wakefield Design Center, Stamford; wakefielddesign center.com

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This Old House Idea House Builder & Developer, Interior Design: Greyrock Homes Lighting: Chloe Winston Lighting Design Photo: Nat Rea for This Old House

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PACK YOUR BASKET WITH THESE ELEVATED ESSENTIALS

1 SERENA & LILY Beach house blanket in coastal blue; $228. Westport; serenaandlily.com

2 SUNNYLIFE

Round picnic cooler basket; $180. sunnylife.com

3 BD EDITION 14 oz. Stemmed wine glasses; $60 for set of four. burkedecor.com

4 KULE The knit canvas tote; $188. kule.com

5 BUSINESS & PLEASURE CO. The sling chair in antique white; $249. businessand pleasureco.com

6 CB2 Mila oyster bottle opener; $29.95. cb2.com

Melamine dinner plate, in leafy blue; $14. Westport; shopterrain.com

6 It’s a bottle opener!

—carlyn vellante, destination haus

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF DESIGNERS/BRANDS

the key t o an elevated picnic experience is t o keep it simple and dec or ate with intention. use the surrounding area for table embellishments, like wildfl owers or shells.

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DESIGNER-APPROVED DESTINATIONS

left: A view of the exterior, complete with weathered shingles and Victorian details. middle: Vintage surfboards were a must for a property originally called The Surf Hotel. right: The views are unrivaled at the only oceanfront hotel.

Easy Breezy This BLOCK ISLAND gem embraces surfer style and island living

Every seat is a good one on the property’s wraparound porch.

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building’s history (it started as a cottage for the island doctor in 1873) before emerging after a full renovation in 2019 as Block Island Beach House. The reimagined resort pays homage to its storied past, with an elevated surf shack vibe inside and an outdoor space that invites guests to take in perhaps its best feature: the sweeping views of Crescent Beach. Boston firm Elder & Ash dreamed up the redesign, collecting one-of-a-kind antiques and vintage surfboards to evoke the nostalgia of the island’s original beach cottages. Styled alongside modern light fixtures and against a backdrop of statement wallpaper, the result feels fresh. Distressed wood

above: A recent

addition to the property, The Gables has one of the only pools on the island. below: The frosé is available all day at Beach Bar and will match the sunset pink sky.

PHOTOGRAPHY: READ MCKENDREE

isitors to Block Island know the iconic property well— with its Victorian façade and wraparound porch—a welcome sight for travelers stepping off the ferry to experience one of Rhode Island’s treasured summer spots. Locals remember it as The Surf Hotel, which anchored the small area of village shops for most of the

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furniture sits on hand-selected oriental rugs, and original art hangs on shiplap walls— special touches that complete the homey ambience in each unique room. One of the best ways to take in the view is with a drink in hand. This summer, the cocktail list includes margaritas, rum punch, and plenty of other refreshing concoctions to beckon you in from the beach. Pair your BIBH Surfslide (the hotel’s take on a mudslide) with a plate from The Surf, known for its casual menu, which includes BBQ and seafood-forward shared plates. There’s also the Beach Bar, where you can grab a frosé as you’re coming up from the sand, the perfect way end to a day of swimming or take in the sunset. Your best plan is not have one at all. Book a stay, explore the island on a bike or moped, and carve out plenty of time for beach lounging. Chances are, you’ll become a Block Island regular, too.

GET A ROOM Each unique space blends beach house charm with elevated amenities

above: Retro

touches run throughout, like at the charming bar. below: The fish tacos are a favorite of the summer menu.

Block Island Beach House 32 Dodge Street Block Island, RI 02807 larkhotels.com

SHACK CHIC Drift off to sleep in a vintage-inspired spindle king bed. Blackout shades ensure you’ll sleep in— unless you’re getting up for a sunrise surf.

VIEW FINDER

PHOTOGRAPHY: READ MCKENDREE

Snag a room with a balcony, and enjoy morning coffee or happy hour cocktails on your perch at the only oceanfront hotel on Block Island.

NEW WAVE

The vibe in the lobby is laid-back and lived-in. JUL/AUG 2022

Rooms at The Gables offer more space and options with twin beds, making them ideal for families.

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left: Warm neutrals and cool blues create a beachy bedroom escape. center: Watercolor fabric drapes are hand-dyed and made from the finest alpaca and linen fibers. right: This modern space features Paola fabric from the Dune Collection. below: Outdoor performance fabrics from Hallgarten’s line reflect her signature style

INSIDE, OUT

s one of the first artists to bring alpaca rugs and fabrics to the United States, Rosemary Hallgarten has been developing and creating textiles with Peruvian artisans for over 15 years. Since 2001, her company has offered clients a range of sustainable products while ensuring that indigenous textile artisans— especially those living in Nepal, Brazil, and Peru—have the support and acclaim they deserve. The Dune Collection, Hallgarten’s newest offering, is inspired by the pristine white sands, rustic coastline, and textured cork trees of Comporta, Portugal. This selection features stunning, visually textured, organic patterns that are both dynamic and versatile; the textiles can make your space feel more subtle or more

dramatic, depending on how you style them. Paola fabric, which is part of the Dune collection, invokes sea and sand and was developed in response to designers’ requests for another outstanding indoor/outdoor fabric that doesn’t sacrifice softness for strength. Hallgarten sources rugs, fabrics, and accessories that reflect her appreciation of family legacy, sense of place, and both ancient and modern art. Most of her products are hand-made by local craftspeople who dye, knot, weave, and embroider in their own homes. Visit her at the New York Design Center or her new Norwalk showroom to see (and touch) them all for yourself. 163 Main Street, Norwalk, rosemaryhallgarten.com

PHOTOS: CHRIS EVERARD; STYLING BY ALYCE TAYLOR

ROSEMARY HALLGARTEN ADDS ALL-WEATHER OPTIONS WITH NEW TEXTILE COLLECTION

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Haute HQ PRUDENCE HOME & DESIGN Opens New Canaan Office

above: Colletta stands in front of her work in the new Westport studio space.

MAKING A MARK

ward-winning, full-service boutique design firm Prudence Home & Design (PHD) has some new digs. Boasting 12-foot ceilings, French doors, and impeccable lighting, the New Canaan location is owner Prudence Bailey’s labor of love. “It’s still not done. I have new desks and chairs coming, but I love how it looks right now!” Prudence was previously running her business out of her own home; the move to a new office, right on a main shopping street in New Canaan, was a much-needed change. “My home felt more like an office than a family home. I couldn’t wait to move!” PHD, founded in 2015, offers clean and fresh interiors that blend modern and traditional styles. The boutique firm assists clients with everything from new construction design and renovations to interior design and styling. Visit PHD’s new home to see how the design firm can help elevate yours. 76 Elm Street, Suite 204, New Canaan, prudencehomes.com

ARTIST LINDA COLLETTA’S CONCEPT SPACE WOWS IN WESTPORT

PRUDENCE BAILEY: STEPHANE KOSSMAN; LINDA COLLETTA: COURTESY OF ARTIST

bstract artist Linda Colletta’s new studio concept space is open in Westport, where she’ll be showing “ElectroWoven” to the public through September. By enhancing abstract art education in the Westport community and by fostering more interaction and collaboration between artists and enthusiasts, Colletta’s new space aims to make studio art more accessible to the public. Her solo exhibition, the first in the new space, features “Wovens,” a series of work by the artist where she explores “the intersection of abstract expressionism and fiber art, with a contemporary twist.” Colletta works mostly in acrylic on raw woven canvas for her “Electro-Woven” pieces, which highlight the physicality involved in her work; the kind of artwork through which, in her own words, she endeavors to find out whether she can “make a mark that has never been made” and wonders, “What is my mark? Was I here?” Be sure to visit her new Westport studio to see for yourself. 33 Elm Street, Westport, lindacolletta.com

above: Greens and blues keep it cool and collected so creativity can flow. Seating choices run the gamut from vintage armchair to modern stool, and high ceilings are a welcome spacemaker.

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left top: Much like PHD’s design aesthetic, their office space is a mix of modern and traditional styles. left bottom: A comfy couch to relax on after long meetings. right: Natural light helps lift spirits and tired eyes.

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WELLNESS POOLSIDE WITH JERMAR DESIGNS + DR.KATIE Private residence, New Canaan

1 Shari Lebowitz and Jeanne Collins of JerMar Designs 2 Elizabeth Ethridge McGann, Judy Phillips, Megan Gagnon and Emily Hanlon 3 Plants First by Dr. Katie Takayasu 4 Dr. Katie and Jeanne Collins speak to guests 5 A change of scenery as the group moved to the orchard 6 Lisa Clarke, Dr. Katie Takayasu, Maggie Wehri, Courtney Evans 7 Jessica Huetter, Ann Spilker and Julie Stein

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1 Guests sit poolside for the presentation 2 Katherine Megrue-Smith and Elle Smith 3 Michelle Seaver and Kristin Dolan 4 The pool house dining area by JerMar Designs 5 Margaret Roscoe 6 Beth Burke 7 Jeanne Collins and Elizabeth Ethridge McGann 8 Dr. Katie leads the women in meditation

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BEST The Best? Says who?! Based on readers’ votes, here’s your ultimate home team: the ones we call on to reimagine, redecorate, and rebuild.

Antiques + Vintage Store Mongers Market 1155 Railroad Ave., Bridgeport, 203-583-5899; mongers-market.com

Appliances Aitoro 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-2471; aitoro.com Closet + Organization California Closets 565 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-529-7353; californiaclosets.com Décor The Post 1799 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-292-5700; thepostct.com

Furniture Serena & Lily 35 Elm St., Westport, 203-635-8000; serenaandlily.com

Kitchen + Bath BENDER 235 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-286-5896; 28 Harbor St., Stamford, 203-324-6166; see all showroom locations at benderplumbing.com

Garden Center Terrain 561 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-226-2750; shopterrain.com

Lighting Chloe Winston Lighting Design 68 Water St., Norwalk, 203-957-8686; chloewinstonlighting.com

Hardware + Paint + Windows + Doors Ring’s End 181 West Ave., Darien, 203-655-2525; see all locations at ringsend.com

Linens Fig Linens and Home 66 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-227-8669; figlinensandhome.com

Home Tech Robert Allen Multimedia 21 Cross St., New Canaan, 203-856-0058; ramultimedia-ctny.com

Outdoor Furniture Patio.com 428 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-3084; see all locations at patio.com Pool Design Shoreline Pools 393 West Ave., Stamford, 203-967-1203; shorelinepools.com Rugs Redi-Cut 1620 Post Rd. E., Westport, 203-349-6394; redicarpets.com Stone Gault Stone 11 Ferry Lane West Westport, 203-227-5181; gaultstone.com

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A mix of what Serena & Lily does best: beaded statement lighting, luxe fringe-trimmed seating, and a coastal woven coffee table to tie it all together.

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T SERENA & LILY // Winner of BEST Furniture

ou can sit with us. Who wouldn’t want to, when the choices look this good? Serena & Lily has offered customers “a fresh approach to home” for years. Most notably: furniture designed with a nod to coastal chic style, and a wide range of options when it comes to color, pattern, and texture. Visit the Westport Design Shop to bring the best of the Gold Coast (sun, sea, sand) right into your living room (or patio, or kitchen...). JUL/AUG 2022

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Beautiful clothes deserve a beautiful place to live. In addition to best-in-theindustry organization, expect top-of-the-line finishes and handsome hardware.

Get Organized The top three features of a covetable closet, according to California Closets.

EVERSTYLE DRAWERS This drawer system was specifically created for California Closets. Features like faux leather lining, glass fronts, and metal trims combine with customizable components like dividers, trays, baskets, and adjustable bars for optimal style and function.

CUSTOM SHOE STORAGE

COURTESY OF CALIFORNIA CLOSETS; COURTESY OF BENDER; COURTESY OF THE POST

People love having a dedicated place for their shoes. Let them show you an array of configurations and systems, from shoe fences to cubbies, which ensure space for every type of shoe, from high heels to sneakers.

above: Pretty pairs get their own mood lighting.

ACCESSORIES A complete system of tie, belt, and scarf racks is available, as well as valets, mirrors, and more, all cleverly designed to save space and optimize functionality.

CALIFORNIA CLOSETS // Winner of BEST Closet + Organization

alifornia isn’t just known for king beds. It’s also home to the king of closets. Since 1978, California Closets has been helping homeowners, college kids, and just about anyone from the West coast to the best coast turn small spaces into an organized oasis. And there’s no sacrificing form for function here. Case in point: this glamorous walk-in closet keeps a fashion lover’s wardrobe staples tucked away or on display, and it’s styled to rival your favorite boutique. athomefc.com

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THE POST // Winner of BEST Décor

ity. Country. Coast. These are the shoppable “vibes” you’ll find at The Post, a home design, gifting, and gathering space that takes its inspiration from Fairfield County’s three main environs. Founded by three college friends, The Post is a close-knit business that celebrates how lucky we are to live in a place with so many options.

Décor from The Post’s “City” offerings brightens and lightens this fun, functional living room.

What’s On Tap Leisa Cole, showroom consultant at Bender, covers the newest faucets.

MIXED MATERIALS Lately, kitchen and bath faucets have incorporated and combined many materials into one design, like wood, concrete, glass, and mother of pearl.

TEXTURES Another recent trend we’ve noticed for both kitchen and bath faucets has been the use of texture, whether it’s knurling, grooves, or diamond etching.

INDUSTRIAL CHIC A lot of clients and designers have been trending towards a more industrial vibe, sometimes bringing in touches of raw plumbing, for example, to their spaces. This modern, white kitchen is outfitted with some of Bender’s bestselling options for upscale spaces.

BENDER // Winner of BEST Kitchen + Bath

above: A tub filler from London brand Crosswater.

f you’ve ever spent hours vacillating between quartz versus quartzite or polished nickel versus polished brass, then Bender is the place for you. Offering everything from tile and stone to HVAC and plumbing, Bender can help turn the kitchen or bath of your dreams into a reality. Bender offers top-of-the-line materials, showroom consultants at the ready, and, the best part? There’s even have an online inspiration gallery, in case you want to vacillate some more. JUL/AUG 2022

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Take It Outside Bryan Williamson, sales rep at GAULT, shares the latest backyard trends.

WARMTH Monolithic fire pits are trending this season. We’re receiving regular, steady orders for them from our fabrication shop.

STYLE Outdoor kitchens and grill stations have been popular the last few seasons; we’re seeing a lot of 2” thick countertops with a brushed finish.

CHLOE WINSTON // Winner of BEST Lighting

This beachy clean space by GLDESIGN doesn’t need to rely on frivolity for its impact: just light fixtures with gorgeous, clean lines and a pop of color.

eed some bright ideas? Head to Chloe Winston, a women-owned, premier lighting destination, and we guarantee light bulbs will go off. You’ll find top lighting brands like Visual Comfort, Hudson Valley Lighting, Currey & Company, and Palecek, to name only a few, as well as everything from modern, motorized window shades to 24K gold, 30-light chandeliers that push the $50k mark. The Norwalk showroom has lighting experts available for one-on-one consults that can help you flip the switch from fantasy space to lightfilled reality room. And the Chloe Winston namesake? The cat (Chloe) and dog (Winston) of the company’s two owners.

GAULT // Winner of BEST Stone

This mosaic cut, old spruce mountain quartzite from Gault Stone is as strong as it is stunning.

t’s time to romance the stone. (For romancing the stove, please see page 71.) Peruse the largest selection of both natural and man-made stone in New England at Gault, where every type of stone, “from the most popular to the unusual,” can be found. To lead you down the right path, Gault has over 150 years of experience and a customercentric philosophy. If that’s not enough, be sure to check out the company’s custom fabrication offerings to ensure your ideas won’t just stay in your head. You can also browse the inspiration tab on Gault’s website to fuel your project fantasies.

above: It’s time to up your grilling game.

ACCESS Product availability has improved, but we’re still encouraging clients to select domestic products, like outdoor porcelains and granites.

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The front entry of this shake shingle home features a front door by Upstate Door, a premium door manufacturer in Upstate New York.

Top Coat Elizabeth Reda, design sales manager at Ring’s End, reveals the top three paint colors right now.

WROUGHT IRON 2124-10 We are seeing so many homeowners come in and ask for moodier, darker colors. We love Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron. It’s a muted black hue with blue and gray undertones.

RING’S END // Winner of BEST Hardware + BEST Paint + BEST Windows + Doors

he trifecta: Ring’s End has won Best of the Gold Coast across three categories. For all your hardware, paint, and window/door needs, look no further. With locations across Connecticut and southern New York, Ring’s End has served our communities and helped simplify home improvement projects since 1902. Not sure if black and blue can really go together? Ask a Ring’s End designer for paint color advice. Need to fix some faulty window insulation? You know who to call.

MARILYN’S DRESS 2125-60 Marilyn’s Dress by Benjamin Moore is frequently recommended by our designers because of its subtle color and soothing, bluish-gray hue. This color is perfect for bedrooms and pairs well with a bright, white trim.

above: Marilyn’s Dress captures her iconic moment in color.

STEAM AF-15 Our go-to white is Steam, another Benjamin Moore shade, especially on the exterior of a home. It offers a super-clean, yet still soft, look.

This dining space is delightful, thanks to Marvin windows and a gemstoneesque lighting fixture.

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GREENWICH Antiques + Vintage Store Patrick Mele 60 William St., Greenwich, 203-717-1888; patrickmele.com Appliances Partridge & Rockwell 85 Pemberwick Rd., Greenwich, 203-531-8670; partridgeappliances.com Closet Organization Greenwich Organizing Solutions 109 Greenwich Ave. #2, Greenwich, 203-918-4302; newgreenwich.com Décor habitat greenwich 234 E Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-900-1233; habitatgreenwich.com

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Furniture habitat greenwich 234 E Putnam Ave., Cos Cob, 203-900-1233; habitatgreenwich.com

Home Tech Greenwich Fairfield Integrated Systems 1212 E Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-614-9365; fairfieldis.io

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Kitchen + Bath Waterworks 23 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-7766; see all locations at waterworks.com

DIY-ers and designers alike trust Farrow & Ball’s fine paint.

Paint Farrow & Ball 32 E Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-422-0990; see all locations at farrow-ball.com

Lighting Circa 21 West Putnam Ave., Suite A, Greenwich, 203-622-1417; see all locations at circalighting.com

Pool Design Shoreline 393 West Ave., Stamford, 203-357-1544; shorelinepools.com

Linens Lynnens 278 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, 203-629-3659; lynnens.com Outdoor Furniture Patio.com 428 West Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-3084; see all locations at patio.com

Rugs Riverside Floor Covering 1076 E Putnam Ave., Riverside, 203-637-3777; riversidefloorcovering .com Stone Precision Stone 1194 King St., Greenwich, 203-769-1231; precision-stone.com

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STAMFORD Antiques + Vintage Store Remix Market 77 Selleck St., #7207, Stamford, 203-989-9655; remixmarket.com Appliances County TV & Appliance 2770 Summer St., Stamford, 203-327-2630; countytv.com Closet Organization Matt Baier 14 Forest Lawn Ave., #B6, Stamford, 203-428-6294; mattbaier.com Décor Safavieh 230 Atlantic St., Stamford, 203-327-4800; see all locations at safavieh.com Furniture DWR 711 Canal St., Stamford, 203-614-0787; see all locations at dwr.com

Garden Center Sam Bridge 437 North St., Greenwich, 203-869-3418; sambridge.com Hardware True Value 205 Railroad Ave., Greenwich, 203-869-6750; see all locations at stores.truevalue.com

DWR is your one-stop shop for furniture, indoors and out.

Stop by Circa’s pristine showroom in Greenwich to browse the very best that premium lighting has to offer.

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Garden Center Designs By Lee 129 Interlaken Rd., Stamford, 203-322-2206; designsbylee.com

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DEANE has been creating custom kitchens since 1961.

Kitchen + Bath DEANE 1267 E Main St., Stamford, 203-327-7008; deaneinc.com Lighting The Accessory Store 69 Jefferson St., Stamford, 203-327-7128; stamfordshades.com Linens Bed Bath & Beyond 2275 Summer St., Stamford, 203-323-7714; see all locations at bedbathandbeyond.com Outdoor Furniture DWR 711 Canal St., Stamford, 203-614-0787; see all locations at dwr.com Paint Sherwin-Williams 305 West Ave., Stamford, 203-357-0439; see all locations at sherwin-williams.com Pools Henn Pools 1-800-592-9581; see all service locations at hennpools.com Stone Connecticut Stone 39 Larkin St., Stamford, 203-967-2937; connecticutstone.com Windows + Doors Ring’s End 921 High Ridge Rd., Stamford, 203-322-5502; see all locations at ringsend.com

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WESTPORT Antiques + Vintage Store Bungalow 4 Sconset Square, Westport, 203-227-4406; bungalowdecor.com

Home Tech Vivid Tek 1252 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-246-2011; vivid-tek.com Kitchen + Bath Kohler 1320 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-577-5388; see all locations at stores.kohler.com Lighting Serena & Lily 35 Elm St., Westport, 203-635-8000; serenaandlily.com Linens Serena & Lily 35 Elm St., Westport, 203-635-8000; serenaandlily.com

“Curated yet organic” finds at Bungalow are one-of-a-kind.

Closet Organization PRIM Living houseofprim.com Décor The Post 1799 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-292-5700; thepostct.com Furniture Serena & Lily 35 Elm St., Westport, 203-635-8000; serenaandlily.com Garden Center Terrain 561 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-226-2750; shopterrain.com Hardware Westport Hardware 616 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-227-1211; westporthardwarestore .com

Outdoor Furniture Patio.com 919 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-222-1620; see all locations at patio.com Paint Ring’s End 877 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-226-6133; see all locations at ringsend.com Pool Design Hoffman Landscapes 203-834-9656; see all service locations at hoffmanlandscapes. com Rugs Redi-Cut 1620 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-349-6714; redicarpets.com Stone Gault Stone 11 Ferry Lane West, Westport 203-227-5181; gaultstone.com Windows + Doors Ring’s End 877 Post Rd. E, Westport, 203-226-6133; see all locations at ringsend.com

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NEW CANAAN DARIEN Antiques + Vintage Store Fairfield County Antique and Design 39 Knight St., Norwalk, 203-826-8575; fairfieldantiqueanddesign.com Appliances Aitoro 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-2471; aitoro.com Closet Organization California Closets 565 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-529-7353; californiaclosets.com Décor Found 36 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-594-7807; foundanddesign.com Furniture Mandarine 863 Post Rd., Darien, 475-328-9962; mandarinehome.com Garden Center Nielsen’s 1405 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-2541; nielsensflorist.com

Since 1944, Nielsen’s has made Darien gardens beautiful.

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Hardware Weed and Duryea 21 Grove St., New Canaan, 203-966-2673; see all locations at northeastco.com

Kitchen + Bath Torrco 515 Commerce Dr., Fairfield, 203-307-4802; torrcodesigncenter.com

Home Tech Robert Allen Multimedia 21 Cross St., New Canaan, 203-856-0058; ramultimedia-ctny.com

Linens Bed Bath & Beyond 2260 Kings Hwy, Fairfield, 203-254-5684; see all locations at bedbathandbeyond.com

Lighting Chloe Winston Lighting Design 68 Water St., Norwalk, 203-957-8686; chloewinstonlighting.com

Outdoor Furniture Outdoor Design & Living 1301 Bronson Rd., Fairfield, 203-259-9630; outdoordesign.com

Linens The Linen Shop 21 Elm St., New Canaan, 203-972-0433 thelinenshopct.com

Paint Sherwin-Williams 695 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-255-3523; see all locations at sherwin-williams.com

Outdoor Furniture Seasons Too 836 Post Rd., Darien, 203-655-8444 seasonstoo.com Paint Ring’s End 181 West Ave., Darien, 203-655-2525; see all locations at ringsend.com Pool Design Rick Pinto Swimming Pools 9 Cross St., Norwalk, 203-847-5755 Rugs Dorello Carpets & Area Rugs 594 Main Ave., Norwalk, 203-847-0335; dorellocarpets.net

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Windows + Doors KLAR Studio 241 Westport Ave., Norwalk, 203-935-8403; klarstudio.com

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FAIRFIELD Antiques + Vintage Store Mongers Market 1155 Railroad Ave., Bridgeport, 203-583-5899; mongers-market.com

Furniture Beehive 1499 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-955-1122; thebeehivefairfield.com Garden Center Native 1899 Bronson Rd., Fairfield, 203-658-7475; anativeplantnursery.com Hardware Poster’s Hardware Dolan’s Corner, 2155 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, 203-309-4306; posterhardware.com

Unlock a treasure chest of antique, vintage, and hard-tofind items at Mongers Market.

Appliances Marsillios Appliances & TV 2031 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, 203-601-6359; marsillios.com JUL/AUG 2022

Home Tech Fairfield Integrated Systems 1212 E Putnam Ave., Greenwich, 203-614-9365; fairfieldis.io

Pool Design Fairfield Pool 278 Meadow St., Fairfield, 203-334-3600; fairfieldpool.com Rugs Karastan 500 Kings Highway, Fairfield, 203-335-6667; see all locations at karastan.com Stone Fairfield Stone 278 Meadow St., Fairfield, 203-330-0800; fairfieldstonect.com Windows + Doors Ring’s End 1139 Post Rd., Fairfield, 203-256-9550; see all locations at ringsend.com

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A revised plan for a historic home forces a designer to get creative

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above left: The transomed doorway frames the entrance into the primary suite. above right: A new window that feels original to the 1850s design. bottom left: The Bond faucet from Waterworks sits above the tub. bottom right: A linen daybed in the main bedroom offers an additional sleeping spot. opposite: With the house sitting up on a hill, Paige knew she had to add windows to bring in all the natural light. JUL/AUG 2022

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“Everybody thinks that dark rooms are gloomy, but with the right light and light furniture , I just think they’re so warm, homey and encompassing .” —bonnie paige

above: The exposed original framing leads into the living room, which Paige finished with custom oak furniture, built-in bookcases and a soapstone fireplace surround.

rebuild the entire house. While I was doing that, I raised the ceilings, reconfigured rooms, and updated everything to code for today. I kept the old timber and then used it throughout the house for beams and fireplace mantels, just to keep the character of the original house.

How did you find this house?

My last house was a ground-up renovation, and I planned on staying there but ended up selling it. I have a place in Newport, but I needed a new place here, and I’d been looking. This house had been sitting for a while, and it was totally overgrown—you could barely even see it.

What other features did you update?

I really liked the secret doors that Albert Hadley had done, so I incorporated that in closets and cabinetry to look like they’re just panels with a push mechanism. I added a bathroom to make all the bedrooms en suite. I kept the original fireplace but added two gas fireplaces. We changed all the windows, adding huge ones to bring in light. It’s set up high on a hill, and I wanted to bring in all of that natural light. There are all-new systems, underground and in the house. The original exterior framework is exactly what it was. I changed the pergola out and added porticos with this arched detail and corbels, just to give it a lot of character. It actually feels more like Southport than it did before.

What’s the history of the house?

It was built in 1859 and then became an Albert Hadley project in the ‘80s. I appreciated everything he had done (secret closet doors, closet retrofits) but I needed to make it more conducive to today’s family lifestyles with open spaces and a better flow. Originally, I was just going to clean it up—change the landscaping, reposition the kitchen a little bit—so I could have a nice quaint little house in Southport and keep my place in Rhode Island. Then I started taking stuff down and found that the structure of the house was built with old ship timbers and scraps. I had to get an engineer and then basically

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above: The floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead to a pergola-covered patio and allow light to flood into the cozy space.

wanted to keep that quaint feeling. I didn’t want to put up wainscotting. I kept the trim really simple and used Shaker cabinets. And reusing old wood was really important.

What was your design plan once you started rebuilding?

This is the third house I’ve done in Southport, and I really love the idea of keeping the history of the home and the history of the community but making it better. I wanted to keep the house what it was, what it was supposed to be, in size, scale, general design. So it looks like it was always there, but for today’s lifestyle. Everybody wants it open and for every bedroom to have their own bathroom. And outdoor spaces are so important. This whole first floor is all about that, there’s a patio on the back, a patio on the side from the living room. It goes around in a full circle, from patio to patio. I couldn’t take it down, because it was historic, so I had to build it from the inside out. For the inside, I took the dining room out, and I created an office and a bigger mudroom and bigger laundry room, because it’s just a lot more functional. There was an outside porch where I expanded the kitchen and made that my dining room. I enclosed it in floor-to-ceiling glass, so it would still feel like you were outside. I raised the ceilings but

Tell me about your decision to go dark in the living room.

Everybody thinks that dark rooms are gloomy, but with the right light and light furniture, I just think they’re so warm, homey, and encompassing. You can go there in the day or with a big fire at night. On Sunday, it’s great for reading the paper. Your books are there, the TV’s there. And especially because it’s connected to the patio, you have the large sliding doors, and there’s constant daylight in there. The downstairs feels so open. How were you able to do that?

Large hallways are important. People always think that it’s taking space away from rooms, but it really makes all of the spaces feel so much bigger. It opens up the staircase. It’s amazing how it works. With the kitchen,

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above: Custom-painted cabinetry and cane seat stools were chosen for the bright kitchen. below left: A Rohl faucet sits at the center of the kitchen’s island. below center: Peek past the white Viking appliances into the pantry backed with subway tile. below right: The hidden built-in storage in the living room adds to the clean look and eliminates the need for hardware.

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when you have larger spaces between the island and your cabinetry, the extra foot goes so far in making the kitchen look bigger. Space planning is really important for me. You never want to feel stuck in any room in any house. What were other areas where you had to think creatively about how to use the space efficiently?

I like having a pantry, and I like having a bar. I could’ve just had a long row of cabinets in an L shape, but instead I added a wall with a door opening and put the same kitchen cabinets in there. All the dishes are in there, the coffee maker, the microwave, toaster oven, all the extra stuff. And it’s just a great use of space; you get rid of seeing all of the appliances. It’s a special little space. When you walk into the living room from the kitchen, you walk by the bar. I had that extra room from the fireplace, so I put a bar right there. Tell us about the cottage.

There was a loft over the garage, and it was just used for storage. The roof was high enough that I could actually get a real staircase in there, and the concept went on from there. I needed an office, and I needed somewhere to stay while I was doing this house. It has a built-in desk system with drawers and cabinetry and then an in-set TV with more drawers and cabinetry and storage in the eaves and a full closet. Downstairs, there’s a kitchenette with sink and wine fridge, cabinetry, and then a full bath.

above: A mix of old (salvaged beam shelf) and new (Waterworks Atlas faucet) in the powder room. right: The tiled laundry room includes a farm sink, cement counters, and hardwarde from RH. far ight: Fluted glass on the sliding barn door conceals the laundry room.

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“I really love the idea of keeping the history of the home and

the history of the community but making it better .” —bonnie paige

top left: A floating shelf and mirror create a desk or vanity spot in an otherwise tight space. top right: Again, Paige kept the original framing, which created a cozy alcove for a guest bed. above: Paige shopped Bungalow in Westport for the pair of table lamps and wall hanging above the bed. The en suite bathroom includes AKDO tile on the floor and Waterworks Henry fixtures at the vanity. JUL/AUG 2022

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right: Original beams line the vaulted ceiling and serve as a mantel above the new gas fireplace. below left: A niche in the Carrara marble provides storage above the soaking tub. below right: Laminated glass surrounds the shower.

with the beams on the ceiling and the fireplace. The office in the kitchen is also phenomenal. I have a whole office in the garage, but this one is just easy; I’m here all the time. It’s not a huge house, but I had fourteen people sitting at my table recently. It works. I love the simplicity of the house.

What was the biggest challenge?

Gutting and reframing the house. I was really trying to do a quick fix, and then every time I came back, I realized it was not working. With the engineer involved, I saw what walls I could get rid of, and I ended up just having to reframe the entire house while keeping the exterior framework.

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Do you have a favorite room?

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I would say the living room and my bedroom, which is so cozy. The bedroom is set off—again I used a vestibule—so you come in from the hallway, and there’s a space with a pretty sconce and little shelf with my special things on it, and then there’s a door to the closet and a door to the bathroom and then an antique wood-framed opening, which goes into the bedroom

Design/Build: Bonnie Paige, Southport; 203-331-7512; bonniepaige.com Architect: Paulo Vicente, Vicente-Burin Architects, Fairfield; 203-319-9571; vbarchitect.com Carpenter: Ozyp Fine Carpentry, Fairfield; 203-615-8917 Accessories: Bungalow, Westport, 203-227-4406; bungalowdecor.com

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left: By taking one bay from the garage, Paige was able to create a cottage with an office and full bath. center: The clean cottage kitchen, complete with wine fridge. right: Parker Chevron wallpaper by Cailini Coastal adds subtle color to the cottage bathroom. below: With its bamboo accents and white walls, the office/ living space is an ideal retreat.

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interview with c ourtney m c ginnis & sam o’brien of cl over design and kirtley cameron of kirtley cameron design // phot o gr apher jane beiles

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left: The Greek Revival home makes a strong architectural statment, and the team knew they had to honor its history when considering the redesign.

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above: Most of the furniture pictured, like this plush, pink velvet armchair, was sourced from Clover Design’s treasure chest of vintage and antique finds. right: The soft, colorful ambiance of this sitting area seemingly contrasts the architecture’s strength—especially the grand, double doors of the entry—but, clearly, opposites do attract.

How was Clover Design born, and how would you describe your design aesthetic? Courtney McGinnis: Sam (O’Brien) and I are good friends from high school. We both raised our families in Bedford, NY, and really love going to flea markets and antique centers. We’ve always created our homes with passed-down pieces of furniture from our families as well as new pieces. We have a very eclectic sense of style, and a collected sense of style, and we realized that we have this shared interest. We had started what became Clover Design at a trunk show venue and realized after, “This would be really great to do forever!” I had a barn at my old house, and Kirtley (Cameron) lived across the street from me, and we had these design and furniture sales there for about six years. We took a hiatus to tend to our kids, but we’ve been back in business now for about three years, with a small space that’s a showroom and an office. Kirtley, what was your introduction to Courtney’s vision of her home? Kirtley Cameron: The first time we walked through the house—an

incredibly gracious, beautiful old house—the design goals that we talked about were to just honor the best old parts of the house. It was clear that some more recent additions were not doing the old house any justice. We took our cues from the oldest and most original part of the house:

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“we love patina ; we love things that are not new, or bright, or out of the catalogue. we like things with histories and things that have been worn.” —courtney mcginnis, homeowner & clover design co-founder

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“The design goals that we talked about were to just honor the best old parts of the house .” —kirtley cameron, architect

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the entry. That’s what Courtney fell in love with when she walked in the front door. We also really tried to make the newer part of the house feel like it had always been there. Another goal was to open the house up to the outside and to get more of a connection to the outdoor spaces and the entry. Then, we wanted to make it work for a modern family. There was no mudroom and no laundry room. The design goals were really driven by the house itself. CM: Kirtley’s design sensibility is integrating the older home aesthetic with modern living. That’s really what she does so well—honoring the old, historic elements of a home, and then integrating the modern aspects of living spaces. The three of us working together is so great, because we have the juxtaposition of the newer items, and then Sam’s and my aesthetic of bringing the old world, collected looks into the home.

The layered look of the home’s interior utilizes color, pattern, and texture in every room to create spaces that please the eye from every direction, always warranting a second (or third!) glance.

This project relies heavily on texture and patterned textiles. What was your strategy for all the color and prints? CM: Personally, I love textiles, rugs, and color, and I love mashing colors

together. And I think Sam has grown to love this idea from me. Sam O’Brien: I’m going to interject now. Courtney doesn’t actually love

color! But she loves using textiles for color, because she can shift them around, and she’s not stuck with them forever. She likes the versatility of textiles, because they can change over time. CM: Yes! It’s sort of a thrown-in, layered look, and that’s the look Sam and I like in a home: a look that is layered in different periods of history and different places around the world. And we love patina; we love things that are not new, or bright, or out of the catalogue. We like things with histories and things that have been worn. The formality of the home’s architecture is a strong presence, as opposed to the playfulness of the interior. How did you let the home’s history inform the direction of the design and decoration? KC: It definitely pushed me and challenged me, because that doesn’t come

naturally to me. I’m a bit more sparse in my interior decoration. I love the mix of old and new, and I love the rich materials and the patina, but I don’t really think in terms of textiles or layers or softness. So, knowing from the beginning that was going to be part of this, I think the architectural approach was to create a blank canvas for Courtney and Sam. Our goal for the design was to simplify. I think the main job of the architecture was to get out of the way and to create open spaces that were intimate in scale yet not too busy. CM: I think that’s what’s so great about working with Kirtley; she is not fussy. She’s also very metrical and really feeds off of symmetry, whereas I’m looser in aesthetic, and Sam is probably tighter. The house got to be more playful on the décor side, because we had the symmetry and beautiful foundation of the architecture.

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KC: When you both layer, I don’t even think it’s just about textiles. Some

of the finishes that Courtney chose—the plaster finishes, the finishes in the kitchen—all worked so well with all the materials. I think when you see it all together, it looks seamless, but it was a complicated project with a lot of details that needed to come together. Courtney and Sam have a great way of making it look so easy at the end. Tell me about that gorgeous, blue-gray color palette throughout the kitchen. How did you land on that? CM: It was really back and forth. I think we thought it was going to be

white at first. KC: We did go back and forth. I feel like once you decided on it being dark, that color came quickly, but it really started as a warm white. I love the color now. CM: The marble countertop that I found for the kitchen was dark, and I also knew I wanted the island to have that provincial farmhouse look, so the color was in keeping with that grayish coloring of the counter. KC: The center stairs drive the entire floor plan of upstairs and down. It’s a double-wide staircase that basically comes right through the kitchen in the back. We were dealing with a slanted ceiling coming very far down; where the ceiling color ended and the cabinets began was a big challenge for color in the kitchen. Once we got more sunlight in there and more windows, the dark color started to make sense. We’re guessing you were able to utilize vintage pieces that you’d already sourced for this project. Did you have to hunt for more once the design process had started? CM: Sam and I are always hunting. I think, with our rotation of items, we even swap things between our own houses! Mostly furniture. Nothing is permanent. The library is so lovely. It’s fantastically colorful and impactful without being distracting, we imagine, for someone who wants to curl up with a book and get cozy. What specific elements came together to make this room so enviable? KC: The room itself is more of a simplification. It had a lot going on when we first walked into the house. It was very formal and had columns and a lot of heavy trim work. Courtney came in and immediately knew which parts she wanted to keep and which parts she didn’t. We built a new wall in between that room and the mudroom. Once we simplified it, there were some wonderful, old elements that we started to replicate, and we carried those details into the built-ins around the rest of the room. CM: I knew I wanted that room to be dark. The color is from Farrow & Ball, and it’s a gray-green that almost reads as black. After pairing it with that high gloss Fine Paints of Europe on the walls, everything was perfect. I think having the simple, solid sofas—with nothing too fancy on them, because dogs are sleeping on them, and kids are in there with popcorn and toys—lets the walls continue more. And again, using textiles, pattern, pillows, and throws, and being unafraid of color, and rugs, and having

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I think, with our rotation of items,

we even swap things between our own houses !” —courtney mcginnis

above: The library is a favorite room of the designer’s kids, who love to sink into the soft double sofas and watch movies with friends, both furry and human. opposite page: The thoughtfulness of this redesign’s color story is evident when glancing into the library, where even the books complement rugs, furniture, and textiles.

left: The library is the heart of the home, where beloved books, collected by the homeowner and her husband, are practical as much as they are works of art.

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By adding contrast to the white walls, the blue-gray color palette of the kitchen creates drama, drawing attention away from the sloping ceiling.

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right above: Who needs a white kitchen? These designers aren’t afraid to opt for a dark shade. right below: This dinette is stylish, functional, and even dogapproved.

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“I created a home that I really, really love from something I wasn’t very comfortable in.” —courtney mcginnis

top: A laundry room was a much-needed addition to this classic home, especially for a busy family. bottom: The new mudroom helps keep shoes, hats, and jackets where they belong, and red and pink hues add some whimsy. left: The missing puzzle piece of the wet bar? An old, repurposed sink the designers found, immediately knowing where it should go.

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above: A perfect photo of imperfectly placed patterns captures the free, fun, and well-loved spirit of this home. below: A soaking tub was a must for this rustic, farmhouse-inspired bathroom. right: The primary bath blues continue into the bedroom, creating another layer of possibilities with block print textiles and color.

a lot of books. My husband is an avid art collector and historian, so we collect books on home and travel. It’s like wall art, having bookshelves— and ones that aren’t too curated, either. They’ve got to be a little messy. There are stacks of books on the floor. It’s very lived-in. I prefer rooms where you can tell someone lives in there. Courtney, what’s your favorite thing about this house? CM: That house was not who I feel like I am. It’s very formal, very grand,

and very confined, with neighbors on all sides. I found that I could create a lot from that space. I think that’s my favorite thing: that I created a home that I really, really love from something I wasn’t very comfortable in. —interview by veronica schorr Resources: Interior Design: Clover Design; shopcloverdesign.com Architect: Kirtley Cameron Design, 914-234-7635; kirtleycamerondesign.com Builder: Casey Brooks, Stone Hill Management, 917-488-5523; stonehillmanagement.com Cabinets: Art Tyrell, Highland Woodcraft, LLC, 203-758-6625

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above: Originally called the Provost House, named for the architect who built it in 1730. opposite: A vintage Italian brass chandelier hangs above what is now the library (former dining room). Antique ottomans from Morocco offer additional seating while custom bookshelves house the owner’s extensive cookbook collection.

home, made Their friendship was born over brunch in New Canaan, but DESIGNER RYAN LAWSON and HOMEOWNER ROSIE BONURA would travel the world to furnish and finish her centuries-old property

interview with ryan l awson, ryan l awson ll c & rosie b on ur a, homeowner phot o gr apher stephen kent johnson/ot to // st ylist c olin king

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above: A French tramp art mirror with portraits was discovered at Hamptons Antique Galleries. right: Custom shades by Joyful Custom Sewing frame the windows, and a feather wall decoration from the Antique and Artisan Gallery adds a colorful statement.

left: The Syrian inlaid bone chest now serves as a bar and was one of the first pieces purchased for the room. A large painting by Cecelia Rembert is titled, WARRIOR. right: Bonura had to convince Lawson that her Spanish portraits deserved a spot above the mantel. opposite, top: Button sculptures by Clare Graham hang next to a Windsor bench. opposite, bottom: A vintage French sunburst mirror complements the custom soapstone sink, lit by a Lampe Gras wall lamp from DWR.

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Tell us how you met? Ryan Lawson: My partner and I have a house on the border of New

Canaan and Wilton, and we ended up meeting Rosie in her restaurant (also called Rosie) twelve years ago and became friends incrementally. Now we go around the world and have decorating projects together. How soon into your friendship did you start talking about this house? RL: Actual years? I don’t know. Rosie’s kids were phasing out of being at

home, she was newly divorced, and she loved this house as a concept, but it wasn’t in the best shape. Rosie Bonura: I had started a renovation and was working with someone who was not great. I thought Ryan was so busy in the city or not interested, but I finally got the courage to say, “I need help! Help me!” RL: And as many projects do, the scope expands. Ultimately, it started with the kitchen and the back room, and then it spilled into the living room. “I want to do a sofa,” turned into, “Let’s go to Morocco and get carpets,” and then we ended up shopping for side tables in Los Angeles. The room has many points of reference, things Rosie has had for a really long time and also things that are brand new. Tell me about the history of this house: RB: Built in 1730, it was the first house on this road. It was owned by a man named Matthew Sherwood for his family, then it just got passed down from generation to generation. I’m only the fifth owner in all those years. How did you approach making changes to a house with such a history? RL: We used antique chestnut to make the bookshelves in the library, and I designed them in a way that felt as original as we could. We had them made in an old wood, painted in milk paint and then waxed, instead of using a plasticky paint. It’s very subtle, but I think it’s important when you’re entrusted with a house that’s been here as long as it has, and it’s been part of the conversation. You have to take good care. When you came onto the project, did you already have a plan in terms of the scale of the house? Was there ever a conversation about expanding further? RB: I’m near the wetlands, so I couldn’t extend in that direction, but my dream was always to expand on the other side of the house, which is what we’re doing now, having a barn built (currently in progress). I actually like that it’s tiny. Opening that whole area (of the kitchen) added so much. RL: And we opened it up from the little labyrinth-type rooms; it didn’t flow. The interesting thing is that we didn’t expand the house but instead built around what was a back porch. It really changed the way Rosie could use the house and keep the eating and dining together. It’s very much in line with how she entertains and hosts friends and family. The kitchen is now a part of the entertaining process. Before, the kitchen was in a small little dark room, and the dining room was in what’s now the library. It was detached from the kitchen, and we knew that she’d have a new dining

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“‘I want to do a sofa’ turned into, ‘let’s go to morocco and get carpets,’ and then we ended up shopping for side tables in Los Angeles.” —ryan lawson

A custom Studio Van den Akker sofa— complete with antique needlepoint pillows—anchors the living room. The Egg Collective coffee table holds books and treasures from Bonura’s travels. Kyle Meyer’s photograph from the series Interwoven originally hung in New York’s Yossi Milo Gallery.

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right: A ceramic wall sculpture called Waves Study was created for Bonura by Ben Medansky. below: The original fireplace is flanked by a Spanish gilt iron floorlamp with custom shade.

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above: Flushmount lights from Schoolhouse Electric were perfect for the kitchen’s low ceiling. Cabinets are painted in Mopboard Black by Benjamin Moore. opposite: Open shelving designed by Mathieu Mategot and produced by Gubi keeps everything in sight above the Wolf range.

space off the kitchen, so I talked Rosie into not having another dining room but to use this room as a more day-to-day, flexible room that could do double duty as a library as well as a place for making cocktails. RB: At first I said, “What am I going to do at Christmas?” And then I realized, it was so tight with everyone jammed in, and the new space is so much better because everyone just hangs out.

and absorb lots of different things that we pulled together over time. Obviously, the kitchen was going to be a space that Rosie had a lot of input in. Were you both in agreement from the start about the design and how it was going to work for her? RL: It was really the germ of the whole project. RB: There weren’t a ton of options about where to go in terms of layout.

I knew the view to the back was the best, so the sink had to face that. But that was mostly it. RL: The paint is Mopboard Black (by Benjamin Moore), and Rosie actually pushed me to say yes to that. She said, “I want black everywhere.” I said, “Let’s do gray.” But the black works because there’s a lot of light that comes in from these windows.

Would you say the plan really evolved from room to room versus having a larger plan for the whole house? RL: It was a slow percolation, I think. Somewhere in my head, there was an

idea that was defined enough to make smart decisions at the beginning; ordering the big things, finding a collection of carpets that could anchor the entire house. But that plan was not so defined that I couldn’t expand

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left: One from a pair of vintage lounge chairs by Hans Wegner. this image: Opening up the ceiling height meant there was room for Noguchi paper pendants. Custom walnut table and benches by David Kingsley now serve as a the dining area.

“i actually like that it’s tiny. Opening that whole area (of the kitchen) added so much. The new space is better, because everyone just hangs out .” —rosie bonura

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top: In an upstairs bedroom, a Spanish Baroque painting sits in view from the custom daybed by Charles Beckley in Etro linen velvet. bottom: The antique writing desk and Bentwood chair are a perfect fit for the small space.

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“It’s a dream to get to work with someone like rosie,

who has a point of view, who has objects, and has a curious eye .” —ryan lawson

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above: Waterworks wall tiles, sink, and faucet create a clean canvas for touches like the vintage sconces from Studio Giancarlo Valle and Beaded Venetian flower sculptures. right: A vintage Italian sofa sits next to a second sculpture from Clare Graham. below: Bonura’s bed is topped with an antique American quilt. opposite page: A 1970s Maison Jansen fixture is mounted on a ceiling of charred mushroom wood from The Hudson Company.

What do you think was the biggest challenge? RL: I would say that it’s not dissimilar to other projects in that you have to edit. That’s the biggest and continuing challenge about working together. There’s a certain amount of a layered look that you want—it’s what I think is so great about how the house ended up—but there is a point where too much stuff crowds the vision. You want to make sure that there’s enough room for all these different ideas and references to live in the house but keep a tight enough thread so that it doesn’t feel all over the place, a mess, disjointed. Rosie, What’s your favorite room in the house? RB: Definitely, the library. When I’m in here, I can look around and see

all the treasures from our trips. RL: The inlaid Moroccan bar was the impulse for this room, and we found

it in a garage in suburban Marrakesh. We put the bookshelves in, and I found the Art Deco lamp and had a custom shade made for it. There’s a painting from someone I found in New York City. Rosie sits on the sofa in the morning to look through her books.

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right: A Mexican tin mirror sits above a bed with custom bedspread in GP&J Baker fabric. below: A custom lampshade was added to Bonura’s lamp and sits on a campaign chest in one of the upstairs rooms.

This room encapsulates the idea of the house. This is the nucleus of that multi-faceted look where lots of references can fit pulled together and hopefully feel somewhat intentional. Very little of the real estate in this room is bookshelves, but it’s still very much a library. And the editing is the other side of the story. It’s a dream to get to work with someone like Rosie, who has a point of view, who has objects, and has a curious eye, and buys things and says to me, “We have to make these things work”. It’s so much better to have someone as a client and a collaborator who has something to work with. —interview by megan gagnon Resources: Interior Design: Ryan Lawson, LLC, 212-534-6800; ryanlawson.com

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left: A swing hangs in the lush green space outside Bonura’s home. right: Bonura goes big with her container plantings, opting for window boxes filled with tropical varieties. below: The outdoor table often becomes a work space for Bonura, who has been working on her garden for 27 years.

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