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Traditional powder room with ornate marble vanity, patterned wallpaper, arched mirror, and polished nickel fixtures.

The powder room’s grasscloth is Ottoman Flower Sisal by Schumacher.

Waterfront swimming pool with pool house, ornamental grasses, stone walls, lounge chairs, and mature trees.

Permitting for the pool, built very close to the water, took the better part of two years—but it was worth the wait for the water-loving husband.

Blue butler’s pantry with floral wallpaper, brass hardware, wine refrigerator, cabinetry, and stone countertop.

Behind the kitchen, Peck designed a wine bar/pantry, choosing printed grasscloth from Cowtan & Tout to accent millwork painted Benjamin Moore Templeton Gray.

Traditional living room with carved stone fireplace, neutral sofas, abstract artwork, and patterned draperies.

A limestone fireplace (that matches the limestone floors under the rug) is the centerpiece in the living room, where the walls are painted in a gold-tinted decorative striae that complements drapery featuring Fermoie’s Astrea design.

White kitchen with blue island, marble countertops, brass fixtures, woven counter stools, and pendant lights.

The shiplap ceiling in the kitchen, which was designed and spec’d by architect Nina Cuccio Peck, nods to the clients’ boating hobby.

Traditional waterfront home with stone and white stucco exterior, slate roof, and arched entry.

The front elevation of the home showcases its Tudor pedigree, with a dose of French Provencal.

Teal dining room with round table, gray upholstered chairs, abstract artwork, and sculptural glass chandelier.

A painting by David Konigsberg hangs against a deep teal Schumacher grasscloth in the dining room. The husband purchased the vintage table during a trip to California. Interior designer Patricia O’Shaughnessy softened its heft by spraying the once-dark base with Benjamin Moore Balboa Mist.

Sitting room with patterned wallpaper, neutral sectional sofa, coffered ceiling, and water views.

In the den, Schumacher’s Uccello Sisal grasscloth in blush lends the room a gentle pattern.

Sunlit waterfront sitting room with neutral upholstery, patterned wallpaper, bar seating, and expansive windows.

There had been a fair amount of discussion about whether to dismantle the bar in the den. But the husband did not want an office with a desk (“I don’t want to feel like I’m at work”), and the bar is where he often conducts his Zoom calls, although who could pay attention to the computer screen with that view?

Bedroom sitting area with upholstered daybed, patterned textiles, striped curtains, framed artwork, and floral rug.

A guest room’s daybed, brought from a previous home, was reupholstered with Fermoie’s Wicker fabric and goes with the antique Aubusson rug, a gift to the wife from an old friend.

Ornately carved dark wood door framed by blue floral wallpaper and blue-painted millwork.

Light from the powder room window streams into the dark foyer thanks to an intricate wood-and-glass door.

Waterfront breakfast room with round wood table, upholstered dining chairs, modern chandelier, and expansive water views.

The dining bay off the kitchen is the only addition to the home’s footprint that Peck made; the door leads to an upper-level terrace.

Serene bedroom with floral upholstered headboard, pale green walls, patterned rug, and upholstered bench.

O’Shaughnessy refers to the primary bedroom’s wall paint, customized to complement the Stark rug, as seafoam green.

Rustic Connecticut living room with vaulted ceiling, exposed beams, stone fireplace, leather sofa, and antique furnishings.

Unlike the 1770 saltbox, cathedral ceilings, like this one in the great room’s sitting area, give the new spaces an open feeling. Exposed wood collar ties and rough plaster walls are subtle touches “that let you know you are in the same house,” says architect Charles Haver.

Traditional Connecticut kitchen with white cabinetry, large island, wood floors, exposed beam, and iron chandelier.

The kitchen has a quiet, understated aesthetic. “The owner wanted it to be uncluttered with solid cabinets versus open shelves,” says Skolnick. The back wall conceals the refrigerator.

Traditional Connecticut country home with clapboard siding, multi-pane windows, stone chimney, and detached garage.

The 1770 saltbox, uncovered and restored to its austere simplicity, became the focal point of the project as the addition purposely fades into the background. Although this is now a flower farm, the landscape around the saltbox is bare bones, as it would have been when the house was built. “Foundation plantings are a twentieth-century invention,” says architect Stewart Skolnick.

Historic stone fireplace with exposed timber beams, wood floors, ladder-back chair, and black-painted mantel.

The “Tavern Room” in the restored saltbox “is a quiet space away from the bustle of the main house,” says the owner; the fireplace is one of four working Rumford fireplaces off the center chimney in the old house.

Connecticut country home entry hall with exposed beams, stone floor, antique table, and lantern pendant.

The mudroom, the main entrance to the house, opens to the front driveway on one side and the backyard on the other.

Historic Connecticut dining room with red paneling, exposed timber beams, stone fireplace, and antique furnishings.

The keeping room was the central living space in the eighteenth century; today it is where Thanksgiving and other family dinners are served.

Traditional primary bathroom with freestanding tub, gray vanities, wood floors, exposed beams, and shuttered windows.

Wood flooring, painted Shaker-style vanities, and exposed beams in the primary bathroom pick up on the old-meets-new theme.

Rustic home bar with wood cabinetry, wine refrigerator, antique table, exposed beams, and lantern lighting.

The “pub room,” outfitted with a bar, wine fridge, game table, and a wallpaper mural printed with an enlarged copy of a 1940s aerial photograph of the property, is in the basement of the addition.

Connecticut country home with stone patio, Adirondack chairs, fire pit, and shingle-clad exterior at dusk.

Outdoor recreation is focused at the rear of the house. The deck and firepit sit at the edge of a lap pool.

Two images from a historic Southport, Connecticut home

Cover of New England Home Connecticut 2026 Issue 4

Moody speakeasy with teal paneled walls, fireplace, portrait artwork, leather seating, and game table.

Dubbed the “speakeasy,” the cozy den continues the mood with new paneling painted Farrow & Ball Studio Green, a cognac-hued midcentury sofa, and a vintage Italian pendant.

Serene primary bedroom with vaulted ceiling, exposed wood beam, red bedding, and antique-style rug.

The owners asked for a second primary bedroom upstairs to be closer to their young children. A custom Roweam bed, vintage Ponti chairs, and a Landry & Arcari rug furnish the serene space; overhead, a sculptural wool light fixture was custom-made by Blanche Field.

Moody powder room with textured stone sink, brass faucet, vintage mirror, and botanical wallcovering.

Carved from a former closet, the diminutive powder room pairs Pierre Frey tapestry grasscloth with a custom-cut stone sink, vintage brass faucet, and an Italian mirror found in France.

Intimate sitting room with dark wood paneling, curved sectional sofa, round ottoman, and black-framed interior windows.

A Mad Men sensibility inspired the husband’s office, where rift-sawn red oak wraps walls and ceiling. The custom banquette is joined by a plummy hassock and handwoven checkerboard Nepalese rug.

Cozy living room with dark wood paneling, sectional sofa, sculptural wood coffee table, and mullioned windows.

Architect John P. Franzen worked with Norwood Windows and Doors to give the living room’s new windows historically slender muntins and check rails; integrated screens disappear into the casing when the windows are closed. A vintage overdyed rug inspired the room’s green-inflected palette.

Traditional kitchen with gray cabinetry, large center island, stone countertops, and custom plaster range hood.

Designed to accommodate large gatherings, the reworked kitchen features custom cabinetry by Christopoulos Designs painted Sherwin-Williams Landmark, leathered Pietra Gray countertops with ogee edges, and a zellige-tile backsplash.

Dark wood dressing room with built-in wardrobes, patterned ottoman, vintage rug, and window seat storage.

Red-oak paneling brings warmth to the compact shared dressing room, where abundant cabinetry maximizes storage.

Formal dining room with dark wood table, upholstered chairs, fireplace, and sculptural brass chandelier.

To amplify light reflecting from the water, the dining room’s low ceiling was finished in Venetian plaster. The vintage wrought-iron-and-brass chandelier was customized with additional bulbs.

Cozy dining nook with built-in banquette, dark wood table, vintage chairs, and framed artwork.

An awkward desk nook became a family-friendly breakfast room wrapped by a U-shaped banquette. Venetian plaster by Sean Platt and a vintage Italian glass fixture add texture as well as a sense of age. The fish artwork is from Roweam.

Moody wood-paneled home office with custom desk, leather seating, and vintage-inspired lighting.

The project began conceptually with the handsome office, conceived as a special space for the husband. Once little more than a pass-through en route to the cabana, it now features rift-sawn red-oak paneling, two custom desks, vintage Danish leather chairs, and an Eames desk chair.

The artist in his studio with Maui (March 2026), 24”H x 29”W x 3”D, Hawaiian koa and resin.

Nantucket Island (December 2024), 20″H x 32″W x 1½”D, maple, walnut, and resin.

Cape Ann (October 2025), 31”H x 30”W x 1½”D, maple, mahogany, and resin.

A Cannon Mountain (July 2025), 24″H x 24″W x 6½”D, maple, walnut, and resin.

Block Island (June 2025), 32″H x 27″W x 1¾”D, maple, mahogany, and resin.

Built-in hutch cabinets add to the kitchen’s abundant storage.

Dark kitchen cabinetry with brass hardware, black countertops, portrait artwork, and terracotta tile flooring.

The green glass lamp is a repurposed vintage bottle; interior designer Kristina Crestin had a hole put into the cabinet and a socket installed behind the cabinetry panel to hide the cord.

Kitchen window seat with dark cabinetry, terracotta tile floor, patterned pillows, and green glass table lamp.

The window-seat, a last-minute addition, has turned out to be one of the most popular spots in the house.

New England kitchen with dark cabinetry, walnut island, terracotta tile floor, brass fixtures, and pendant lights.

The walnut shades on the pendants play off the handsome furniture-like island. Pietra Del Cardoso on the island top and counters makes a fine companion for the moody deep-gray hue of the lower cabinets. The backsplash above the Bertazzoni stove is a noncombustible faux V-groove paneling that matches the wood-paneled walls.

Dark wood kitchen island with woven storage baskets, built-in microwave, brass hardware, and mesh cabinet door.

Baskets tucked into cubbyholes in the island hold fresh fruit for easy access; a hidden pocket door can cover the baskets for a finished look.

Luxury kitchen range with brass hardware, marble backsplash, pot filler, and white range hood with brass trim.

A custom brass-trimmed metal hood adds a little bling above the La Cornue induction stove, and a pot filler makes boiling up a batch of pasta easy.

Custom kitchen island drawer with built-in stainless-steel container and brass hardware.

The island is topped with Le Blanc quartzite. A pullout bin keeps compost scraps out of sight.

Custom mauve kitchen cabinet with brass hardware beside black arched doorway and traditional staircase.

The arch reflects original arches elsewhere in the house. The cabinet’s hue echoes the hydrangeas the homeowner dries every year to bring her garden indoors for the winter.

Traditional kitchen with farmhouse sink, dark wood cabinetry, marble countertops, and large center island.

Architect Colin Smith printed life-size images of the windows, whose details reinforce the home’s Tudor-style origins, so Aurora could see exactly how they would look.

Traditional kitchen with dark wood island, marble countertops, cream cabinetry, brass accents, and white range hood.

Rich walnut, cream-colored cabinets, and white walls come together in a kitchen that looks as though it evolved over time. The ceiling molding lends interest while framing the island below. Owner Megan Aurora thought through every detail for both beauty and function. “I’ve been dreaming about this kitchen for years,” she says. “I’m not a designer, just a strong-headed owner.”

Contemporary kitchen with light wood cabinetry, open shelving, marble backsplash, pendant lights, and marble-topped island.

A slab of Carrara marble turns the coffee station into a focal point, while open shelving and concealed storage keep everyday necessities close at hand.

Bright white kitchen with center island, wood floors, pendant lighting, open shelves, and stainless steel refrigerator.

Soft white cabinetry, a plaster hood, and sculptural pendants give the monochromatic upstairs kitchen calm appeal. Windows relocated during the renovation bring natural light to the range wall.

Walnut kitchen cabinetry with custom pull-out shelf, marble countertop, open shelving, and pale green tile backsplash.

A clever lift mechanism raises the stand mixer to counter height when needed, then tucks both appliance and bowl neatly behind cabinet doors when baking is done.

Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry makes every inch count, while sculptural pendants lend a softer note above the island.

Modern kitchen with walnut cabinetry, green island, marble countertops, herringbone wood floors, and sculptural pendant lights.

Rich walnut cabinetry, creamy quartzite, and pale green tile give the parents’ compact kitchen warmth without sacrificing brightness.

Bright kitchen breakfast nook with botanical wallpaper, built-in window seat, black cabinetry, wicker chair, and checkerboard floor.

Warm cherry cabinetry, oversized checkerboard marble flooring, and milk-glass pendants restore the kitchen’s late-nineteenth-century spirit.

Kitchen storage area with white cabinetry, wood-paneled wall, open shelves, woven baskets, copper cookware, and checkerboard floor.

A furniture-like cabinet displays antique plates and copperware above baskets that neatly store table linens and other entertaining essentials.

Traditional kitchen with wood island, black cabinetry, marble backsplash, farmhouse sink, and geometric pendant lights.

Marble wraps the range wall for easy cleanup; fluted-glass cabinet fronts add texture and a subtle nod to the home’s late-nineteenth-century roots.

Kitchen with wood island, marble countertop, farmhouse sink, botanical wallpaper, breakfast nook, and checkerboard floor.

Centered between wallpaper-lined niches, the breakfast nook invites lingering over morning coffee or casual family meals. A velvet banquette, marble-topped bistro table, and views of the peach tree beyond the windows create a quiet corner that feels connected to both the garden and the home’s Tudor heritage.

Open-plan contemporary home with walnut floors, skylight, light wood kitchen cabinetry, and dining area.

The view from the front door to a dining room designed for parties showcases the kitchen’s custom quarter-sawn oak cabinetry and ipe floors—not a sustainable material but bought from a discontinued lot so acceptable to the homeowners.

Contemporary upper landing with glass railing, cascading globe chandelier, walnut floors, and doors to rooftop terrace.

The upper landing features sight lines to the rooftop deck and a Bocci bobble pendant light fixture. The wood handrail tops partial glass walls, keeping the space open.

Rear of renovated New England home with modern glass addition, rooftop terrace, and woodland garden.

The new dining room is surrounded by transom windows, French doors, and a seven-foot slatted pergola (supported by reclaimed beams) that reduces the direct light going into the house.

Marble primary bathroom with freestanding soaking tub, glass shower, wood vanity, and double sinks.

The primary bath’s vanity top serves as a dark counterpoint to an otherwise light room with a Victoria + Albert soaking tub and Carrara marble with a ribbed “spaghetti” texture on the floor and walls.

Contemporary kitchen with light wood cabinetry, stone waterfall island, black stone table, and pendant lights.

Intersecting rectangles form the combination kitchen table and island, which is clad in soapstone and has a waterfall countertop.

Modern hallway with walnut floors, staircase, sculptural wall art, and contemporary white millwork.

A switch allows the Bocci wall lights, which look almost like glass paper weights, to turn on and off as one.

Renovated traditional New England home with gray clapboard siding, solar panels, and landscaped front garden.

The short upper and taller lower windows of this suburban Boston home are arranged in vertical bays for a symmetrical facade interrupted only by the recessed entry, which offers protection from the elements.

Ceramic artist Gabrielle Jolie with some of her works.

Colorful Fish Haus ceramic plates inspired by vintage tinned fish labels displayed on crushed ice.

Jolie refers to the 400-square-foot shop as her “seaside fishing shack.” Tinned fish is a recurring theme in her ceramics: her current favorite is Fishwife’s smoked salmon with chili crisp.

Fish Haus retail display with striped shirt, blue apparel, ceramics, books, and coastal accessories.

The shop carries coastal-themed goods from Maine makers and artists.

nterior of Fish Haus with handmade ceramics, coastal goods, and a central fish market display table.

Fish dishes are displayed on faux ice, much to the delight of shoppers.

Fish Haus ceramic ornaments painted with anchors, fish, oysters, lighthouses, and other nautical designs.

“My ceramics are whimsical and accessible,” says Jolie, who originally sold her work at art markets before going viral last summer.

Woman arranging handmade ceramic pieces inside the bright, coastal-inspired Fish Haus shop.

Gabrielle Jolie opened Fish Haus in Kennebunk, Maine, in May. She summered in Maine as a child and moved to Portland four years ago to be part of the art community.

Fish Haus handmade ceramics and coastal goods shop with gray shingle exterior and open doorway.

Jolie refers to the 400-square-foot shop as her “seaside fishing shack.”

Hand-painted Fish Haus ceramic dishes with colorful fish, crab, octopus, and coastal motifs.

Jolie infuses her work with humor; witness her lobster butter dish, which features a lobster under the lid.

Heywood-Wakefield blond-wood vanity with tambour-front storage and burgundy upholstered stool.

The M 546 Kohinoor Desk and C 3379 Vanity Seat.

Midcentury bedroom with blond-wood bed and nightstand, blue bedding, striped rug, and colorful artwork.

The M 530 StyleMaster Bed and M 1528 Encore Nightstand.

Craftsman working on a blond-wood chair in a furniture workshop surrounded by unfinished wood pieces.

Furniture maker and CEO Tom Belletete inspecting a M 1553 Cat’s Eye Dining Chair in Winchendon, Mass.

Vintage Heywood-Wakefield blond-wood coffee table with curved top and angled legs.

The M 392 Square Cocktail Table with Drawer.

Vintage postcard of the Heywood Brothers and Wakefield Company factory in Gardner, Massachusetts.

Historic black-and-white photograph of a Kuhnhausen’s Furniture sign advertising Heywood-Wakefield furniture.

A Portland, Ore., furniture shop advertising the brand in 1951.

Historic black-and-white photograph of a worker building wood furniture at the Heywood-Wakefield factory.

A finisher polishing a M 321 Bookcase in the Gardner, Mass., factory in 1949.

Vintage 1950 Heywood-Wakefield advertisement featuring midcentury living, dining, and bedroom furniture.

A 1950 advertisement for Heywood-Wakefield’s Modern collection.

Heywood-Wakefield blond-wood dining table and chairs with red upholstered seats in a colorful interior.

The M 197 Butterfly Drop-Leaf Dining Table and M 154 A and C Dog Biscuit dining chairs.

Vintage Heywood-Wakefield wood lounge chair and tables with blue upholstery in a sunlit loft interior.

The CM 388 C Biscayne Collection Club Chair, M 992 End Table with Shelf, and M 2410 Cosmo Coffee Table.

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Landscape Architect Dennis Staton wearing a black jacket and standing in front of a neutral abstract rug design.

Purple flowering perennials, ornamental grasses, and evergreen shrubs lining a stone walkway beside a dark wood home.

Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli

Aerial view of contemporary New England home with solar panels, green roof, expansive deck, and landscaped gardens.

Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli

Contemporary New England home with expansive wood terrace, modern outdoor furniture, boulders, and native-style landscaping.

Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli

New England garden with granite steps, large boulders, lush plantings, and a secluded outdoor seating area.

Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli

Portrait of Landscape Architect Dennis Statton

Portrait by Bruce Goravin

Ivory rug with scattered rectangular motifs in soft green, blue, yellow, rust, and neutral tones with fringed edges.

Designer Alexandra MacMillan wearing a black dress and standing in front of a plum geometric rug design.

Contemporary living room with dark paneled cabinetry, white sofas, black leather chairs, and amber glass accessories.

Photgraph by Jared Kuzia

Sophisticated pink bedroom with upholstered bed, grasscloth walls, floor-to-ceiling curtains, lounge chair, and contemporary lighting.

Photgraph by Jared Kuzia

Portrait by Bruce Goravin

Geometric rug design in plum, lavender, brown, and blush with intersecting linear patterns and square motifs.

Neutral sitting room with grasscloth walls, curved bouclé chairs, built-in window seat, and modern artwork.

Photograph by Read McKendree

Elegant dining room with round wood table, upholstered chairs, built-in cabinetry, chandelier, and herringbone wood floors.

Photograph by Read McKendree

Interior designer Erin Hunter wearing a black dress and standing in front of a colorful abstract rug design.

Designer Erin Hunter wearing a black dress and standing in front of a colorful abstract rug design.

Portrait by Bruce Gorivan

Abstract rug design with teal, coral, yellow, olive, and blue watercolor-inspired markings on a white background.

Contemporary shingle-style home with cedar siding, metal roof, second-floor balcony, and landscaped front entrance.

Photograph by Anthony Crisafulli

Open kitchen and dining room with vaulted wood ceiling, farmhouse table, black Windsor chairs, and large glass doors.

Photograph by Nat Rea

Modern black house with standing-seam metal roof, large sliding glass doors, stone walls, and landscaped garden.

Photograph by Nat Rea

Contemporary coastal home with cedar shingles, large black-framed windows, wood deck, and pergola overlooking the landscape.

Photograph by Nat Rea

Interior designer Sarah Henley wearing a black dress and standing in front of a whimsical custom animal and botanical rug.

Portrait by Bruce Gorivan

Wood-paneled dining area with round table, plaid upholstered chairs, decorative mirror, and large windows.

Photograph by Jared Kuzia

Living room with curved green sectional, botanical wallpaper, woven shades, round coffee table, and patterned lounge chair.

Photograph by Jared Kuzia

Twin bedroom with botanical wallpaper, arched window, blue bedding, floral pillows, and striped rug.

Photograph by Jared Kuzia

Coastal living room with exposed wood beams, white sectional sofa, woven pendant lights, and large windows.

Photograph by Jared Kuzia

Photograph by Michael J. Lee

Luxury walk-in shower with dual rain showerheads, gray chevron tile accent wall, glass enclosure, and stone floor.

Photograph by Michael J. Lee

Luxury kitchen with marble backsplash, stainless steel range, blue-gray island, walnut cabinetry, and statement brass range hood.

Photograph by Michael J. Lee

Luxury kitchen with marble countertops and backsplash, wood island, brass fixtures, white cabinetry, and exposed ceiling beams.

Photograph by Marshall Dackert

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Contemporary kitchen with dark cabinetry, light wood cabinets, marble island, glass pendant lights, and black range hood.

Primary bathroom with polished metal soaking tub, light wood vanity, stone floor, wood-paneled ceiling, and large windows.

Photograph by Michael J. Lee

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Modern bathroom with floating wood vanity, marble countertop, oval mirror, glass shower, and gray stone tile.

Photograph by Ryan Maheu

Spacious white kitchen with large island, stainless steel range hood, woven counter stools, and tall windows.

Photograph by Michael J. Lee

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Minimalist sitting area with pale blue sectional, round ottomans, floating wood shelves, and colorful skateboard wall art.

No, the kids don’t skateboard. The client discovered Andy Warhol’s Campbell’s Soup Cans skateboard collection at the MoMA Design Store and just liked it. The floating shelves were installed because she wanted “to have some reading material available for the family,” Okawa says.

Modern living area with pale blue sectional, round ottomans, large windows, and a deck overlooking the woods.

The neutral colors are meant not to disturb the colors of nature tapping on the windows, so to speak. “But the client likes to be a little bit playful,” Okawa says, which explains the turquoise ottoman. Busk + Hertzog sofas convert to comfortable beds.

Contemporary guesthouse with angular roof, expansive deck, cable railing, and wooded landscape beside a larger home.

The corridor, or engawa, around the perimeter is not a corridor in the way Americans think of it, says interior designer Rina Okawa. In Japan, a corridor is about connecting the indoors to the outdoors.

Modern outbuilding with asymmetrical roof, sliding glass doors, elevated deck, and ornamental grasses in a wooded setting.

In siting the hanare, a mature Japanese maple tree was preserved, standing tall between the new structure and the main house.

Modern exterior with coral-colored wall, dark vertical wood siding, glass door, natural stone steps, and adjacent deck.

The reddish color on the stucco matches the accent color seen on the main house’s top floor, while the stained sapele mahogany slats are an intentional Japanese-style design element.

Contemporary bathroom with slatted wood vanity, white countertop, rectangular mirror, globe sconces, and yellow geometric tile.

The oak slats on the bathroom vanity from Modway’s Render series riff off the slats outside the dwelling’s door.

Moody home library with scenic wallpaper, built-in bookshelves, blue sofa, patterned rug, and dark wood trim.

Cozy sitting area with pale green walls, velvet armchair, patterned ottoman, vintage magazine rack, and autumn branches.

Soft sage walls offer a visual breather, providing a unifying backdrop for a vintage kilim rug, plush velvet chairs, and an eclectic mix of decor.

Colorful pantry with orange cabinetry, glass-front cabinets, dark wood countertops, floral wallpaper, and patterned rug.

A vibrant mango hue awakens the butler’s pantry, beautifully juxtaposed against botanical wallpaper backing the cabinets and a playful silk ikat café curtain.

Rich brown millwork, a glossy pink ceiling, and tapestry wallpaper evoke a cozy lodge aesthetic and sanctuary in the library, says interior designer Thiara Borges Dananberg.

Patterned hallway with blue-green trim, antique-style rug, wall sconce, and view into a floral bedroom.

Geometric Robert Kime wallpaper and custom green-patina sconces cast a soft, ambient glow in a second-floor landing painted with warm teal accents.

Eclectic sitting area with blue wing chair, green leather ottoman, fireplace, colorful artwork, and patterned textiles.

Lavender grasscloth wallpaper infuses the living room with airy texture, balancing a midcentury Moroccan rug, warm neutral trim, and a delicate glass light fixture.

Family room with black-and-white checked sectional, colorful patterned pillows, round coffee table, and built-in shelving.

An L-shaped sectional sofa anchors a family room that serves as the primary gathering space. Custom parchment ceiling mounts with plum trim were created locally by Blanche P. Field.

Dining room with scenic wallpaper, striped chairs, dark wood table, chess set, and hydrangea arrangement.

Woven Casamidy chairs with saddle-blanket backs flank a kid-friendly table in the dining area, while a sleek flush-mount fixture injects modern interest beneath the low ceiling.

Bedroom with floral wallpaper, cane bed, patterned textiles, shaggy bench, and tailored window treatments.

Abstract pink wallpaper adds an earthy, elegant feel to the primary bedroom, where a caned bed and rich burlwood nightstands wrap the space in layered warmth.

Teal-painted back entry with wood staircase, patterned antique rug, upholstered chair, artwork, and flowers.

The home’s back entry is wrapped in a deep, dramatic teal that sweeps up the curved staircase. A vintage Brimfield flea market rug and artwork from Chelsea Lyons Teta ground the space.

Elegant bedroom with floral wallpaper, blue velvet chairs, upholstered bench, and soft neutral drapery.

A botanical wallcovering by Isidore Leroy visually expands the walls of this guest room. Reid purchased the antique Chinese rosewood chairs for her first New York apartment and has found a happy home for them ever since.

Sophisticated living room with dark walls, wood paneling, marble fireplace, blue armchairs, and contemporary art.

Designer Amanda Reid’s living room walls are painted Inchyra Blue by Farrow & Ball. The Italian midcentury chairs are upholstered in a Schumacher moiré; the glass and Lucite cocktail table is from the 1970s. The aqua and pink artwork is by Karine Léger.

White kitchen with walnut island, marble countertops, cane counter stools, brass fixtures, and pink lilies.

“I really wanted the kitchen to also be formal and not feel so much like a kitchen, so I didn’t include any upper cabinets,” Reid says.

In the primary bedroom, silk window treatments with tassel trim and a canopy bed exude glamour.

Historic white Colonial-style home with black shutters, columned entrance, pink front door, and manicured landscaping.

New shutters from New England Shutter Mills and an exterior paint color—Sherwin-Williams Greek Villa—gave the Greek Revival a glow up for the Insta era. The front door is painted Farrow & Ball Nancy’s Blushes.

Elegant staircase with blush pink walls, crystal chandelier, decorative wall art, and marble checkerboard floor.

The stairway’s porcelain wall pieces were hand thrown by Mexican artist Lucrecia Waggoner and acquired through Lanoue Gallery in Boston.

Light-filled dressing room with mirrored wardrobe, window seat, vanity, patterned rug, and cat on ottoman.

Reid’s Bengal cat, Mika, perches in the dressing room where the fabric on the window treatments is by Schumacher.

Elegant dining room with round wood table, crystal chandelier, floral wallpaper, patterned rug, and pink roses.

The branch-inspired chandelier from Corbett in the dining room echoes the wallcovering by Isidore Leroy.

White bathroom with freestanding tub, glass shower, patterned tile floor, gray curtains, and floral artwork.

Glass blocks and pink laminate counters were evicted from this bathroom in favor of a deep soaking tub and marble mosaic flooring.

Interior designer in a white eyelet dress standing beside a carved marble fireplace in an elegant living room.

Homeowner Amanda Reid, founder of Mandarina Interior Design Studio, by the original marble fireplace surround.

Photograph by Karen B. Davis

Portrait by Bruce Rogovin

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Neutral primary bedroom with upholstered bed, patterned armchair, woven shades, and vaulted ceiling.

n keeping with the home’s palette, the second-floor guest room incorporates earthy mocha tones.

Moody powder room with arched green walls, marble sink, brass mirror, and antiqued mirrored backsplash.

The powder room has a vintage sink and faucet, antique mirrored tile, and a wallpapered jib door concealing the water closet.

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