Connecticut 2026 Issue 2

Tour a Connecticut Lake House

A cherished lakeside cottage gives way to a home designed for the long view.

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Open-concept great room with exposed wood beams, modern fireplace, and large sliding glass doors.

Empty Nesters Upsize in Greenwich

Imaginations run wild in Greenwich’s backcountry.

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Living room with fireplace, built-ins, and large windows overlooking water

A Sophisticated Retreat in Litchfield County

Streamlining the interiors of this dated colonial—and adding a dash of fun—transformed it into a dreamy weekend getaway.

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Formal garden with manicured boxwood hedges, terraced lawn, and symmetrical landscape design.

Tour Kathryn Herman’s Connecticut Garden

Landscape designer Kathryn Herman reveals her own garden’s journey in her new book.

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Modern glass house with flat roof, wood structure, and expansive lawn surrounded by trees.

A Litchfield County Guest House Surrounded by Nature

This Litchfield County guesthouse is a response to its engaging surroundings.

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A Circa-1830 Barn is Transformed into Entertaining Space

Designer Taylor McLaughlin transforms a former hay barn into the ultimate great room.

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Thistle (2024), 22”H x 30”W, India ink and acrylic on Fabriano paper.

Painter Laura Straus

Laura Straus tripped—and her entire life changed for the better

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Interior designer walking through colorful showroom with modern furniture and bold art.

Visit Craig Anthony Longhurst’s Shop in Kent, Connecticut

In Craig Anthony Longhurst’s new design domain, the sofas are serene and the artwork pops.

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An exterior and interior image of Peter Bohlin's Forest House

Peter Bohlin’s Forest House is Reimagined

A restored forest retreat in northwest Connecticut reconnects with the landscape.

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