One of our favorite projects in northwest Connecticut — this historic residence in Litchfield County had been on the market for years and was in need of a vision. The project took 12 months and restored the original 18th century Dutch colonial and two substantial additions added by multiple previous owners.

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Sun-filled family room converted from an existing garage addition. Lined with french doors and shiplap, features a gas fireplace, painted hardwood floors, vaulted ceiling. Separate spaces for lounging, dining, and working. Restoration and modernizati
Informal dining area with a view into the large renovated kitchen. Eight foot wide cased opening is detailed with panels and crown moulding. Features natural textures set against a white backdrop. The room is clad in Benjamin Moore Cloud White wall p
Informal dining area featuring a large picture window with french doors opening onto a bluestone terrace and garden. Easy entertaining for 8-10 people with a combination of side and antique Orkney arm chairs. Modern art is mixed with traditional deta
The kitchen acts as the passthrough connecting the family room addition to the original 1760 house. Cabinets are painted Benjamin Moore Cloud White and feature an ogee panel detail, accented with antique brass hardware. Counter tops are walnut butche
The living room’s original wood burning fireplace was preserved. The deep set windows were repaired and casings added to keep with the age of the house. A sea grass rug paired with arm chairs in a classic Albert Hadley chintz print make this living r
The vintage pair of midcentury Paul McCobb lounge chairs were restored and covered in Schumacher Pyne Hollyhock. This chintz pattern was used by Albert Hadley for his client Nancy Pyne, making it one of Schumacher's most iconic textile designs. The a
In the corner of the living room is a George III secretary desk with original wavy glass and tooled leather top, paired with a fretwork accent chair with custom silk cushion. A plaster bust rests on the deep sills of the original windows. Underfoot a
The primary bedroom was created from combining two medical exam rooms from the former owner's private practice. It now features a vaulted ceiling with a round window in the gable. The wrought iron four poster bed from Charles P. Rogers is swathed in
Once a neglected doctor's office addition, this wing is now a spacious primary bedroom suite. The bathroom has painted millwork paneling floor to ceiling. Carrera marble covers the floor and shower walls. Vintage inspired pedestal sinks and tub feel
An important addition to the exterior of the house was a 700 square foot natural cleft blue stone patio, which follows the curved line of the original hand-stacked stone wall. You can see the original brick dutch colonial as well as the family room a
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