New Work: East Coast Island Haven

I’m excited to have another new project to share, this one on a charming and special island off the coast of CT and NY. This was done in collaboration with the wonderful Kinlin Rutherford Architects and BD Remodeling. These clients knew exactly what they liked and wanted, including re-upholstering a lot of sentimental and high quality pieces they have had for decades. We created spaces to welcome lots of extended family over the summers, but made it simple enough to shut down the upper floor and enjoy in the offseason in a more quiet and scaled down manner.

Custom light fixtures combined with re-upholsterd dining chairs from another home live in harmony in the open kitchen, dining and sitting area.

The owners previously has a stainless steel island countertop and loved the durability so it was replicated here, along with commercial grade appliances as they love to cook. The perimeter countertops are Danby marble.

This buffet was built in to look like a piece of furniture

A fun bar area with wallpaper reminiscent of tile, and an antique pendant of the owner’s hangs above.

The living room is a serene spot in warmer tones of coral, pale sage and linen. I simply ADORE these chairs!!!

A sweet antique game table and chairs and a wood burning fireplace make this a perfect spot to settle in and relax.

The living room connects to a wonderful screen porch with ocean views.

Sitting here the first evening of the shoot confirmed that I need a screen porch in my life! So delightful!

The bright and sunny foyer.

Kinlin Rutherford added some great little details to this house, like this curved ceiling detail.

Just obsessed with this wallpaper and trim combo in the powder room

The cozy primary with its own sitting porch.

Primary bathroom- a mix of marble, wood and v-groove.

OMG I was so excited to use this wallpaper for this guest room!

There’s something seaweed-y about it, even though it’s ferns. Such a fun mix of pattern in here too.

Another guest room, this time in shades of yellow and green.

This guest room was a great mix of antiques/ existing pieces and some new additions.

There are several guest baths, but we just photographed one, as we approached the design of each in a rather similar manner, just mixing up floor and shower tile. Special hardware and a gorgeous water blue tile make this one a treat.

There are two bunk rooms in which we had some fun! This one with a fabulous striped rug and bold tone on tone wall color.

A re-upholtered chair in this fun fern print adds a spot for reading.

I showed Henry this room and he immediately dubbed it the “Percy Jackson” room as the paper is both nautical and has Greek ruins! The amazing ceiling light plays off the theme and the cutest little antique chair was reupholstered in this bold outdoor grade stripe.

Each bunk room has four twin beds- providing abundant sleeping space for littles and bigs alike!

There are a few more exterior shots on the portfolio page, this sweet one shows the lovely mix of materials used in creating a home that fits perfectly into the local aesthetic.

Last but not least, the hard working mudroom, which while compact houses a washer/dryer (not shown), TONS of wooden peg hooks, cubbies AND a built in dog crate!

Please also check out or new Maine project as well! And reach out to us with YOUR project, we’d love to work with you!