Large white two-story house with gabled roof and brick chimneys, surrounded by lush green lawn. The house has a sunroom with large windows on the left and a stone patio with seating on the right. Trees with green leaves are in the background under a clear blue sky.
A cozy living room features a brick fireplace with a white mantel, flanked by wall sconces and a framed photo. Two beige armchairs and a cushioned sofa surround a wooden coffee table stacked with books. A large, rustic armoire stands near a window with light curtains. A patterned rug covers the floor.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, a wooden coffee table stacked with books, and a decorative rug. Beige armchairs flank the sofa. The space is open to a kitchen with white cabinets and a black chandelier. Light streams in from a large window with beige curtains.
Elegant living room with beige sofas and white walls. A round mirror hangs above a brick fireplace. A round clock stands near two large windows draped with white curtains. A dark wooden coffee table is adorned with books and flowers, and a patterned rug covers the floor.
A cozy living room with a white armchair facing a brick fireplace. Above the fireplace is a round mirror flanked by two wall sconces. A woven basket is beside the fireplace. Light streams through the large window, illuminating the wooden floor and beige decor.
A cozy living room features a beige sofa with pink cushions, a wooden coffee table with books and flowers, and a patterned rug. A tall lamp and chair sit by the window with white curtains. A view of a white staircase is seen in the background, along with various decorative items and lamps.
A classic interior staircase with dark wood treads and white risers. A dark wooden banister contrasts with white walls featuring panel detailing. A vintage dresser with brass handles holds a white lamp and green plant. A decorative rug covers the dark floor below. A metal basket rests nearby.
Staircase with dark wood trim and beige risers. A wooden chest with brass handles holds a ceramic lamp and a vase of green leaves and dark berries. A small bowl is placed nearby, enhancing the cozy, traditional decor.
Historical architectural details custom doors and wainscoting
new bathroom with antique feel
new house with antique and contemporary decor
verdant landscaping
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The town of Salisbury, CT, is the product of its striking surroundings. Nestled in the Berkshires, the low mountains, beautiful walking and hiking trails and views of the Twin Lakes, lend themselves to simple, vernacular architecture. On a summer trip, the client discovered a 15-acre site atop a granite outcrop where only a dilapidated lodge and the footprint of an orchard remained. Recalling the region’s farming heritage, Timothy Bryant went back to basics with a new Greek Revival-inspired home that celebrates traditional craftsmanship and relates to the region’s history while integrating with the surrounding landscape.

The clients came to the project with several specifications, among them that the house would not exceed the 3,200-sq.ft. to which they were accustomed. To balance their needs for utility and comfort, as well as formal and informal spaces, Bryant imagined the house as a modest central block that had been expanded over the years. A series of “additions” telescope from the five-bay front façade, visually linked by clapboard sidewalls, shingle roofing, windows with true-divided lites, and cornice detailing that gestures to the local history.  A preserved large oak tree reinforces the sense of permanence, while fieldstone walls suggest an agrarian past and the Salisbury of old.

An unexpected double-height staircase rises from the entry hall to where the guest bedrooms on the second floor, and beyond that a cozy third floor above, overlook the site.  As requested by the client, the first floor accommodates both a master suite and an office with a separate entry.  From its north-south axis to its interior layout, Bryant designed the house with natural daylight in mind, creating sunny spaces that are welcoming throughout the day. Adjacent to the entry hall, the integrated family room, kitchen and dining area is flooded with sunlight from morning to dusk, and opens to the outdoors through a screened porch.

From the wainscoting to the cupboards, locally built cabinetry abounds, with unique pieces of bespoke millwork evident throughout.   Against interior designer Timothy Whealon’s soothing palette of floor and wall finishes a central fireplace unifies the space, while a blend of Swedish and English antiques creates a sense of heritage that complements the custom woodwork.

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