1670 Antique Colonial
This formal traditional dining room contains a curated collection of the family's treasured antiques, such as this drop-front secretary desk chest. These are seamlessly interwoven with new elements, such as the floor-length draperies seen here. Pieces of the house's original first period rough wood framing are intentionally left visible, highlighting the home's long history.
WKD’s experience in historic preservation and antique curation restored this gentleman’s farm into a casual, comfortable, livable home for the next chapter in this couple’s lives.
The project included a new family entrance and mud room, new powder room, and opening up some of the rooms for better circulation. While WKD curated the client’s existing collection of art and antiques, refurbishing where necessary, new furnishings were also added to give the home a new lease on life.
Working with older homes, and historic homes, is one of Wilson Kelsey Design’s specialties.
This project was featured on the cover of Design New England's September/October 2013 issue. Read the full article at: http://wilsonkelseydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Heritage-Restored1.pdf
It was also featured in the Sept. issue of Old House Journal, 2016 - article is at http://wilsonkelseydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/2016-09-OHJ.pdf
Photo by Michael Lee
Love the dresser desk for Wesley and the curtains