BEDROOMS

GUEST BEDROOM in a BIG OLD BEACH HOUSE, Narragansett, RI

The periwinkle wall color was hand mixed to complement

the fabrics in the room.

(Photo by Michael Lee)

(Photo by Michael Lee)

Watery colors connect with the ocean view outside.

Detail of custom headboard.

Custom shell-encrusted fireplace surround, hand made by Kate.

All fabrics and trims in this room are by Brunschwig & Fils.

The settee is also B & F.

MASTER BEDROOM at TRANQUILLITY LODGE, Hingham, MA

Kate painted the bedside tables to complement the Brunschwig & Fils bedding fabrics. Painting "The Lovers" by Jack Dickerson.

A close-up of the pillows, with a hand painted boudoir pillow.

The trompe l'oeil document wallpaper is also from B & F. (The original of this wallpaper is in the Musee des Arts Decoratifs in Paris.) The shades on these antique Italian lamps have woven gold mesh lace trim.

Antique drapery holdbacks from one of Kate and Jack's trips

to the Loire Valley.

Hand painted cornice with antique gold accents.

MASTER BEDROOM, Hingham, MA

Thibaut historic document wallpaper and Scalamandre

ribbon fabric for the bedskirt.

(Photo by Nan & Monty Abbott)

Custom monograms were hand stitched on bedding as well as window shades, for both the bedroom and the walk-in closet.

(Photos by Nan & Monty Abbott)

MASTER BEDROOM, Norwell, MA

This bedroom is done in all Scalamandre fabrics and trims. The palette of cobalt blue, peach and coral was offset by soft white walls, painted with a faux striped finish for subtle drama. The cream colored carpet completes the serene feel of this room.

The antique bed (purportedly slept in by King Edward VI when he visited Mint House in Sussex in 1548!) is covered in a luxurious snow white alpaca fur spread. A puffy duvet is a colorful addition. "Geisha" painting by Jack Dickerson. Custom painted fire board by Kate.

The decoupage pictures hung on either side of the mantle were hand made for this room, and framed with French dyed ribbon as the "matting".

An antique gallery table received a face lift with

a custom woven ribbon top, under glass.

Hand painted silk pillows with Scalamandre silk fringe.

This antique Provencal chaise longue is covered in a gorgeous silk lampas, with all silk trimmings and pillow.

A loveseat at the foot of the bed, upholstered in cotton cut velvet.

Tufting is punctuated by coral silk fringe buttons

which really pop against the blue.

I love a breakfast table in the bedroom. This one overlooks the owners' private 9-hole golf course.

Fabulous Scalamandre hand tied pom-pom trim on this silk shade. Mouth blown blue glasses from Biot, France.

Louvered closet doors have been disguised with Swiss embroidered cotton. Kate made all of the faux antique silhouettes based on original antiques.

Silk shades with ruching on a pair of old Chinese porcelain figurine lamps (a man and a woman).

Drapery detail: three fabrics were used. The blue and white trompe l'oeil "tufted" fabric was used for the entire backside.

GUEST ROOM, Newport, RI

Historic document hand-print linen from Lee Jofa, along with other fabrics.

An antique quilt and Lee Jofa's Diamond Baratta Collection tartan.

Woven ribbon tabletop, under glass

Painting "Red Bathing Suit" by Jack Dickerson

Lee Jofa fabrics on an antique Louis XVI style chair. The bargello weave is a Diamond Baratta Design fabric.

Painting "The Lovers" by Jack Dickerson

Gorgeous custom lampshades can make a room...

...as can a custom memo board.

HOME in a GOLF COURSE COMMUNITY, Plymouth, MA

Robin's egg blue and cocao brown.

(Photo by Nan & Monty Abbott)

Two Brunschwig & Fils fabrics

FANTASY OUTDOOR BEDROOM at the

NEW ENGLAND SPRING FLOWER SHOW,BOSTON, MA

Scalamandre indoor/outdoor fabrics

Bed by Archatrave

Custom pillow was hand painted with a tongue-in-cheek quote

All accessories were chosen for their garden themes.

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