I remember selling, from my very first shipment, a Swedish sideboard
to a couple wanting to freshen-up their screened porch. Upon delivering the sideboard, I suggested converting
their porch into a conservatory with the following: change the laminate wood floors to slate (to
tie in with the exterior terrace); replace the screens with glass windows and
transoms (to make the conservatory a year round room); and, paint the ceiling a
dove grey (to complement the new slate floor and Swedish sideboard).
Thrilled with the look of their new conservatory, the
couple--now dear friends--decided the rest of their home needed updating. While the home was full of period charm and mahogany
antiques, it felt dark and enclosed.
Nearly a decade later, this is now a light filled home with
new French doors, bleached floors, warm gray walls, and Swedish antiques to
complement the couple’s many collections. From American folk art to antique Persian carpets, I love how this home
showcases the versatility of Swedish antiques.
The living room with Gustavian clock, Rococo tea table & American wingback chair.
Early American painted chair next to primitive bench with potted herbs & plants.
To open up the room, I removed the carpet & glass door on the built-in cabinet, allowing the creamware collection to be admired & used daily.
I knew this diminutive Swedish chest would be perfect under the American portrait.
A folksy Swedish candelabra illuminates, by candlelight, suppers in the dinning room.
I
want to thank Michelle & her husband for allowing us to tour their
very special home! I am so grateful to have worked on their project :-)
Gustavian armchair & French screen anchoring a corner. Sofa from John Rosselli. Embroidered pillow from Chelsea Textiles.
The mantel is styled with antiques: vellum books, American weathervane & French mirror.
The conservatory with verdant views. I found the pair of Belgian clubchairs in Brussels.
