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.

Please enjoy my photos of this lovely home rich with patina, history and charm.

The living room with Gustavian clock, Rococo tea table & American wingback chair.

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.

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 🙂