Discover a Designer’s Rustic New England Home with Vintage Appeal

Today’s home feature looks like it’s been around for hundreds of years, but it’s actually fairly new. The rustic New England home was designed by Marisa Bistany Perkins to serve as her family’s Connecticut weekend getaway. Photographed by Laura Moss, the home appeared in a 2016 issue of New England Home.

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

The pool house, above and below, is a custom barn that includes a bathroom and kitchen that leads outdoors to a fireplace and gathering areas. A pass-through window provides easy access to food when entertaining. 

 

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

Inside the home itself, you’ll find a large, rustic hallway wrapped with wood and stone. Skylights and large windows allow natural light to flow in while southwestern patterns on the rug and pillows provide a nice pop of color. Note the oversized pocket doors leading into the great room.

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

The great room enjoys a casual, earthy vibe with a large fireplace created from stone secured from the original home’s foundation before it was razed due to years of neglect. A mix of patterns can be seen throughout the rustic New England home, along with vintage treasures.

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

Native American artifacts, dotted with houseplants, populate the industrial style shelves flanking the impressive fireplace. 

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

The custom kitchen is open and spacious while embracing the rustic vibe seen throughout the home. Blue-gray cabinetry enjoys mullioned, mirrored doors that help to reflect light in the room. 

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

The dining room is a bit more elegant and formal than the rest of the rustic New England home. A simple wallpaper pattern provides a warm backdrop for the upholstered end chair and the side chairs with purple seats. Similar colors in the arm chair and rug help the two patterns blend together as opposed to fighting each other.

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

A framed mushroom tapestry in the dining room takes center stage behind bouquets of tulips. 

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

An eclectic gathering of furnishings adorns a third floor bunk room with Early American beds, wire pendant lights, and a pleasing mix of textiles

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

Vintage banners create a wheel of color on the wall.

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

A more formal bedrooms suits the adults (and the dog). Vintage landscapes line the wall next to the striped, upholstered bed while a rug and bedding create interest with their various patterns and colors. 

Photo by Laura Moss Photography

 

Although today’s rustic New England home is a weekend getaway for the family, it could easily be enjoyed as a year-round home. 

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