A Classic Country Home In The Catskills
A curious mix of pattern and authentic texture, nostalgia and originality.
This Greek Revival home, built in 1854 has been kept alive with a brilliant interior design by Billy Cotton.
It's a refuge from the city. Somewhere to come home to and reconnect with your roots. You feel like you’re immersed in an old world that's long gone but also feels so very permanent.
I love the subtle details in this design, inspired by the classical architecture of Greek buildings throughout the Roman Empire. From the Greek columns on the porch, to the dentil detail around the kitchen island.
The mixture of patterns is genius and worth the study. Only someone with a good eye can get this right.
There's a wonderful abundance of Tunisian and Turkish carpets with old-world European wallpapers, all working together in harmony.
The secret is to stick to one colour palette for each room (2 or three colours). And then put larger patterns next to smaller scale patterns. For example, pairing a stripe with a floral.
I can't help but associate this decorating style with the Grandmillennial or Cottagecore aesthetic that's trending, particularly with the young generation. It's perhaps a reaction to the minimalist, mid-century style interiors that’ve been so prominent for the last 20 years.
This design, however, is a more sophisticated and grounded version of 'granny chic'.
I love how this home honours the past in an authentic yet interesting way. I'm all in for it.
A place to sit with breakfast on lap, looking out onto the rolling hills.
Louis XVI dining chairs that fit in perfectly with the Greek Revival style of this home. With their straight lines and classical fluted legs.
These chairs were created in a time that was greatly influenced by the discoveries of Pompeii (1760-1789) - which influenced a revival of Greek and Roman Neo-Classical design during the rein of King Louis XVI in France.
shop Louis XVI chairs: 1st Dibs | Ballard Designs | Wayfair | Chairish
AU source: Era House
Distinguishing between Louis chairs style guide from One Kings Lane
Brick work around the fireplace left in it's unfinished state for authentic texture
A pair of antique Italian beds with an African Kuba bedspread. Kuba cloth is made from raffia and traditionally used as a wraparound skirt in African ritual festivals.
Gallery wall of vintage paintings around the bed with a vintage, industrial wall light
I adore the unique little side table that's attached to the wall. A fantastic idea if you're short on space. Wall lighting and wall hooks are also very practical and elegant choices.
To get the look:
You’ll need to have a passion for hunting down antique and unique pieces. Start with Facebook Marketplace and Etsy and then spend the weekends browsing local second hand stores and markets. Have fun!
Project: FALL CLOVE
Interior Design & images from Billy Cotton, New York
