Cottage Place
EUROPEAN STYLE
This bungalow style colonial was built in 1907 and had been owned by the Unitarian Church to provide housing for traveling clergy.
Over 90 years later, owner and designer Kristina Phillips and her husband purchased the home and began undertaking a massive renovation.
Because of the historic nature of the home, much of the renovation needed to be cleared by the town’s historic committee. The interior was transformed, including all new HVAC, electrical and plumbing systems, wall removal, full floor sanding and refinishing and a long-term landscaping plan was undertaken, all while retaining the original cottage charm.
Color, pattern and texture are layered to creates unexpected and delightful moments.
Over time, the kitchen and family room were also gutted and renovated, swapping places in the house.
European floor-to-ceiling windows bring the outside in.
The new family room features European style floor-to-ceiling windows with views to the expansive gardens and a new fireplace.
The new chef’s kitchen has better flow and space for a walk-in pantry, while radiant heat was installed throughout.
A chef’s kitchen with a view to the garden
Most recently an old barn in the backyard was transformed into a studio and office for dedicated workspace that can also double as indoor-outdoor entertaining space.
This overhaul included new windows, skylights, updated flooring, heating and an all new kitchenette and bathroom. Because of the mature landscaping, new plumbing and electrical needs were roto-rooted to avoid trenching the yard.
Throughout the house, special attention was given to some of the inherited Swedish antiques, such as the Gustavian clock dating from 1809. But the items in every room tell a story - from the Nantucket basket collection to painted panels found in the back of an antique store deep in the English countryside.
A living room inspired by Swedish heritage, family heirlooms and lifelong travel.
In the living room, trips to Stockholm inspired the traditional Swedish blue check on the sofa and the Josef Frank drapery.
By mixing in some family heirlooms alongside modern pieces, a storied space comes to life.
