The Elegance Of Georgian Style

When the owners of this New Canaan Georgian began contemplating a move, they first decided to update the interiors in preparation for selling. What began as a refresh soon became something more: an opportunity to rediscover the house they had called home for years.

Reed & Acanthus introduced a softer palette of aqua, green and cream, drawing inspiration from the landscape surrounding the house. Existing furnishings were thoughtfully reupholstered and combined with new rugs, window treatments, lighting, art and select pieces, allowing the rooms to evolve without losing their established character.

The home's traditional architecture called for interiors with a certain degree of formality, but we wanted that elegance to feel comfortable rather than precious. Classic furniture forms, rich textiles and carefully considered details give the rooms a sense of occasion, while the fresh palette and natural influences keep them light and inviting.

In the end, the transformation had an unexpected result: the homeowners fell in love with their house all over again—and decided not to sell.

Living Room

The living room balances the gracious proportions of the Georgian architecture with a softer, more relaxed approach to traditional design. Aquas, greens and creams bring the colors of the surrounding landscape indoors, while layered fabrics, traditional furnishings and carefully chosen accessories give the room depth and a sense of permanence.

Office

The office takes a more intimate approach to the home's traditional character. Rich wood tones, classic furnishings and layered textiles create a handsome working space that feels appropriately established while remaining comfortable for everyday use.

Entrance Hall

The entrance hall introduces the gracious character of the Georgian home with a carefully layered mix of traditional furnishings, art and decorative objects. Rather than treating it simply as a passageway, we approached the hall as a room of its own, creating a welcoming first impression that anticipates the more formal interiors beyond.

Dining Room

The dining room embraces the more formal side of Georgian style. Traditional furnishings and elegant details create a setting suited to entertaining, while the restrained palette connects the room to the lighter, more relaxed character found throughout the rest of the house.

Family Room

For the family room, comfort took precedence without sacrificing the character of the house. Familiar furnishings were refreshed with new fabrics and complemented by updated lighting, rugs and accessories, creating a room that feels polished enough for the Georgian setting yet comfortable for everyday life.

Garden Room

Filled with natural light and overlooking the surrounding landscape, the garden room offered an opportunity to relax the formality found elsewhere in the house. Soft greens and aquas, comfortable furnishings and nature-inspired fabrics strengthen the connection to the outdoors, creating an inviting room for reading, conversation and quiet afternoons.

Kitchen

n the kitchen, the decorative approach is lighter and more informal while remaining connected to the rest of the house. Carefully chosen furnishings, fabrics and accessories soften the hardworking space and bring the home's palette and traditional sensibility into the heart of everyday family life.