2025 Interior Design (Living Space) Winner: Forged of Iron, Wood and Stone
While the architecture and finishes of this 10-year-old home are still beautiful, the furnishings needed to be updated and refreshed. The first floor of this home has an open floor plan, so it was important to design and create a cohesive layout for the kitchen, dining and living spaces. Furnishings needed to be designed that complemented the strong wood and stone elements in these rooms, not to mention the stunning lake view. For the rugs and upholstery, colors and textures complement the Douglas fir wall paneling, but they are of a light palette to balance the room. The crown jewel of the project is the custom dining table, crafted by a local metalsmith, which uses an entire beam as the center trestle secured to metal side panels with hand-forged iron pegs. The final touch was the chandelier that features contemporary handblown glass globes. The updated furnishings for this home made each space elegant yet very livable, with unique characteristics in keeping with the architecture.
What the judges said: Large sectional oriented around the beautiful view with floor-to-ceiling windows. Natural color palette flows seamlessly with outdoors. Beautiful custom pieces and a superb blend of furnishings that complement
bold architectural designs.
Cicely Beston Interior Designs
New London
603-526-2657
www.cbestoninteriordesigns.com
