- September 27, 2021
- Linda Weisberg
Design Inspiration
One of the great pleasures of traveling with Classical Excursions through the Institute of Architecture and Art is the opportunity to visit private homes where the interior design is so inspiring.
Here are my takeaways from our recent trip to the Hudson River Valley in upstate New York. Most of what we saw was traditional decor inspired by history. So if this is your thing, follow along.
Pool Houses that Look like Greek Temples
Christopher Spitzmiller’s pool house at Clove Brook Farm 
This pool house was designed by Di Biasi and Filkoff Architects at Ludlow Farm.
Christopher Spitzmiller’s pool house at Clove Brook Farm incorporates a stag theme in the Greek Revival architecture.
The geese are so cute, but one of them bit my leg really hard when I was taking a pic!
Painted and Patterned Floors
These floors are a really charming way to make a design statement.
Don’t be afraid to make waves! Kitchen of interior designer Darren Henault, Turkey Hill House c. 1790 
When you turn the floors have a different perspective.
Edgewater c. 1824. Sunroom with a classic checker board floor. 
Edgewater c. 1824 front entrance.
Doors With Details
A decorative door surround at Forth House. 
Sunburst motif-inside and out at Edgewater, c. 1824.
Sunburst motif-inside and out at Edgewater, c. 1824. 
Decorative rosettes on the doors and door surrounds at Forth House c. 1835.
Rooms Painted in Bright Colors
B’Ellow, a Federal era farmhouse in Old Chatham. 
Hillstead House c. 1817. Bruce Shostak Interior Design.
Ludlow Farm – We ate lunch in this dining room and it was really lovely. 
B’Ellow entry in Old Chatham.
Big Art Makes a Statement
Hillstead House c. 1817. Interior design by Bruce Shostak. 
Haight House c. 1812. There were 2 of these maps hung in the front hall—they were from a movie set!
Four Poster Beds: A Room Within a Room
The primary bedroom at Staat’s House c. 1839. 
I love a four poster facing a fireplace!
Bruce Shostak Interior Design 
Bruce Shostak Interior Design
Christopher Spitzmiller designed this room. 
Darryl Henault Interior Design
Big Storage
We’re always looking for extra storage, aren’t we? Here are two examples of making the most of an empty wall that has limited depth.
A back stairway to the kitchen at Forth House houses storage and a bar. 
Cabinet doors with glass fronts allows a display of favorite china at B’Ellow.
Animal Heads
Staat’s Hall entry. 
Even though I didn’t make friends with one of the geese, the zebra was kind enough to pose with me.
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Nicole Heymer
| 5 October 2021Love all of this inspiration!