SPACES
THIS PAGE , FROM TOP : Fresh white accent pieces , grass cloth wall coverings and Cabot House chairs clad in Schumacher ’ s Estrella Embroidery fabric in indigo spice provide an elevated setting for a refinished heirloom table ; a built-in china cabinet . CLOCKWISE FROM OPPOSITE PAGE TOP : The teal-hued office features bold colors , luxe fabrics and Roman shades done in Chimney Swallows by John Derian for Designers Guild ; a runner pulls inspiration from a vintage automotive poster ; the second-floor laundry room features a whimsical wallpaper design and star-sprinkled flooring by Hill & Harbor Tile in East Greenwich .
It all draws the eye toward the room ’ s focal point , the antique mantle the homeowners purchased from a Newport store in 1999 , when the home was built . Hand-glazed cerulean tile from Lilywork Artisan Tile in Connecticut surrounds it , with natural-toned wallpaper providing texture .
In the kitchen , Bergquist set her seasoned eye on a neglected kitchen nook , which served as a holding receptacle for the day ’ s mail , backpacks and other detritus . She added two rattan chairs , a side table and an ottoman to create a sunny oasis where the homeowners love to gather beside the spacious bay window .
“ That area now we use so much ,” the wife says . “ It ’ s just a very happy , sunny location . For the past twenty-two years , we really had just used it as a parking spot for stuff .”
38 RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY I MARCH 2025