Cornwall

Overview

The design of this primary home in Cornwall, Connecticut, is centered around a unique breezeway that echoes the famed West Cornwall Covered Bridge in the same town. It frames the endless views behind the home, serves as a semi-outdoor space, and creates some separation between private and communal areas inside. This home is as much of a play on modern utility as it is a callback to local historical structures.

Bedrooms

Bathrooms

Size

1500 Sqft

Usage

Primary Home

Lot Size

2.4 Acres

Land Type

Meadow

Key Features

01Breezeway

The breezeway acts as a natural sound barrier for the private office on the right side of the home. It also elevates the primary bedroom above the main living area, creating a loft upstairs and double-height ceilings that make the living area below feel larger and more open.

02Outdoor Experiences

Cornwall has multiple outdoor areas that let the owners soak in the views, the sun, the fresh air, or everything at once. The enclosed porch off the rear, the open breezeway, and the deck create three distinct experiences with varying levels of protection from inclement weather.

03Dormer Window

The dormer window at the rear of the home provides a full-height space in the primary bathroom upstairs to create a more open feel. The large picture windows bring in tons of natural light and give the owners unhindered views of the spanning landscape while soaking in the tub.

Floor Plans & Drawings

Ground Floor Plan

Loft Floor Plan

Axonometric View

Exploded Axonometric View

Elevation Drawing

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Interiors

The interior design includes materials and textures that call back to the idea that modern and historical can play well together. Dark walnut cabinetry, more traditional upholstery, and organic materials meet the light-filled spaces, functional furniture, and warm minimalism that’s more common in present-day design. This creates a space that is very much at home in historic Cornwall but still feels fresh and inspiring.