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“Darien Charm”

April 12, 2023

Having lived many years in Darien, Connecticut and birthed both my boys in this sweet coastal town, I was thrilled to be hired to design a home at my old stomping grounds.  One of our first national covers went to a Darien farmhouse so I knew we couldn’t go wrong working with the same builder on a new project. This charming family of four truly trusted the design process from day one and we couldn’t be more thrilled with this classic beauty.

Project Details

interiors // GLDESIGN

location // DARIEN, CT

builder // LARRY LARKIN

photographer // FRANCES ISAAC

(FVI PHOTO)

Although we were originally brought in to redesign the kitchen footprint and functionality it turned out this led to reworking the living room and playroom as well. By removing a wall that literally blocked off the flow to the heart of the home, we drastically opened up the floor plan to allow for endless daylight to shine throughout the first floor which led to more design fun room after room.

Before
After

To compliment the classic white kitchen our client dreamed of and to contrast nicely against the darker wood floors, we selected bleached wood tones, an airy light fixture and simple clean lines throughout the new dining space. The extension table allows for plenty of entertaining all seasons long.

When designing the kitchen, we wanted to provide the homeowner with the ability to look out their window from the statement farmhouse sink so we laid the kitchen out based on this wish alongside kitchen experts John June Custom Cabinetry.  We went with a seamless white quartz countertop and a picket white backsplash by New England Tile. The wrap around island accommodates each growing family member and we may have been able to even throw an art TV on that wall for everyone to enjoy!

It’s all within the details they say… and details we love.  The vertical shiplap hood and it’s character millwork elements combined with the modern and sophisticated appliances by Monogram bring this classic kitchen together beautifully. The mixture of the brass pendants sourced by Chloe Winston Lighting and polished nickel hardware are a nod to timeless finishes.

Although kitchen trends are fun, in my opinion you can never go wrong with a classic white kitchen. Want to add color in a subtle way? Paint the island a subtle hue like this one.  Done!  Hope you enjoyed our Darien Charm project tour. 

xo, gaelle


Get the Look

PELHAM MOON LIGHT // SHOP

HICKS LARGE PENDANT // SHOP

MARK & DAY INDOOR AREA RUG // SHOP

TEAK WOOD BOWL // SHOP

RELIC WOOD BOARD // SHOP

TERRACOTTA VASE // SHOP

MOD CHARCUTERIE BOARD// SHOP

HANDWOVEN WICKER SERVING BOWL // SHOP

TUCKER COUNTER STOOL // SHOP

TOMILE SOLID WOOD WISHBONE CHAIR // SHOP

HUGHES BACKLESS BENCH // SHOP

KENTFIELD LONG CHANDELIER // SHOP

BALL CABINET KNOB // SHOP

MISSION DRAWER PULL // SHOP

LARGE OVAL CUPBOARD LATCH// SHOP

RATTAN DRAWER HANDLE // SHOP

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O’ what a nite! I am beyond grateful and so humb O’ what a nite! I am beyond grateful and so humbled by everyone’s love and support who showed up to celebrate our designs at this year’s Serena & Lily Holiday House 🤍 It truly felt like Christmas morning surrounded by all my favorite people, clients, friends, family and gosh… this girl right here is overwhelmed!! Huge thank you to my dream brand especially the Westport Serena & Lily crew for the opportunity of a lifetime. Make sure to stop by the showroom before the end of January to take a part in our coastal holiday story! And for those of you that couldn’t attend, your DM’s and texts truly fill my heart full. THANK YOU 🙏🏻
Let’s go on a little tour of my home’s holiday Let’s go on a little tour of my home’s holiday decor! I kept it very simple this year and am loving the vibe from my front doorstep to the backyard. The holiday season can be so stressful (and lonely) for so many reasons and I wanted my home to feel uncluttered, inviting and warm. I went with amber lighting vs bright white and faux greens vs real (except for my main tree) to avoid the mess.  Shared some tips on decking the halls in today’s edit so make sure to subscribe via our website to stay in the know!  Merry merry!
I am honored and delighted to finally reveal our s I am honored and delighted to finally reveal our showroom designs at this year’s @serenaandlily Holiday House in Westport, Connecticut. It truly is a dream come true to have been selected and we are giddy with excitement! Come experience a magical winter journey with us surrounded by an icy blue and neutral palette adorned with the most gorgeous tree I’ve ever seen created with love by @freshflowerbar ! Hope you will come by to share in the festivities and THANK U for being a part of this coastal journey with me. ⭐️

xo, Gaelle.
O’ joyful December and all of its festivities 🎄 This month is full of warm memories and happy gatherings. The trees outside may be bare but the neighborhood homes are sparkling and full of life. I’m loving all the texture, the chunky scarves, the decorated wood mantels and love in the air. This month also marks the end of 2023 and all that came with it… the highs and lows, the good, the bad, the lessons learned and unlearned. I’ll be sharing some of those highlights in the coming weeks and would love to hear from you too. Here’s to making next year the best year yet 🙌🏻
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