I n t h e m a s t e r bedroom, a framed banner unearthed at a tag sale recalls days spent on the Cape. Shelves burst with books and antique night tables keep essentials at hand. Rogers, who claims never to have learned to cook, stands in awe of Philip’s abilities. No surprise then, that he was all for the kitchen renovation that enlarged the space by several feet, making room for crowd-pleasing conveniences like dual dishwashers, a trio of sinks and a hardworking Wolf range. The custom cabinets are topped with marble and a storage-boosting antique Irish cupboard tucks beneath the windows. But the floor is the real icing on the cake: a collaborative design by Hadley and Rogers along with decorative painter Topher Carnes of Finishing Impressions in Bridgeport, the stunning floor is a graphic visual treat. The library, adjacent to the kitchen is, says Rogers, “our go-to room.” And indeed it’s a retreat every house should have—a spot well suited for reading with a dog in your lap (the men own two) and the world at bay. Rogers added plenty of bookshelves and cleverly bumped out a window-lined alcove for a sofa sheathed in cheery Osborne & Little stripes. On the second floor, Rogers has concocted the same sensespleasing brew of comfort heavily laced with personal touches.
In the master bedroom, a framed banner unearthed at a tag sale reminds the designer, an avid sailor, of days spent on the Cape. Shelves burst with books and antique night tables keep essentials at hand. Last year, with the help of architect Silvia Erskine, the owners tackled the master bath. Out went the tub and in its stead arrived a generously sized walk-in shower. The elegant and airy room is fitted with a heated marble floor—a special gift for winter nights. And, oh yes, on top of everything else, Philip is an avid gardener. When summer arrives, there’s no end to the flowers and vegetables. Warm-weather dinner parties are staged in a dear outdoor lattice building—more evidence, clearly, that what Rogers and Philips have forged is not merely a highly attractive home but a way of life that celebrates even the smallest moments. “We feel very blessed,” says Rogers. “Our joy is in sharing what we have.” • Resources For more information about this home, see page 124. Winter 2013 New England Home Connecticut 83
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