Get the Look: Revolutionary Road

CasaSugar — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 06:15:44 -0800

Among the many reasons to see Revolutionary Road - stellar performances, dark humor, a haunting story - I managed to find another: the stunning interiors inhabited by Frank and April Wheeler (played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet). Set in 1955, the movie, much like Mad Men, captures a bygone era with authentic pieces that still look oh-so-stylish.

I found myself coveting just about every chair in the Wheelers' living room, not to mention the adorable accents in their kitchen. The story may be tragic, but the decor is a delight. For my recommendations on how to get the look in your rooms, read more.

Both the formal living room and the more casual sitting area incorporate near-neutral tones with hints of pale color. I love the way everything coordinates but isn't too matchy-matchy; notice how the room above mixes pale and dark woods.

The kitchen is bright and clean, with white walls, blond cabinets, and pale blue pots. But a darker wooden dining table and round-backed chairs add an unexpected studiousness to the space.

Oval Back Dining Chair - $159.00	Harvest Table - $2,900.00
Ceramic & Stainless-Steel Storage Collection - $26.00	Striped Cafe Curtain - $19.00
De La Espada 006 atlantico sideboard - $4,495.00	Martha Stewart Collection Blue Enameled Cast Iron Round Pot, 7 Qt. - $119.99
Martha Stewart Collection Blue Colander, 5 Qt. - $22.99	Alessi Bombe Miniature Teapot - $30.00
Vic Firth Mario Batali 7" Walnut Mills - $37.00

Photos courtesy of Paramount Vantage

On the Market: Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates's Restored Revolutionary War Georgian Colonial

CasaSugar — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:00:53 -0700

It's always interesting to see how the other side lives but, in many cases, the celebrity homes you see are underwhelming, cookie-cutter LA mansions. As for this restored Revolutionary War Georgian colonial recently listed by Daryl Hall of Hall & Oates, I'd consider it a coveted crib even if one half of history's most successful music duos didn't sleep in it. Beyond its good looks, there's much more of a story behind these digs than the "unparalleled views" and "updated appliances" of those California cribs.The Dutchess County, NY, property, known as Flint Hill, is actually two museum-quality homes that once belonged to Revolutionary War captains, and have since been joined through a beamed living area with a fireplace. The 6,363-square-foot home, four-bedroom, five-and-two-half-bath home has 24 rooms, nine fireplaces, four guesthouses, an indoor pool, and a pergola.

Hall himself took on the project of having these homes painstakingly restored. One was built in 1771, the other in 1780, and they initially sat on different properties. After moving them together, he discovered that by coincidence they were connected to the same family. Now, this architectural tour de force sits on a 245-plus acre estate with 100-mile views of the Catskills, ponds, old apple orchards, stone walls, farm roads, gardens, and a Neolithic firepit. To hear more and see photos, read more.

In fact, Hall has made a habit of restoring and preserving homes, including the John Bray House in Kittery, ME, which is over 345 years old, and a historic house from 1740 on the Thames River in London. Interested in this historic home? It's available through Weichert Realtors for $16 million.

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Simply Modern Glass Coffee Table - $699.00	Surya "Naya" NY-5070 Ivory Beige Area Rug - $140.00
Mina Chair in Moore Spice - $699.00	Reese 85\" Sofa in Troy Flax - $1,200.00
Seascape Lighting Penelope Table Lamp - $230.00	Seascape Lighting Phil Table Lamp - $250.00
Knoll risom square side table - $460.00	Quinn Chair in Bezel Spice - $749.00
Hutton 98\" Two-Cushion Sofa in Vance Cloud - $1,799.00	Cappellini - cappellini low pad chair by jasper morrison - $1,492.00