Showcasing Litchfield County’s Design Professionals and Creatives
In this special section, we highlight some of the region’s design professionals and artists, whose creativity and craftsmanship shape the unique architectural and interior landscapes of Litchfield County. Read on to get an exclusive glimpse into their innovative work.
Revolutionary Restoration and Building
Revolutionary Restoration and Building has been crafting fine new homes and restoring historic properties for over 30 years in Litchfield County. The company is known for its dedication to architectural design and meticulous execution, making it a trusted partner for clients seeking second homes and estate properties.
The team places a strong emphasis on hard work, attention to detail, and delivering on commitments without excuses. Honesty and transparency are at the core of every project, reflecting the company’s high regard for its reputation.
What sets Revolutionary Restoration apart is its team of highly skilled and talented craftsmen. Their expertise ranges from constructing post-andbeam barn frames to crafting custom cabinetry and building cutting-edge modern homes.
With years of proven experience, the company efficiently brings the visions of architects and homeowners to life. Their collaborations with accomplished architects and designers on prestigious estates and properties enhance the value they bring to future clients.
While Revolutionary Restoration and Building was founded with a focus on restoring historic homes, particularly those from the Revolutionary War era— hence its name—it also takes pride in modern home projects.
The team’s forward-thinking approach ensures that they enjoy working on both historic and contemporary homes alike.
The company is owned by Tim Egan, who holds building licenses in Connecticut and is exam-certified in South Carolina, with reciprocity in several other states. His leadership and commitment to quality continue to drive the success of Revolutionary Restoration and Building. —revolutionarybuilding.com
Karen LeSage
How did you get started in art?
I have been making art since I could hold a crayon, always working from nature. In art school I studied design alongside fine art, which has served me well.
How would you describe the style of your paintings?
I do minimalist landscapes, color fields, and full abstraction. I love working large.
What do you aim to achieve in your paintings?
I seek to document a single moment of awe in my encounters with the natural world. I capture them outdoors, sketching quickly before the light shifts. I take those back to my studio and paint larger versions of them, where they become further simplified. I find a quiet power when I eliminate the non-essential.
How does your work intersect with interior design?
Interior design increasingly seeks to support the total well-being of its inhabitants. My work aligns well with the aim to create a sanctuary. It is exciting to see my pieces incorporated into masterfully orchestrated spaces. Art is now often selected in the early stages of a design project. One painting was purchased before the house was built.
Why do your paintings work so well in a variety of homes and public spaces?
I tread the line between realism and abstraction, so the paintings seem to happily skew either way. I have been told that they “play well with others.” Also, with their theme of stillness, who doesn’t need more of that?
How do you stay motivated and inspired?
Litchfield County’s beauty is endlessly captivating, and the level of support in this exceptional community is gratifying. The change of seasons keeps things fresh.
Where can people see your work?
My current showroom is at 15 Academy St., Salisbury, across from LaBonne’s market. —karenlesage.com
Dobson Pools
What type of service do you provide?
Based in the Litchfield Hills since 1968, we are a family-owned designer and builder of custom gunite pools. Our longevity is built on consistent innovation and valuing client relationships. While pools often start the conversation, our projects evolve to bring your entire vision to life.
Who is your ideal client?
We believe magic and memories happen around the pool. Whether for relaxation, recreation, fitness, or reflection, a pool can be many things—a rural sanctuary, time with family and friends, or a simple thing of beauty. A well-designed poolscape enhances your property’s full potential.
What are the core values and mission of your business?
It’s all about relationships. We aim to understand and honor your vision through detailed design, structurally engineered drawings, and collaboration with other project partners. The result is an exquisite pool and an exceptional experience.
How do you differentiate your business?
Working with Dobson Pools is a boutique experience. We treat each project with individualized care and clear communication. Brian holds national recognition as a Certified Building Professional, ensuring your pool is crafted with excellence and built to current industry standards.
What is your aesthetic?
A Dobson Pool is always sophisticated and sleek, featuring clean, modern designs that highlight your property’s natural beauty.
“When you are involved in an extraordinary occupation, you become absorbed in it.” Siblings Brian and Julie bring this passion to every project. We welcome you to share your vision so we can help write your property’s next story.
New Preston, CT
860-354-9227
dobsonpools.com
Montage Antiques
With a 6,500-square-foot showroom, five containers of antiques arriving from Europe a year, and public wholesale events associated with their arrivals, Montage Antiques is a unique source for retail clients and interior designers! They source from Europe and the United States, and work hard to supply a variety of styles and epochs. At Montage you will find a 19th-century French farmhouse table, classic mid-century design, authentic French 18th-century verdure tapestries, and everything in between!
Montage is a family business. Dana and Fritz Rohn have been in the antiques business for over 35 years (previously of Jennings and Rohn antiques in Woodbury). The innovative new arm of the business, Montage Antiques, was launched in 2015, as Dana saw a clear need to bring antiques back into relevance in the interior design world at the height of the minimalist trend. Dana and Fritz’s elder daughter, Chloë, joined the team as part of the newly opened Montage, bringing fresh eyes. In 2021, their younger daughter, Phoebe, joined the Montage team to manage the international sourcing, bringing a passion for the hunt.
The Montage family believes that interiors filled with unique antiques are the most stylish and sustainable option on the market. They work hard to maintain a price point that enables a wide variety of clients to fulfill their dreams of a home filled with antiques, all while never compromising style or authenticity.
25 Main St., Millerton
montageantiques.com
@montageantiques
Northeast Fine Floor Design
At Northeast, we are a fullservice flooring design company dedicated to providing an expansive selection of upscale flooring products in our newly renovated showroom. Our exceptional personal service ensures insightful design guidance, helping you articulate your vision and material preferences.
We specialize in crafting custom area rugs and stair runners from premium materials. We prioritize custom on-site fabrications that encourage client involvement in creative decisions while also providing broadloom installations.
Living spaces have become multi-functional, bringing interiors to life. There’s a connection between styles combining elements together creating a home that feels authentic, balancing comfort and harmony. We provide a broad range of styles and strive to achieve the aesthetic our clients are envisioning. In addition, we offer a variety of prefinished, unfinished, solid, and engineered hardwood flooring and provide existing hardwood floor refinishing with the option of low VOC water-borne finishes.
Integrity, quality, and customer service are the core values that fundamentally guide us in everything we do and are at the forefront of our business philosophy. We are committed to quality craftsmanship, ensuring every project reflects these principles. Our mission focuses on understanding, communication and execution, which we believe are essential for fostering successful partnerships with our clients.
Our customer base is vital to our success, encompassing both new and loyal repeat clients. We primarily serve residential homeowners and trade professionals, such as interior designers, builders and architects. Recently, we opened our new outlet building and serve customers seeking flooring products at value price points.
With decades of honed skills and hands-on experience, our reputation for exceptional craftsmanship, combined with best-in-class project management, distinguishes us in the industry. Our commitment to honesty and fairness governs our relationships, ensuring our reputation remains paramount as we build trust and deliver outstanding results.
280 Danbury Rd., New Milford
860-354-2600
—northeastffd.com
Samantha Gale Designs
Samantha Gale Designs is a full service home design and retail store focusing on vintage farmhouse home décor and design.
What services do you provide for your clients?
I have a unique sense of how to create exceptional spaces. The home design and retail store allow clients to see first-hand how I pull together different materials and items into a beautifully warm and cohesive space. Our custom creations can also be purchased off the floor. My success can be measured by the fact that clients continue to return for more after I’ve completed their first room.
What makes you different?
I’m obsessed with the power of design. Colors, patterns, textures, and moods fill my head 24/7. When I see a space, my mind is flooded with imagination. The room comes to life, complete with sounds and smells. I then meticulously select pieces, fabrics, wallpapers, tiles, wood, colors, and accessories to realize my vision. It’s like painting a picture with my mind. It’s an obsession.
What is your vibe?
Though I adapt to the specific needs and style preferences of each client, my love is creating Vintage Farmhouse Homes. My soul is stuck in the bygone age of the 1920s and 1930s. Upon entering Samantha Gale Designs, visitors are overcome with a sense of what once was. I use scents, sounds, colors, and textures to transport my clients through time. Whether it is a kitchen, living room, bedroom, or bath, I connect all these elements seamlessly, leaving clients with not just a beautiful room, but a home full of warmth, cohesiveness, and belonging as if it had been there for a lifetime already.
Samantha Gale Designs Vintage
Farmhouse Home
104 Main St., Torrington
—samanthagaledesign.com
Stoneleaf Construction
What services do you provide?
At Stoneleaf Construction, we offer personalized construction management services through our Premier Process to Deliver (PPD). We handle everything from the initial consultation to project completion, ensuring every detail aligns with your vision. Our services include precise construction oversight, real-time updates, post-construction support, and a dedicated warranty team to ensure we exceed your expectations.
Who is your ideal client?
Our ideal clients are discerning homeowners and developers focused on high-end residential or hospitality projects. We work with those who value craftsmanship and collaboration. Currently, we serve western Connecticut and the Hudson Valley in New York, but we’re expanding into new markets, partnering with clients who seek extraordinary results.
What are the core values of your business?
Our core values are Excellence, Transparent Communication, Innovation, Exceptional Service, and Teamwork. Our mission is to turn inventive ideas into valuable investments. Using cutting-edge technology and unmatched expertise, we redefine the construction experience, push boundaries, and deliver outstanding results.
How do you differentiate yourselves from your competitors?
We stand out by blending superior craftsmanship with a hospitality-inspired approach. We offer a single point of contact and real-time updates throughout the process to ensure precision at every stage. Our strong relationships with trades and vendors allow us to deliver exceptional quality at competitive prices, making us leaders in high-end projects.
Do you have a specific design style that defines your brand?
We bring diverse design visions to life, creating timeless, visually stunning spaces. Whether modernist, vintage, or avant-garde, we meet each client’s unique tastes and push design boundaries. Discover more reasons to build with us. Let’s create something extraordinary—contact us today!
4974 NY-22, Amenia
stoneleafconstruction.com
[email protected]
William McIntosh Design
What services do you provide?
William McIntosh Design offers full Interior Design services to our clients. Our projects range from design directing new ground-up residences to complete renovations and decoration of homes and apartments in New York City, the surrounding communities, and around the world.
Who is your target audience or ideal client?
Our clients range from first-time young families to more experienced, design-savvy individuals. The common thread is that our clients desire and appreciate the benefits of a good design and expert craftsmanship.
What is the mission of your design business?
We value the highest level of design integrity of each project, and the best quality possible within the project budget.
How do you differentiate your business from competitors?
Through the quality of our work both aesthetically and materially, as well as the organization and professionalism of our amazing team.
Do you have a specific design style or aesthetic that defines your brand?
All of our projects are rooted in modern ideas, which we tailor to a variety of tastes and styles depending on the clients.
What else should we know about your business?
We bring our breadth and depth of understanding and appreciation of architecture and interior design to each and every project. Also employing our knowledge of fashion, landscape design, design, art, and travel allows us to bring a vast body of references and associations to our clients’ projects.
27 W. 20 St., NYC
212-807-8030
williammcintoshdesign.com
Modern Supply
Modern Supply specializes in plumbing, heating, and lighting solutions, offering a wide range of high-quality products and services. Their experienced team provides expert guidance to homeowners, designers, builders, architects, and contractors, ensuring that every project, whether large or small, is handled with precision and care.
With a focus on innovation and customer service, Modern Supply delivers tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of each client. Their offerings include cutting-edge products for both residential and commercial spaces, with options spanning traditional, transitional, and contemporary designs.
As a trusted second-generation, family-run business, Modern Supply is committed to excellence. Their expansive showroom showcases the latest trends, and a full-service parts counter ensures that customers have everything they need for their projects. With large inventories and a fleet of delivery trucks, Modern Supply ensures prompt and reliable service.
Visit their modern showroom to explore the wide range of products, and discover how their expert team can help bring any project to life.
101 Danbury Rd., New Milford
800-241-3184
Modernplumbing.biz
Litchfield County Pools
What type of service do you provide?
Litchfield County Pools specializes in the installation, renovation, and maintenance of custom inground gunite pools. We collaborate closely with homeowners and architects to design pools that complement both property and lifestyle. Additionally, we offer services such as patio, wall, and fencing installations.
Who are your clients?
We serve residential properties across Litchfield County, from full-time homes to weekend retreats. One of the greatest rewards is experiencing diverse properties and building lasting relationships with clients long after projects are complete.
What are the core values and mission of your business?
We prioritize high quality, transparent communication, and unwavering integrity. Our pools are built to last, and through clear communication, we ensure clients fully understand their pools. We believe there’s always a solution to every challenge and strive to deliver the best results by putting ourselves in our clients’ shoes.
How do you differentiate your business?
As a family-owned business since 1987, we take a personalized approach to every project. By limiting the number of projects we take on, each one gets the attention it deserves. We focus on your family’s needs—whether you want a lap pool, a family pool, or a relaxing retreat—and create a custom design that enhances your property.
Do you have a specific design style or aesthetic?
Our goal is to seamlessly integrate your pool into your property, ensuring it feels like a natural extension of the space. We accomplish this through thoughtful design and carefully chosen materials.
What else should we know about your business?
We have a truly exceptional team at LCP, from our office manager and project managers to our servicing and construction teams. They all contribute to our clients’ ultimate satisfaction and the respected reputation that we carry.
lcpools.com
860-355-8547
Sonia Bodie Designs
What type of service do you provide?
We are a creative, full-service design studio, with an integrative approach to interior architecture and landscape design, serving as the foundation for creating holistic environments that weave together interior and exterior spaces.
Who is your ideal client?
We are so grateful to have found clients that have an enduring commitment to this region. There is a beautiful and quiet movement in our area— one of connection to the land, of being in relationship with a place, and the shared experience of that. That sense of belonging to a place builds stewardship, accountability, and a vested interest in the ongoing well-being and endurance of that place.
What is your mission?
Our philosophy is grounded in the belief that our well-being and quality of life is greatly enhanced through our relationship with nature. We are passionate about creating places of meaning and beauty that connect people to the natural world— poetic spaces and landscapes that create a sense of place, that are deeply rooted in their natural and cultural histories, and that become the unique expression of that place.
What is your design process?
Our design process is place inspired— we create environments that connect people to place. It’s rooted in cultivating an awareness of the value of being in relationship with our surrounding environments and the natural world. We believe in the power of place to create awareness and connection, enriching the lives and communities of those who live there.
What else should we know?
We see design as a collaborative process with our clients, which allows for open and creative exploration, leading to meaningful, sustainable, and environmentally sensitive design solutions.
203-829-6345
soniabodiedesigns.com
Nutmeg Table Company
What service do you provide?
Nutmeg Table Company specializes in custom dining tables, coffee tables, and butcher block islands. We also work with clients to create unique pieces like plinths, vanities, and dressers. Each piece is crafted from sustainable, solid American hardwoods in our Connecticut workshop.
Who is your target audience or ideal client?
Our clients include homeowners, interior designers, and anyone seeking heirloom-quality furniture. We cater to those looking for custom pieces that align with their home’s style and functional needs. Whether you have a specific design or want something unique, we’re open to all ideas and creativity.
What are the core values and mission of your design business?
At Nutmeg Table Company, craftsmanship and attention to detail define everything we do. Our mission is to create furniture that stands the test of time, made by skilled artisans using the finest American hardwoods. From material sourcing to final finishes, every step reflects our commitment to excellence and longevity.
How do you differentiate your design business from competitors?
Each piece is custom-made in our workshop, where clients can influence every design aspect. We offer a personalized experience, with direct contact between clients and craftsmen. Our pricing is competitive, but we deliver higher quality with solid American hardwoods—no veneers or engineered wood.
Do you have a specific design style or aesthetic that defines your brand?
We blend traditional craftsmanship with modern design, emphasizing clean lines and the natural beauty of wood. Our style ranges from traditional to contemporary, always focusing on high-quality, custom pieces that reflect each client’s vision.
1691 Thomaston Ave.,Waterbury
203-519-5507
nutmegtablecompany.com
