When picturing a breakfast room, images of bright, airy corners, where every effort is made to accentuate sunlight, will likely come to mind. Think sheer curtains, pendant lights, and, of course, a soft, neutral paint to set the base for accents and accessories. I, too, had this vision for a breakfast room until I saw Tommy Hilfiger's former Connecticut estate, and it rewrote my conventions for the better.
The English manor-style estate, created by celebrity-favored designer Martyn Lawrence Bullard, dates back to 1932, and a host of period details serve as a constant reminder of its history. Many of the rooms exhibit wood-paneled walls, floors, high ceilings, preserved moldings, and decorative wainscoting that pay homage to its heritage. Its natural coloring also fills the room with a dark, sophisticated ambiance, and things are no different in the breakfast room.
