bacon pond manor
Woodbury, CT
BJS-Assoc. Interior Design transformed this historic Woodbury 1850 Colonial into a stunning blend of timeless charm and modern comfort. The palette throughout uses historical colors that includes reds, blues, greens with hints of beige, pinks and ochres. The home’s original character - reclaimed wide plank floors, exposed hand-hewn beams, and classic fireplaces - is beautifully complemented by thoughtful updates.
The renovated kitchen’s stenciled floor is inspired by late 18th century floorcloths which were an affordable decorative alternative to costly woven rugs or parquet floors. The stenciled floor is carried through the renovated half-bath/laundry room playfully designed with a nod to the artist Basquiat in an artful wallpaper and candy apple red stacked washer/dryer.
The current dining area is off the kitchen in front of a large open fireplace with a built-in swing arm for kettles to heat the home or cooking. The room also features a repurposed carpenter’s workbench now serving as a buffet. The original dining area has been converted into a cozy sitting area. The historical palette continues with a deep forest green on the ceilings and walls. The warmth of the room is enhanced with a heavily distressed 1930’s French Club classic leather chair with a recovered mohair seat cushion. The ideal spot for an afternoon nap or a nightcap.
The living room is part of an addition to the house presumed from the early sixties. Taking advantage of the existing blue and white wallpaper, an Adrian Pearsall Gondola sofa in blue velvet was the ideal companion, countered with his Jack’s coffee table and two of his side chairs recovered in a Missoni cut velvet check in a rainbow of colors that highlight the home’s palette. The silk and wool floral rug grounds all the pieces perfectly.
The addition includes two upstairs bedrooms. They are both playful nods to bygone periods with a trundle in the “blue room” decorated with a geometric rug and gingham red check bedding against the blue wallpaper, while the “twin room” enhanced the existing wallpaper with vintage trunks and spreads. A primitive candle holder serves as the side table and tucked in the corner is a charming three-legged chair. The full guest bath upstairs was completely gutted yet still references historical characters in a modern setting. The upstairs hallway is refreshed with a whimsical wallpaper and the stair runner is the same as the kitchen rug in order to carry the palette throughout the house.
A 900+ square foot patio offers sweeping views of the grounds with the addition of a horseshoe horse sculpture placed discreetly in the side yard by the shed. The grounds have several improvements including a new gravel driveway, split rail fence, front walkway and replanted flower beds. To refresh the 1,200 square-foot barn, the front is stained a cocoa brown. A hidden surprise is the five horse stalls under the barn. The 150-square-foot shed provides versatile space for practical daily use. The property’s young Christmas tree plantings add seasonal charm, creating a setting that feels both lived-in and picture-perfect.
Every corner of the house is curated with care, making it ideal for immersive guest experiences. The combination of historic detail, spacious interiors, and adaptable outdoor areas allows friends and family the ability to enjoy authentic period settings and the warmth, character, and quiet elegance that a house with centuries of history offers. This balance of history and design makes the property a rare gem in Woodbury – a place where stories, both real and imagined, come alive.
