Fall Photoshoot in the Upstate Stone House
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When looking for the perfect interior to shoot our fall and particularly Thanksgiving collection, we came across the Upstate Stone House in Catskill, NY. Interior designer Adam J. Clark renovated and restored this 1760's stone house (complete with historical marker!) to an inviting and antique filled escape.
All photos by Will Ellis
The Upstate Stone House was originally built by a French Lieutenant over 260 years ago. Adam stepped up as the steward of this house a couple of years ago, using his interior design background he was able to lovingly restore this historic home in Catskill, NY.
"Texture, warmth, comfort, nostalgia and that perfect amount of lived in and loved feel. This space has taken on many forms and I’m sure it’ll continue to evolve over the years." - Adam
The beautiful dining room includes a long table, perfect for our Autumn Blossoms 91" table runner. The fireplace and exposed beams paired with black chairs and iron chandelier make a gorgeous backdrop for a Thanksgiving meal.
"When designing the layout of the house, I had one thing in mind; hosting. I wanted the space to feel welcoming, warm, cozy and nostalgic. Gatherings of friends and family are my favorite so I wanted the space to reflect that. Big tables for everyone to sit around, comfy sofa’s and intimate corners." - Adam.
We especially loved shooting in the kitchen of the Upstate Stone House. " This was never on the list of things to do when undertaking the restoration of the home. It was a fine working kitchen. Sure enough, once the idea gets in my mind there’s no turning back." says Adam. "The goal was to achieve a cozy tavern feel with just the right amount of elegance and femininity."
In the photo above you can see the gorgeous original wood beams that Adam restored. "It was a challenge to say the least, but what fun is this process without a few here and there! The ultimate goal was to get rid of the lead paint without getting rid of the integrity of the hand hewn remanence of their history. " says Adam
"Reusing reclaimed and salvaged material is so important for me." - Adam
The beautiful vintage pieces he's acquired throughout the house, the distressed wood cabinets, side tables, oxidized mirrors and art create depth and add a warmth unique to his 1700's home.
See all of his renovation process and before and after photos on his Instagram @upstatestonehouse or rent it on Airbnb for your own upstate retreat!
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