Quintessential New England

If you’ve ever been to Stowe, Vermont, you know this charming town buzzes with energy, especially during ski season. From mountain adventures to après-ski fun, it’s everything you want from a quintessential New England town. As interior designers who works in Vermont, we love creating spaces that reflect this vibrant yet cozy lifestyle. In Part I of this series, we toured the main living areas of our Stowe ski house design, including the entry, living, dining, kitchen, and family rooms—plus a peek at the primary suite. Now, let’s venture downstairs to explore the kids’ spaces with some playful details.

A Basement Built for Fun

A black speckled fabric sectional anchors the room, paired with custom ottomans upholstered in our favorite Zak + Fox hunter green striped textile. Plaid wool window treatments add a rustic touch, and we sprinkled in a mix of green and blue pillows In the guest bath, wood paneling meets bold, blue geometric wallpaper (yes, Zak + Fox again—we might need an intervention).

The Bunk Room

Our favorite part: the bunk room. Custom millwork painted a deep green creates two queen beds and two twin beds, seamlessly integrated with woodwork – also hiding an unsightly HVAC soffit. A geometric wallpaper brings (subtle) energy to the space, topped off with watercolor art from a family friend Kate Schelter and a reupholstered vintage daybed. The daybed – a grandmother’s piece reimagined in cheerful yellow stripes – add personal charm and serves as an extra bed. Modern sconces from Anglepoise complete the look.

When designing a space, it’s often the small details that bring everything together. I couldn’t resist snapping a few shots of some incredible vintage rugs that we incorporated into the ski retreat, paired with the perfect backdrop—my own shoes. These rugs are more than just decorative; they tell a story of craftsmanship, history, and personality. Keep an eye out for the unique textures and colors in the photos—they’re proof that a well-chosen rug can be the heart of a room.

We wish we could share even more! Our photographer, Elliott Furniss, captured this home beautifully. While you’ll have to wait a year for the full reveal, there’s still time to start planning your Vermont dreams (we travel!).