The house, with the Benson barn in the background.

The barn, with the Bensonwood home in the background.

The frame is whitewashed

The kitchen.

Dark walls and light frame.

Children's bedroom.

The house, with the Benson barn in the background.

The barn, with the Bensonwood home in the background.

The frame is whitewashed

The kitchen.

Dark walls and light frame.

Children's bedroom.

This house and barn were designed to blend in with the surrounding New England landscape and nearby traditional architecture. The frame was whitewashed, toning down the usual warm wood tones and allowing the decorator to use bolder colors on the walls.