Located in Hillsdale, New York, this 1830 Eyebrow Colonial home is Shawn Henderson’s personal retreat, one that carries the nuanced nostalgia of childhood summers spent in the nearby Adirondack Mountains. The property embodies the studio’s ability to balance historical context with contemporary relevance. Following a restoration and expansion after a fire, the home fluently combines original charm with the creature comforts of modern life. A barn-style addition gracefully integrates into the original footprint of the farmstead using salvaged timber and traditional masonry, ensuring the residence remains connected to its rural setting.

 

The interior outfit resulted from a sparing but studied marriage of American and Scandinavian aesthetics. Shawn Henderson utilized an eclectic yet corresponding mix of vintage and custom furniture to delineate the layout, creating a consistent flow between communal spaces and more intimate quarters. In the great room, a reupholstered sofa, restored Art Deco armchairs, and a mid-century Tue Poulsen coffee table form a cohesive vignette against a backdrop of original white oak flooring, traditional wall paneling, and exposed ceiling beams brought back to their original state. Notable pieces by Kaare Klint, Frits Henningsen, and Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist are placed throughout the home.

 

Functional highlights include a kitchen reconfigured for hosting and a master en suite with a large soaking tub. By focusing on top-quality materials and a measured spatial organization, the Hillsdale home merges meticulously selected furnishings with the practical needs of today. The result is a unified, quiet, and comfortable living environment that feels both sophisticated and personal, rooted and referential yet urbane and forward-looking.