Tradition and modernity blend seamlessly in a Wellesley colonial’s stunning family-focused transformation.
The charming breakfast nook features details like banquette and chair cushions from Fabrika Drapery and a Cape Cod Colonial table.
The charm of a 1930s colonial is undeniable. For Karen Cacciatore and Colette Archambault, the mother-daughter duo behind Hunter Hill Interiors (hunterhillinteriors.com), the home provided the perfect canvas for a fresh, traditional redesign. Archambault knew the Wellesley residence—boasting three stories, four beds and 3 ½ baths—was the ideal space for her family. “We wanted to respect the charm but make it feel crisp, sophisticated and functional for our young family.” The kitchen showcases this balance beautifully. Checkerboard floors by Shelly Denning and timeless brass accents dot the space, including a Currey and Company brass floral chandelier hanging over the cozy breakfast nook.
Pops of pink and a black statement coffee table complete the stylish living room.
At the heart of the home lies the living room, filled with soft blush Peter Dunham fabrics and blue velvet Colefax and Fowler swivel chairs. An oversized black mahogany coffee table with bamboo edges by Theodore Alexander anchors the seating area. “We love to entertain, and no rooms are off-limits,” Archambault shares. “Each room has a slightly different vibe yet feels cohesive to the rest of the home.” Just off the living room awaits a former sunroom-turned- snug sitting area boasting a custom, overstuffed sectional and ample natural light flooding through expansive windows. Even the smallest spaces in the home wow. The first-floor powder room, dubbed the “jewel box” by Archambault, features vibrant Sanderseon Caverley gold metallic floral wallpaper, a ticking stripe sink skirt and a Visual Comfort Leeds ivory sconce. Upstairs, the primary bedroom is a serene, hotel-like retreat, wrapped in Scalamandré wallpaper and outfitted with custom built-in armoires by Cupertino’s Carpentry that seamlessly blend with the room’s historic charm. However, perhaps the most thoughtful space in the house is the nursery. The space is dotted with playful details like a bubble chandelier from Visual Comfort and Schumacher’s baby blue Darby wallpaper. “Designing my daughter’s nursery alongside my mom was deeply meaningful,” Archambault continues.“It is a wonderful feeling to know that this is the home my husband and I will raise our children in.” The home truly was fate—the preexisting garage code was Archambault’s due date, which ended up being her daughter’s birthday. “We felt an immediate connection to this home the minute we stepped inside—we truly believe everything is meant to be!”