North Star
Homes & Gardens|December 2017

Situated in upstate New York and decorated with more than a nod to Scandinavian design, this 1830s home exudes a natural sense of comfort and joy

Natalie Wain
North Star

Embracing the festive season requires balance, according to Manhattan-based interior designer Shawn Henderson. ‘It’s about creating harmony. A little bit of family, a little bit of rest and a little bit of time spent catching up with friends.’ As principles to live by go, Shawn’s logic is flawless. It also serves him remarkably well in his aesthetic endeavours. His country bolthole in upstate New York, which he has renovated and shares with partner Mike Rupp, Alfie the Schnoodle and Gus the Yorkiepoo, is delightfully nuanced, oozing quiet sophistication with a soupçon of Scandinavian restraint.

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