1790s Hudson Valley farmhouse gets beautifully restored to its former glory

White farmhouse exterior at dusk with gravel driveway, pond, split-rail fence, and red barn

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Larson Architecture Works, in collaboration with Chused & Co., has reimagined this 1790s farmhouse situated on 60 acres in Millbrook, a quaint countryside village in the Hudson Valley, New York. A storied estate that remained in the same family for over 70 years, it was gently refreshed without erasing its past, through a two-year gut renovation of the kitchen and baths, along with custom furniture and millwork throughout.

Working with deep respect for the home’s rich patina, sloping floors, original moldings, and antique glass, the design duo restored clarity to its layout while breathing new life into its interiors. Their goal was to preserve the soul of the house while creating a layered, livable retreat for a modern family of five who use the property as a creative weekend refuge.

Inspired by its literary past and pastoral setting, the interiors were infused with saturated, moody colors, tactile fabrics, and meaningful objects, both old and new, to create a sense of quiet drama and enduring warmth.

DESIGN DETAILS

ARCHITECTURE Larson Architecture Works
INTERIOR DESIGN Chused & Co.
STYLING Mieke ten Have

Mudroom with deep burgundy vertical shiplap walls, terracotta hex tile floor, wooden benches, and coat hooks

Above: The mudroom is painted in Brinjal by Farrow & Ball.

From a hidden powder room tucked behind a swiveling bookcase to a library hallway lined with inherited books, each space was designed to surprise and resonate. Our design honors what came before while ensuring that every corner of the home feels purposeful, intimate, and alive.

Dining area with rush-seat chairs around an antique table, cathedral ceiling with exposed beams, and garden doors

A Kitchen Designed to Connect to the Land

Kitchen with white cabinets, soapstone countertops, brass faucet, vaulted ceiling, and glass-front pantry cabinet

Kitchen Details: Wall tile by Historic Decorative; Shaws Lancaster farmhouse basin sink by Ferguson; vintage Swedish display cabinet from RT Facts; breakfast nook chairs (Ewa chairs) by Jake Whillans Studio; Chiltern on Bracket lights from Urban Electric.

View through doorway into dining room with rush-seat chairs, pendant lamp, and sliding glass doors to garden

Saturated, Moody Colors That Honor the Home’s Literary Soul

Dark green dining room with antique wood table, upholstered chairs, arched bookcase, and tufted settee

Above: The library contains vintage books inherited from the previous family, including volumes on Roman history and Edgar Allan Poe

Arched built-in bookshelf lined with dark floral wallpaper, ceramic vessels, and vintage books

What We Love About This Home

This centuries-old Millbrook farmhouse is a rare example of a renovation that resists the urge to start fresh, with original wavy glass, sloping wide-plank floors, and an 1815 fireplace that once hosted a wedding, all lovingly preserved rather than polished away. Each room tells its own story through deeply saturated, moody color, inherited books, and a fearless mix of antique and contemporary pieces that feel genuinely collected over time rather than curated in a single sweep. Perhaps most memorable is the sense of discovery built into the house itself, from a hidden powder room behind a swiveling bookcase to a library corridor lined with a previous family’s volumes and a breakfast nook that transforms what was once a dark, disconnected kitchen into an almost alfresco experience.

Tell Us: Which space in this stunning Hudson Valley farmhouse renovation speaks to you most? The moody, book-lined library, the colorful bunk room, or perhaps the eggplant mudroom that makes such a memorable first impression? Share your thoughts in the Comments below!

Note: Check out a couple of other captivating farmhouse home tours that we have highlighted here on One Kindesign in the state of New York: This historic Hudson Valley farmhouse gets a beautiful modern update and This Hudson River Valley farmhouse gets a warm and timeless transformation.

Deep green sitting room with tufted blue-green sofa, antique chinoiserie lamp, and tall gridded windows

Dark green parlor corner with tufted sofa, table lamp, colorful abstract painting, and staircase beyond

Close-up of tufted blue-green sofa arm with striped pillow and antique chinoiserie tea caddy lamp on worn side table

Living-dining room with mid-century round table, walnut chairs, blue-floral armchair, and dark window trim

Living Spaces That Balance Luxe and Lived-In

Living room with gingham sofa, camel velvet chair, large bird painting, and mixed-pattern upholstery

Dark moody study with floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, single chair silhouetted against tall window

Living room with lit fireplace, ornate mantel, floral armchairs, mid-century dining table, and built-in shelving

The Library: An Inky Retreat Lined With Inherited Books

Dark-painted home library with antique writing desk, cane chair, and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves

Sitting room with blush walls, dark trim, blue vase on round dining table, floral armchair, and stone fireplace

Lit fireplace with dark painted mantel, textile art above, and white built-in shelving beside

Above: The original living room fireplace, dated back to 1815, was the site of a wedding between a renowned environmentalist who grew up in the house and his bride.

Dark library hallway lined floor-to-ceiling with books and brass dome sconces, opening to bright room beyond

Casual living room with linen sectional, Persian rug, raw wood coffee table, exposed ceiling beams, and linen Roman shades

A Hidden Powder Room

Hidden powder room revealed through bookcase door, with gold striped wallpaper, pedestal sink, and ornate antique mirror

Above: The hidden powder room is tucked behind a swiveling bookcase.

View from dark library into bright breakfast nook with round pedestal table, upholstered chairs, herringbone tile floor, and exposed wood beams

Sunlit breakfast nook with round walnut table, gray upholstered chairs, herringbone tile floor, exposed beams, and panoramic garden views

Powder room with warm floral block-print wallpaper, black marble vanity, ornate arched mirror, and chrome sconces

Bathrooms With Artful Tilework and Quiet Luxury

A Covered Porch Made for Slow Afternoons

Covered porch with mixed vintage rattan and wicker seating, floral pillows, ceiling fan, and view of red barn

Close-up of covered porch with wicker chairs, rose-embroidered pillows, rattan coffee table, and open French doors

Farmhouse window view of bare autumn trees and shrubs framed by dark window muntins

Bedrooms Full of Pattern, Color, and Collected Character

Bright bedroom with red and white cross-pattern quilt, antique mahogany dresser, Windsor chair, and cross-motif rug

Bedroom corner with antique red dresser, arched rattan mirror, wicker Roman shade, and chess set on side table

Attic bedroom with terracotta tufted headboard, patterned woven coverlet, woven Roman shade, and Persian rug

Cozy sitting room with hunting scene sofa, fireplace, antique cane bench, dotted wallpaper, and tripod lamp

Bedroom with floral print duvet, patterned blue headboard, striped curtain wardrobe doors, and small writing desk

Compact bathroom with delicate sprig wallpaper, black lacquer toilet seat, rush stool, and framed artwork

Colonial staircase with turned white balusters, dark wood handrail, and gallery of silhouette portraits along the wall

Primary bedroom with fireplace, round brass mirror, shell sconces, Persian rug, upholstered headboard, and arched alcove

Primary bedroom fireplace wall with brass round mirror, shell sconces, ornate carved chair, Persian rug, and botanical wallpaper beyond doorway

Bedroom sitting area with pedestal table, rush-seat chair, carved armchair, striped drapes, and wide-plank floors

Hallway corner covered floor-to-ceiling in bold tropical crewelwork wallpaper with a single black chair and sconce

Bathroom with dark steel double vanity, carved wood oval mirrors, globe pendant, red Persian rug, and view into wallpapered room

Close-up of double bathroom vanity with dark steel cabinet, black stone countertop, chrome fixtures, wood-framed oval mirrors, and botanical stem arrangement

Spacious bathroom with freestanding gray slipper tub, floral armchair, Persian rug, globe pendant, and shiplap walls

Bathroom nook with bold tropical crewelwork wallpaper visible through open Dutch door beside freestanding soaking tub

Glass-enclosed shower with cream diamond-pattern zellige tiles, chrome fixtures, and black mosaic floor beside dark steel vanity

A Barn Transformed Into a Family Playroom and Bunk Haven

Barn game room with ping pong table, built-in window seat, exposed timber truss ceiling, and burgundy pendant lights

Built-in window seat nook with mixed pattern cushions and pillows, exposed timber beam, accordion wall lamp, and red barn sconces

Bunk room with four built-in bunks, colorful striped blankets, under-bed storage drawers, and yellow dome pendants

Shower enclosure fully tiled in deep forest green zellige with chrome fixtures and green-and-white checkerboard floor

Mudroom or utility room with large floral arrangement on antique cabinet, red folding stool, and photo display board

Dark hallway corner with six framed quilt block prints in a grid, antique cane bench, and Persian rug

Farmhouse entry with painted staircase, demilune console table, amber vase, framed landscape print, and wide-plank floors

Long farmhouse hallway with shiplap walls, layered Persian runners, demilune table, and enfilade of doorways

View through burgundy-painted doorway into powder room with block-print wallpaper and black marble vanity, with framed bird prints beside

Dim hallway with antique demilune console table, iron sconce, Persian runner, and open door to shiplap room beyond

A 1790s Millbrook Farmhouse With a Rich and Storied Past

White farmhouse exterior with columned entry porch, boxwood landscaping, stone path, greenhouse, and red barn beyond

PHOTOGRAPHER William Jess Laird