Throughout the house, a serene Swedish influence of grays and pale blues prevails, enlivened with punches of color. “I’m not one for the stark-white minimalist look,” says Crocker. Talented decorative painter Lenore Winters artfully added the notion of age to matching armoires, while Crocker’ s collection of antiques coexists happily with new pieces. “I love the Gustavian influence because it’s so soothing,” she says. “You can mix soft shades with coral or red items—including Asian pieces—to create an effective pop.”
Lofty ceilings in the master bath and kitchen illustrate the designer’s penchant for adding surprises, such as silver wallpaper or grass cloth, above a room. “Ceilings offer an opportunity to put whimsy up high where it’s not expected,” she says.
