In the redesign of a colonial house in Bellport, New York, by French designer C. S. Valentin, the interiors have a distinct look balancing the colonial architecture with midcentury furniture, modern textiles, and nervy color. Case in point? The upstairs bedroom. Here we take a closer look at Valentin’s formula.
![a full view of the bedroom shows valentin\2\17;s unexpected color palett 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cs-valentin-bellport-jonathan-hokklo-alexa-hotz-10-733x489.jpg)
![valentin sourced the vintage lamps from holler & squall in brooklyn and the 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/cs-valentin-bellport-jonathan-hokklo-alexa-hotz-25-733x1100.jpg)
Paint
![used on the radiators, farrow & ball\2\17;s railings is a favorite d 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/farrow-and-ball-railings-paint-733x496.jpg)
![the bedroom floors were already painted pale yellow when the owners moved in. f 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/farrow-and-ball-pale-hound-733x489.jpg)
Lighting
![valentin sourced the pair of vintage lamps at holler & squall in brooklyn a 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/chairish-midcentury-italian-swing-arm-floor-lamp-733x489.jpg)
![west elm\2\17;s black ceramic large totem table lamp is no longer availa 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/west-elm-totem-lamp-black-733x496.jpg)
Furniture
![the bench is custom made by kate casey of peg woodworking. a similar piece is c 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/peg-woodworking-fireside-stool-1-733x532.jpg)
Accessories
![the ferm living kelim square cushion is €69. 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ferm-living-kelim-cushions-square-733x489.jpg)
![the ferm living large kelim rug is €399. 25](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/ferm-living-kelim-large-rug-733x489.jpg)
![valentin sourced wood blinds to fit the bedroom windows from just blinds; \$4\1 26](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/light-wood-window-shades-733x489.jpg)
![the fog linen cotton blanket is \$\14\2. for more, see our post \10 easy pieces 27](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fog-linen-cotton-blanket-throw-733x489.jpg)
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N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on October 10, 2017.
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