For a young family in Connecticut, Michael Whaley transformed a stodgy Georgian manor into a comfortable family home with a modern edge. Traditional backgrounds are paired with modern art and the occasional contemporary piece to great effect. Chocolate brown lacquered walls and mirrored fretwork wainscoting combine with an acid green Anglo Indian lantern to create a stunning Dining Room that glows at night. Aqua and lime green Ikat prints cover a sectional sofa that envelopes a family room. Michael Whaley designed Morrocan style tiles to add drama to the Wolf stove in the Kitchen. Antique lanterns hang over a hand painted island with a Franke prep sink and Waterworks faucet.