
Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
This is the exterior of the home of Amy Mellen, creative director for Calvin Klein Home.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
Amy Mellen, creative director for Calvin Klein Home, at her house in New York's Dutchess County.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
The sofa and chairs in the living room are by Calvin Klein Home, the cocktail table is from R. T. Facts, and the pillows were made with fabrics Mellen brought back from Thailand; the staircase and pine-beamed ceiling are original to the house, which was built in 1965 by Sherman Chase, who constructed numerous cabins in the area using local materials.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
A circa-1760 trestle table that belonged to Mellen's parents holds a flea market lamp and an alphabet drawing she made in high school.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
In the kitchen, the antique walnut table is American, and the chairs and stool are by Calvin Klein Home; the cabinets are custom made, the refrigerator is by KitchenAid, the oven is by GE, and the dishwasher is by Bosch.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
In the dining room: Vintage chairs from R. T. Facts surround the dining table, which was made from a cherry tree on the property; the light fixture is by Restoration Hardware, the rugs are Moroccan, and the flooring is slate.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
In the living room: The living room cabinet is from Crate & Barrel, and the lamp was found at a flea market; Mellen had the rug made in the Philippines, and the pine floors are original.

Clean lines in a rustic retreat —
In the master bedroom: The bed and linens in the master bedroom are by Calvin Klein Home, the nesting tables are from Margaret Howell, the desktop was made from wood found in the shed, and the chair is a flea-market find; the rug is by Moore & Giles, and the walls are painted in Benjamin Moore Aura in Sterling.


