Vintage decorations throughout speak to the spectrum of different eras and styles the owners wanted to embrace in the project. A Shaker-inspired bench in the dining room evokes the simplicity and grace of a church pew, while a vintage iron bed in the guest bedroom shares space with a primitive English desk and antique velvet Art Deco armchair. In the attic, an antique William IV mahogany armchair sits next to an antique English mahogany tray top tripod table stool.A chef was a former owner of the home, so the kitchen needed very little renovation. The couple kept the original cabinetry but added the vintage pendant lights made from galvanized steel and the Alvar Aalto K65 kitchen stools.The design scheme is meant to create an authentic and unpretentious atmosphere that is relaxed, layered, and intriguingly eclectic, designer Melissa Lee says. The dining room includes custom millwork, including a Shaker-inspired bench. The dining table is a slab top Brazilian oval trestle table that is surrounded by Edwardian period carved oak chairs that are upholstered in mustard velvet. The pendant above and the rug below the table are vintage.The design honors its surroundings but also incorporates the personal touches of its owners, Lee professes. Because the interiors included interactions with varying materials, Lee says attention to detail was a priority. The idea was to find harmony in blending modern forms and natural textures.The real soul of the residence is animated by the homeowners wide-ranging collection of paintings and local ceramic sculptural works that are thoughtfully integrated throughout. Beyond adding depth and personality to each room, the collection delivers an heirloom feel that the owners say was critical to making the space feel like home.