Peek Inside This Connecticut-Inspired Traditional in Highland Park

Written by Ryan Coner | View Article

Sara Johnson had but a few requirements in her search for a new house: enough square footage for her family of five and loads of character that only a well-established home can exude. “We have always loved older homes,” she says. “They have charm and feel cozier.” 

The family found their perfect fit in a circa-1933 property just about a mile away from their previous house in Highland Park. As it was in need of a refresh, Johnson got to work extensively renovating and decorating all 4,576 square feet as an ode to a place of particular personal importance: the East Coast. Johnson’s family now vacations in Nantucket, not far from where she spent her childhood summers. “My mom is from Stonington, Connecticut, and all of my fondest memories are from there,” Johnson says.