That he got. The house was built in 1810 by primary craftsman Benjamin Glover on Captains’ Row in Sag Harbor during the town’s whaling days. It was added to and combined with a neighboring house in 1850, gaining beautiful Greek Revival-style -columns, moldings, and newels. “The house has such strong history and architecture,” Olsen says. “I was excited to work on it and to bring in Michael’s design ethos. He doesn’t shy from color and pattern—we’re a great fit that way.” The thread of yellow continues on upholstered armchairs in the living room, where it pairs with hints of green (a nod to -Michael’s affinity for lettuceware) and an explosion of blue on hand-painted walls. “I love Bunny Mellon homes, and I was inspired by the rich blue crosshatch pattern in the dining room of her Manhattan home,” Olsen says. To suit the interior architecture of this historic home, however, Olsen dialed down the drama, bypassing flouncy draperies in favor of simple white linen shades. While the scene harks to the past, its hues speak to today. “We recolored the whole design from softer colors to give it high impact,” Olsen says. “It intensifies a historic notion without being overwhelming.” In fact, personality shines throughout the home. “There’s something to look at in every room, but it’s not a circus house—it feels inviting,” Olsen says. “I love the mix of colors and textures, the study in contrasts. In the end, I appreciate history, but I don’t want a home to read as a museum. I want to bring it into today.” Tori holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and media studies from New York University. She also attended Penn State University.
