The Hawthorne Inn
The Hawthorne Inn
CONCORD, MA
When revitalizing Concord’s Hawthorne Inn, Reider + Co worked closely with the clients to develop a novel approach that would respect the rich literary roots of the area while introducing the creature comforts of the 21st century.
Building on a palette of rich jewel tones appropriate for year round guests, classical furniture forms were remade in a more modern way. Elegant four poster beds were sprayed with high gloss lacquer in saturated hues, while Windsor chairs in the lounge display a sleek turning detail.
What remains consistent, though, is the presence of antique desks in each room, long used by guests who come to soak in Concord’s reverence for the written word and pen their own works. Artwork throughout the inn reinforces this historical link, while fabrics and finishes link back to nearby Walden Pond, a spot also strongly associated with the area’s famous authors.
Photography by Michael Partenio
