At Home with Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer

Tag along for a visit to Katie Ridder and Peter Pennoyer's magical house in the country. The married architect and interior designer prove that differing tastes can join forces to enhance and elevate each other. Their process and plans are chronicled in their new book A House in the Country. Join us for a behind the scenes visit with this talented duo at their magical Millbrook retreat. For more visit: quintessenceblo...

[@yvonnerahmes9618]

First look upon the house and I was amused, the unusual use of color... After two rooms I felt... tears- I was crying! I hated to agree with the almost plaintive comments of the woman being shown through the house, but I did agree. It was almost, "how did you??? how could you???" and it felt overwhelming, and wonderful, and I almost felt angry that somehow this couple had a life that lent them to develop and choose these marvelous colors/items/designs. I will NEVER forget Teddy and the rabbit... So glad I am subscribed, I love this entire house inside and out, the entire land from the second I saw where the house sits... So memorable, so many moments (burned into my memory) what a joy! Quintessence!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yvonne - thank you SO much. I am so glad you have subscribed and appreciated Katie and Peter's creative home - they are so talented!!

[@dougkelley2781]

I have lost count of the number of times I’ve watched this vlog, I love it that much. When I found all this was captured in a book by Peter and Katie, I not only bought a copy for myself, but my similarly visual cousins. We all focus on different things, but all love the classical structure underplaying this joyful use of color and unique furnishings and objects. For a completely new house, this follows the long tradition of quoting the past in new ways to create a building that is completely unique. If it was stripped bare it would be exquisite. Furnished and overlaid with color as it is... indescribably joyous. Not every artist uses paint on canvas. ❤️

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

A beautiful jewel box of complimentary colors....total artistry. This home and garden are magical places indeed!

[@quintessenceblg]

I totally agree! Glad you enjoyed!

[@ginafriend1690]

I too love whimsical and playing with color!

[@quintessenceblg]

Gina Friend 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lorenam4067]

Beautifuljib we your fans apraciated special since covid we need beautifulthings to keep our selfs going sane thankyouthankyou may God blessedyour workthankyou

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much - we are so happy that our channel is providing some beauty and inspiration in these challenging times!

[@GrumpyL5]

As soon as I saw the entrance hall I knew he was a fan of John Soane. What a glorious house!

[@quintessenceblg]

GrumpyL5 👍🏻👍🏻

[@janicegalewski5242]

Love! Happy house!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes!!

[@kristinekutscher503]

Simply beautiful. Thank you for opening up your home to be filmed.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@StreetSmartMillionaire]

What a fun house. Maybe the greatest exterior I have ever seen. Talk about young at heart.

[@quintessenceblg]

Isn't it wonderful?!

[@HeartandSoulApothecary]

Can we talk about that wallpaper in the master bedroom?! Gorgeous looks everywhere in this amazing home. Just Wow!

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes - Peter and Katie are both so talented - and she has a new book out!

[@HeartandSoulApothecary]

Quintessence oh really ?! A new book out! Will look 👀 for it! Thank you so very much! Love how incredibly inspiring your videos are. 🤗

[@lakelili]

The desk in the bedroom is to die for!

[@clairewright8153]

I’m in awe of the way they combine colours, patterns and textures. I’ve never been that brave.

[@quintessenceblg]

You can do it!

[@dannym.7563]

I love all your episodes. I wish they were longer and I could see more of every wonderful place you visit. This definitely needs to be a half hour tv show. I, and I am sure many others, would enjoy a quiet Sunday morning watching your visits on tv. - Danny M. (GreatPoseidon)

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much Danny - always appreciate your insights and support!!

[@MasterofScrutiny]

I hope this family lives forever so they can enjoy their wonderful creation. Truly amazing.

[@twistoffate4791]

Feeling that same sentiment.

[@SR-rz9uj]

Not even halfway through the video and have to applaud them for the generous and gorgeous use of purples. Rarely do you see it used, especially so boldly throughout. As others have stated, everything marries so well together. Love this home, inside and out!

[@quintessenceblg]

We love it too!! Katie has an amazing sense of color! Glad you enjoyed!

[@AZ-ix7bk]

The purple tile floors in the entry hall 😍

[@valescafalqueto5547]

Beautiful! Beautiful! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@quintessenceblg]

It is indeed - so glad you enjoyed!!

[@marygreen3529]

What a beautiful home! Love the colors! And the gardens were lush! Wish more time could have been spent here.

[@MissDolledUp]

a special home for sure..I need to watch this several more times to make sure I don't miss anything..thank you for sharing..xx

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes! Tons of great design details - thank you!

[@helenlesley5456]

Cjbrowncj...There are always some great ideas to be found on this link...some are just delicious...some are well?...take for instance the sage curtains at the beginning with the Chinese inspired braid edging...then these flesh colored drops which looked like a row of cow's udders or worse still hemorrhoids running down the side of the curtain!....what can these people be thinking of??? I guess its a question of, whatever floats your boat...just as well we all don't have the same taste....

[@pamjames2161]

Delightful home! It is very whimsical!!

[@miketackabery7521]

I've admired Pennoyer since his house in Boston, but now: COLOR!!! How completely awesome. Color! Pattern! Stuff! So freaking awesome.

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes!! The color is of course Katie!!

[@jadea.2694]

Love your sense of humour, "16 yr old girl name Gigi". I thought I was leaning towards minimalism and everything white, but I have always loved mixing patterns and how all of the homes are decorated with lots of finds and things passed down through the generations.

[@cheekyllamacreations]

I’ve lost count how many times I have watched this video. What a wonderful home and lovely owners

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted to read that! So glad you enjoyed!

[@ginorisbaber7084]

So much beautiful color. Very unique even her outfit. Love it...

[@quintessenceblg]

Katie is brilliant with color in both her design work and her attire!!

[@arifjohariali]

lol I'm obsessed with Susanna's excitement at EVERYTHING!!! I'm curious to see you guys covering contemporary homes.

[@msl5131]

Wow, that's a gift to be able marry all of that color & pattern and have it all turn out so easy on the eyes and joyful. Well done.

[@pinkroses8714]

I just love that detail of Teddy and the rabbit...... this tells me these people kind and fabulous all in one.

[@quintessenceblg]

Isn't it just wonderful?! We loved it too!

[@sheenamalabar9858]

yeaahh

[@leahclaire5470]

Such a wonderful idea! But what's on the 3rd panel - what is the rabbit chasing?

[@MTMF.london]

These two have perfect eyes for color and design.

[@cheryl4729]

What a gorgeous home!!! I could look for hours! Wish they would have shown us so much more! The kitchen must be wonderful as well! I wanted to see the dining room from the kitchen! Thank you so much for filming this. I feel inspired!

[@quintessenceblg]

Cheryl Royal Happy to hear it!! And yes, such a great house!!!

[@MrPhotodoc]

Yup, too short. Where's the kitchen?

[@quintessenceblg]

It's there - it's just there was more to say in the other rooms.

[@mani-ksb]

Beautiful happy home and love S enthusiasm every time.

[@Amacott99]

The level of detail in this magnificent home is stunning

[@quintessenceblg]

It is indeed! Peter and Katie are both so talented!

[@theblueoceanwashedawaymypa3774]

The decor and the garden are my favorite parts. Love the fabrics and colors they chose.

[@brianabouttown256]

Videos is only halfway through and I am so freaking wowed! Just when I think I’ve seen a favorite video, I find this!!! Great job! So unique, fresh and original

[@quintessenceblg]

Brian About Town Lol - Thank you so much! Katie and Peter are so talented!

[@pandanleaves6221]

wow, never thought purple tiles would be very cool like this.

[@aricar8808]

Exactly its a jewel each room, i am in love with such amazing details

[@johndavidkevin]

I agree with Jayne, I would have loved to have seen the kitchen in this home....

[@fox39forever]

Kitchens and little Summer-houses and follies in gardens are all intriguing, too.

[@sandylunden5782]

Wow! I have so much respect for the love and passion they put into their home, the collaboration of colors they used absolutely dreamy ☮️❤️☮️

[@quintessenceblg]

Exactly!!

[@kathrynkerridge1896]

Love all the colourful homes you film

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you!!

[@oowatwat]

this couple is so cute. their house is so adventurous and interesting but they're so real and unpretentious

[@quintessenceblg]

So true - Katie and Peter are as unassuming as they are talented!

[@armoniamg6750]

I love the people that open their homes and you for sharing.

[@phoenixrising2268]

Completely spectacular. LOVE the pink lacquered walls in the dining room.

[@marieanthony4349]

This is my most watched Quintessence episode... fab

[@quintessenceblg]

Delighted to hear!!! Katie and Peter are both so talented!

[@dbmgna3951]

Lamps and unique fabrics, love them.

[@cassandraralph5906]

Very interesting and colorful home and garden! However I would have liked see the kitchen and dining room as well. Susannah, I loved the white fringed cardigan you are wearing in this video, I adored it!

[@ladyanne8139]

Absolute love the wallpapers. Totally EXPENSIVE......Average person can select copies wisely....... Lovely home.

[@appadlee]

as always another perfect video the right questions and comments. In this house everything is so well place.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much! It's a very special house!

[@franzgrabe1]

your choices of interiors.....it's SPECTACULAR!!! You have a very rare eye for beauty, that doesn't fail EVER!!

[@quintessenceblg]

franz grabe Katie and Peter are so talented!!

[@cindymarie2475]

If your heart is heavy...come to this kaleidoscope home and your heart will be lifted❤🌻🌄🏡

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@gjcinqmars]

Think I already commented on this but will again. Beautiful home! Thank you for showing it to us. I think the garden needs it’s own tour!

[@quintessenceblg]

Georgia Cinq-Mars Thank you Georgia and yes, you may be right!

[@janaculbreth007]

I love seeing so much of their style that’s what a home it suppose to represent. My ADD self would be on high alert here but I love it for them!! Especially all the eclectic whimsy and special touches that makes their home so unique!!! ❤️

[@quintessenceblg]

So glad you enjoyed! Katie and Peter are both so talented!

[@ivane.degonzalez7520]

Exquisite home! Love the colors and fabrics they used.

[@gonefishing3644]

Love the fearless use of wall color and patterned upholstery fabrics. So much more luxurious and whimsical that stark white walls and bland upholstery.

[@quintessenceblg]

Linda Wright Totally agree!! We both adore Katie’s fearless use of color!

[@HeidiHaaland]

In this CB2 world we live in, t is such a pleasure to know that there are still people out there who share one's aesthetic priorities.

[@dupioni]

Such a lovely home with a fabulous use of COLOR! YES!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

It IS indeed Brett - thanks!

[@charissawalters902]

Introducing the house that Originality and Exceptional Taste actually live in😍

[@quintessenceblg]

So true!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@jiminhart]

Loved this house when I saw it in AD. Love it even more now!

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you!! Yes, we think even if the house has been previously published, seeing and hearing the homeowners is another layer that can't quite be captured in print!

[@countryhousediary]

Creative and colorful! Enjoyed the behind the scenes decisions that led to designing a home with four distinct entrances (taking advantage of the north, south, east, and west views), 'that' stairwell based on historical design😘, and the couples' love of gardens and landscaping. 🌹🌹🌹

[@quintessenceblg]

They are a creative power duo!! So glad you enjoyed!

[@nancykahn4125]

This house glows...

[@tobyalleyne-gee8966]

What a lovely house! So many unexpected, exquisite details, beautiful, restful proportions, daring yet harmonious combinations... Quite wonderful. I particularly love the glossy dining room walls - although I usually prefer chalky, matt finishes! Thank you for this.

[@quintessenceblg]

Our pleasure and love your daring yet harmonious” comment - exactly right! So glad you loved too!

[@cuznjayne]

Another beautiful video, I wished we could of seen the kitchen.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you Jayne - the kitchen is lovely but the rest of the house is spectacular so we focused on that!

[@DSmith-gs4tr]

The home was breathtaking. I'm in love with Teddy, too. He's so at home and comfortable. I love it.

[@cd1673]

Still going back into your video 'library'... still LOVING them!!😊😆❤

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you - love hearing that!! Keep going!!

[@actuaryaltair6280]

Beyond stunning, both the interior and exterior. Looking at the exterior I get this feeling of deliciousness as weird as that might sound.

[@quintessenceblg]

Glad you like it!

[@L.Spencer]

All I can say is wow!

[@michelemcgill1720]

Love the facade with the red window frames.

[@quintessenceblg]

We do too!

[@leonardogarrido]

Elegant and preppy couple with such a good taste for interior decor

[@quintessenceblg]

They are such a talented and creative duo!!

[@tigermoon44]

Gorgeous home and I loved the details! Thanks for sharing!

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you and yes, amazing details in both architecture and decor!

[@ramyapk6083]

like she said beyond magical.

[@quintessenceblg]

Exactly!! Thank you for visiting!

[@HeidiHaaland]

Glorious!

[@quintessenceblg]

Isn't it?! They are both so talented!

[@michelledeveau9348]

I LOVE the purple tile!!

[@quintessenceblg]

Me too!! Isn't it wonderful?!

[@laurenlowe6001]

I love watching these but the audio is kind of grating.

[@DavidJGillCA]

One can dismiss Peter Pennoyer's seeming denial of the modern world and that his work is sometimes too precious but it is just beautiful and always intersting.

[@miketackabery7521]

Only the intellectually shallow dismiss it. There's room for EVERYTHING in this stuffy modern world.

[@malba411]

The garden was just as beautiful. You won't believe the things you find at auction or at junk stores - The items call you.... at least that's what I tell my husband. LOL - Xoxox

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes! Especially when you have an eye like Katie's! And I'm going to have to remember that line for my husband! ;-)

[@lidijatravina274]

Wonderful stil, thank you!

[@sadieizzie]

Oh my... another fun visit, all those pretty colors and detail and that desk!!! As you stated each room is like a jewel box. It would be hard to be sad in that house, it's such a happy look throughout. Thank you also for a visit into the garden, the Allium and peonies amongst all that green are spectacular. You've done it again, thank you so much. Please keep these visits coming.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thanks Sherrie - it is indeed such a happy house! More soon - stay tuned!

[@cairoalexander9727]

I would hire these folks in an instant if i had a house and a budget.....love love love the attitude.

[@arlenehutchinson9259]

Colour mastery 🙌🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@quintessenceblg]

Indeed!! Glad you enjoyed!

[@drsteffyteresamurmu6778]

Every video is unique but what I liked in this video is the purple flooring, I have never seen it before ever

[@Fitzwillyfl]

Each video is so inspirational.

[@quintessenceblg]

Thank you so much!! Exactly what we hope!

[@Ggsingslistfave]

The outside reminds me of Monticello

[@CajunLady333]

Oh my goodness. I love, love, love this home. Love the color.

[@maggywelsh8907]

The colure's are like a rainbow .make's my hear shine.👌👍👍❤

[@melilifabulosa5505]

Double sided curtains, genius!

[@quintessenceblg]

Melili Fabulosa So clever!

[@Cenepk101]

Who knew Katie & Peter were SO COOL !!!!! Loved LOVED THIS house & garden !!!!!! Great job, Susannah !!!!

[@quintessenceblg]

They are totally cool - ridiculously creative and talented! - Stacey

[@sf5823]

1:56 the colour of the tiles is really quite speacial in that space. 2:40 is the inside of the display cabinet painted with that lovely yellow? Fantastic choice of colour for the space it's been placed in, the fabric and the cabinet work well. 6:22, 7:05

[@Pamelab252]

Beautiful house, especially those purple tiles😊😊😊

[@quintessenceblg]

Yes, Katie is brilliant with color! Glad you enjoyed!

[@adulting4116]

Such an interesting home! One of the best ones you've showed.

[@jcrane45585]

My favorite by far. I absolutely love this house! Every. little. thing. No. stone. unturned. The details!!!! But I am dying to know, you must comment and tell me this or I won't be able to sleep at night, is there a rooftop terrace?

[@msl5131]

jcrane45585 How you sleeping? You must be tired!😁

[@cristeixeiradecarvalho4096]

I am simple anda I love beatiful old house. I think I'm old.

[@quintessenceblg]

We love old houses too but this is actually a new house - perhaps feels old because it has so much character!

[@ronvermont3119]

Love Love it ! Has everything - Color, Class , History, well thought out Design.

[@quintessenceblg]

Totally agree - so glad you enjoyed!!

[@patboudotlamot]

magnifique ! cela doit être très agréable d'y vivre...

[@quintessenceblg]

Patrice boudot-lamot Yes, we think so too! Glad you enjoyed!

[@bigboy77dk]

Susanna Salk - The amazing most amazed woman in the world....

[@susannasalk7153]

🙏🙏😊

[@maureenk1635]

Love this!

[@virginiaarceogiorgana308]

Que fantástico manejo de colores en esta casa, me encantó!!

[@missybelmont9830]

Now That's how you do color!!

[@quintessenceblg]

👍🏻💪🏻

[@bluesky7226]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Pamelab252]

Wait there was no kitchen viewing 😳is the kitchen being renovated? I would of loved to see the kitchen of this property. There is such a delicious eclectic flow of energy that I’m very much attracted to.

[@quintessenceblg]

There was too much else wonderful design to focus on - the kitchen is lovely but not as colorful as the rest of the home!

[@Pamelab252]

@@quintessenceblg understood well that makes perfect sense😊

[@reneecharles9178]

Love love😘😘😘

[@gandfgandf5826]

What a wonderful, unique home.

[@chelsmartin2393]

Love the house ❤️

[@Usernameusername206]

Amazing!! Love the house! Thank you for the tour!