A fun and social family with two beautiful young children hired my firm to honor their home’s 1937 historic style and to reimagine its modern-day use by incorporating the finest of elements, both from the past and present. A personalized remodel allowed them to fully embraced their new quaint neighborhood on one of the most sought after streets in downtown.
Incredible historical elements of this home’s foyer sets the stage for the timeless elegance that fills the rest of the home. Original architectural pieces laid an enviable foundation for any designer to work with. We like to call it “eclectic meets traditional with a refined and elevated approach”.
I convinced the homeowner to keep the existing marble fireplace surround and millwork, promising that these classic architectural elements would be cohesive to the modern design of the room. Replacing the outdated fixtures with modern sconces and integrating modern textiles completely transformed the tone of the space.
Original floors and lighting were paired with new furnishings and window treatments to turn this dining room into an entertainer’s dream. The millwork around the ceiling contains old florescent lighting that we did not want to remove. In order to keep the original carpentry work intact. I selected a neutral toned wallpaper with a glimpse of shiny texture and covered the glass panels! I wanted to the detail to be timeless, and it turned out to be a focal point in this historic dining room.
We truly went the distance in the kitchen to adhere to the clients eclectic and traditional preferences, and everything paired together nicely. The goal was to maximize form and function without renovation. Although the stove area is a little tight, economizing here led to plenty of space for an island. The kitchen provided the perfect opportunity to meet the need for a more casual space.
How could we part with these elements of deep character, like this small butler’s pantry just off the kitchen connecting to the dining room? The plantation shutters are a completely charming, a historic home owners’ dream!
Outside, the sunroom opens up to a small patio that provides a cozy space to eat al fresco as a family or host a small group of friends. Minimal, but high quality furnishings were needed and the result is picture perfect.
No home is truly complete without outdoor living! A small courtyard with rustic and functional furnishings provides the perfect al fresco opportunities.
The dream continues upstairs! Perhaps the best use of space in the entire home is the nursery, which also doubles as another bedroom for a tired, nursing mama or a visiting guest! The walls are drenched in dark green and envelops it’s family with the feeling of safety and rest. The varied patterns and textures keep this room eclectic, just like the rest of the home!
Photography by Kacey Gilpin