Interior Architecture and Design
This client reached out to me after moving in to a new house because she wasn’t sure how to incorporate the existing fireplace into the main living area. The room was an expansive space, at about 600 sq ft, with twenty foot ceilings and a fireplace with the size and scale to match. In this … Continue reading Livin’ large in this new Family Room
A custom painting, commissioned by artist Joseph McClozkey creates a seamless transition from Foyer into Dining Area. High gloss varnish adds light and breaks up the heaviness of the blue. Elegant and whimsy. This linear crystal chandelier adds color and a little sparkle to the room. Brass pulls add practicality and sophistication. This Missoni runner … Continue reading Love language is the theme for this Dining Room and Foyer transformation.
Before moving in. Laying out the pattern on this tricky area under the stairs. Lookin good going up. First coat of paint. Now you see them….. Now you don’t. This custom built banquette was designed to fit perfectly around this low window sill. It’s also upholstered in a performance leather for easy cleaning. Professional photography … Continue reading Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil, in these beautifully saturated spaces.
This newly designed lower level went from being a typical basement used for storage, exercising, and watching tv, into a fun and funky bar lounge with a full bath and home office. After careful color selection the New Ravenna backsplash became the generator for the whole space. These custom Wesley Hall swivel chairs were the … Continue reading “Paint it Black” or Blue…..
Having a hand in designing and updating this architecturally iconic home in Gladwyne was not only special but a lot of fun. First and foremost, I got to work with a friend from grad school, Janine Massaro, and together we were able to create a beautiful and functional space for a young family of five. … Continue reading Iconic Walter Durham home gets a new look…..
A Foyer is not only the center of the home but also the place where guests are greeted, shoes are left, book bags are thrown, and four legged friends lounge for hours each day. Therefore, it has to have the same presence and sensibility as the rest of the house and now this one does. … Continue reading An Unforgettable Entryway.
At one time, this room was a great space for girls to play dress up, do arts and crafts, build legos and play games. Now that they are transitioning out of traditional playtime, this large room can serve another purpose. Beautiful Matouk bedding with a custom headboard in Schumacher fabric. My client was interested in … Continue reading Birds of a feather play together
This project was so much fun and I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. My client wanted to make a statement in her foyer that tied into the rest of the first floor. Wallpaper is the way to add interest to any room. As travelers, this garden landscape was a reminder of places … Continue reading You had me at wallpaper…
Clients often tell me they don’t know what they want but this mother of three knew exactly what she wanted in her new kitchen. A double oven, a large refrigerator, lots of storage, and a big island with seating. Once the floor plan and cabinet design with Glenbrook Cabinetry were ironed out, we set out … Continue reading Blue Bliss
Construction began on this kitchen in January 2020 and after being placed under strict stay at home orders in PA, this fabulous renovation is finally complete. NowThen One of the biggest changes to the space was utilizing the extra square footage from the large walk-in pantry. By removing the wall separating the two rooms we … Continue reading Not your average white….
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