Many Philadelphia rowhouse dwellers fall in love with their century-old residences for the beautiful architectural details, yet ask themselves if it’s possible to live like a modern family in these narrow, stately homes. In 2012, Down2earth Interior Design and Daedelus Design Build completed a total home renovation project that embraced the irreproducible architectural beauty of a 1860’s rowhouse while accommodating the contemporary lifestyle and tastes of her clients. The design strategy for this home, at 1922 Green Street in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, included preservation of original details, responsible material choices, double duty spaces that meet the family’s functional needs, and an aesthetic balance of old and new.