Mia Rao Design

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Mia Rao Design
26 Reviews

Historic Victorian Showcase

This old yet now new Victorian home breathes stylish new life. This home was once owned to a Civil War captain. The Second Empire Italianate property holds a lavish history of La Grange. We were dedicated to keep the historic charm and its profound place in the community. The overall design goal was to modernize and improve the home's movement and saving the Victorian character that made the house special from the beginning.
Country: United States
This grand three-story Victorian home has been beautifully modernized while retaining its historic charm. The windows are unique with detailed frame work. A sophisticated dark-toned front door with classic columns. The color palette is a blend of muted earth tones-grays, creams, and natural stone...
Historic Victorian Showcase
This angle of the Victorian home protrays it's complex roofline, prominent rounded turret, and precise historical details of the corbels. The overall vibe is cozy yet striking, perfectly balancing its 19th-century roots with a clean, contemporary finish.
Historic Victorian Showcase
The living room is vibrant and eclectic that masterfully blends historic Victorian architecture with bold and modern design. The bay window has intricate molding, fitted with elegant cream roman shades. A striking royal blue velvet sofa from Jayson Home serves as the centerpiece, complemented by...
Historic Victorian Showcase
Detailed picture of the Jayson Home royal blue velvet sofa layerd with an assortment of throw pillows. Embracing jewel tones around the space and persian-style rug ties the room together. A colorful abstract painting hangs behind the sofa, adding a funky and refreshing energy to the neutral walls.
Historic Victorian Showcase
A stunning black marble fireplace with intricate white veining serves as the room's anchor. The deep plum armchairs has a sleek black frames. The space feels welcoming, positive and an overall highly stylish environment.
Historic Victorian Showcase
The dark wood oval dining table is surrounded by elegant chairs upholstered in a rich burnt orange/rust velvet adding a sophisticated pop of color. The room features a stunning floral-patterned wallpaper from Sanderson Design Group with a pale mint green background. The walls are framed in...
Historic Victorian Showcase
It's all about the details! The small console shows a prominent wood grain. Artisians are displayed which makes the space more authentic. A bronze table lamp provides a soft, warm lighting. The wallpaper is soft and elegant. A glimpse of the large window suggests a bright and airy environment.
Historic Victorian Showcase
Both side walls has built-in floor-to-ceiling white bookshelves. It features integrated library-style lighting at the top for a stylish and sophisticated touch. The vocal point is the antique wood desk with a leather inlay from 1st Dibs which serves as the room's centerpiece. It's paired with a...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The standout feature is the bold botanical wallpaper by Arte International in shades of terracotta and sienna, which provides a warm earth tone backdrop and a refreshing energy to the small space. A floating vanity features clean lines and elongated gold hardware. It is topped with a white stone...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The entry main hall is classy and elegant. The historic details shine bright like the stained-glass transom window sits above a wide doorway. A classic half-moon console table sits against the wall with decorative/antique items on top. A uniquely shaped upholstered side chair from Madegoods adds an...
Historic Victorian Showcase
Another view of the large L-shaped sectional from Interior Define with a dark wood coffee table with a rustic finish sits in the center of the seating area. An abstract patterned rug with swirling earth tones that tie the green of the sofa and botanical theme.
Historic Victorian Showcase
Welcome to the family room with striking dark wood exposed beams that match the intricate crown molding and window trim adding a sense of history and culture. A large, L-shaped olive green velvet sectional from Interir Define provides ample seating, accented by neutral and terracotta pillows....
Historic Victorian Showcase
Fireplace details are everything and we want to incorporate some cool small elements! The mantel sits a weathered Buddha statue introducing a clear Asian influenece and a sense of culture to the room. The dark wood fireplace surround features a beautiful carved floral medallion showcasing the...
Historic Victorian Showcase
Two CAI elegant and soft armchairs with a curved silhouette and light grey textured upholstery off a cozy place to relax and read. The chairs are set against a wall full of windows and classy semi-sheer Roman shades that allow for a bright airy feel while maintaining privacy. A sleek, antique brass...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The kitchen features a sophisticated mix of clean white cabinets and a large, dark wood central island. To the left, is a built-in hutch/coffee drink station in a bright saturated teal. Luxurious white countertops with light grey veining wrap the surfaces.Three large glass cloche pendant lights...
Historic Victorian Showcase
Take a moment and take a look at the built-in hutch/coffee drink station. Pop of teal blue that gives the kitchen some color. Glass-front upper cabinets that display glassware. The station includes a small integrated undermount sink from Kohler and a professional espresso machine, making it a...
Historic Victorian Showcase
A custom-curved built-in banquette follows the arc of the Victorian bay window. It is upholstered in a bold jewel-toned fabric featuring an Asian influence floral pattern, which provides a major pop of color against the room’s neutral tones. The domed ceiling is finished in a metallic, textured...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The bar is crafted from rich, dark-stained wood featuring a mix of glass-front upper cabinets for displaying glassware and solid lower drawers with sleek gold hardware. An elegant gold flush mount light with a unique striking jagged edge detail is centered on the wood-paneled ceiling, adding to the...
Historic Victorian Showcase
A dark-wood framed window serves as a pass-through to a bright mudroom with a variety of plants. The deep windowsill is filled with vibrant greenery and little decorative objects. This enhances the boho vibe with the woven geometric chandelier from Lightology, plants, and unique artisans. The space...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The mudroom has a built-in wardrobe to provide ample storage. It features elegant brass vertical pull handles and a small antique bench area for removing shoes. The floor is a major focal point, featuring a striking teal and white geometric tile pattern. A unique, woven teardrop-shaped pendant...
Historic Victorian Showcase
A long, modern dining table from B & B Italia with cool detailed patterns on top of the table is surrounded by woven rope armchairs from Williams Sonoma. The light grey rope and oak wood legs provide a refreshing and boho vibe against the lush greenery.
Historic Victorian Showcase
The fire pit seating area is a lovely focal point with a large, modern rectangular fire table from Brown Jordan in charcoal grey finish. The modern seating has a woven rope back and arms from Madegoods with a vibrant pattern upholstery. This outdoor living space is both sophisticated and inviting.
Historic Victorian Showcase
The master bedroom is wrapped in a organic wave pattern sage wallpaper that adds depth and an artisan feel to the space. A modern black metal canopy-style bed frame from Baker Furniture has a clean, modernize silhouette is the centerpiece of the room. To the right of the bed, a stylish white...
Historic Victorian Showcase
Detailed picture showing the soft organic wave wallpaper from Sanderson Design Group in a subtle sage green. This refreshing wall treatment adds a layer of sophistication and depth to the room. A rich, dark wood nightstand from CAI with a single drawer and an open lower shelf anchors the corner,...
Historic Victorian Showcase
A large, dark wood double dresser from CAI with a clean, contemporary silhouette and simple silver knobs provides a grounded contrast to the lighter walls. The space feels highly curated by mixing antiques-filled inspiration with clean lines and boho vibes. This vignette achieves a sophisticated...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The centerpiece is a large, furniture-like dark wood double vanity with a dedicated makeup station. Polished nickel widespread faucets and towel ring are from House Of Rohl. Four Visual Comfort & Co sconces in polished nickel flank the whole vanity. The rich wood complements the polished nickel...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The transitional-style bathroom that beautifully blends historic Victorian elements with modern luxury. A sleek, freestanding soaking tub in a deep slate gray from Victoria & Albert sits under a large window. It features a classic floor-mounted polished nickel tub filler from House Of Rohl. To the...
Historic Victorian Showcase
The guest bedroom is a calming and serene space. The accent wall features a beautiful landscape-patterned wallpaper from Sanderson Design Group in muted earth tones of sage, grey, and cream. The sprawling, painterly design provides an artisan and eclectic backdrop for the bed. The room feels...
Historic Victorian Showcase
One of the older kids bedroom is covered in a soft muted slate blue. The room features a custom built-in bookcase and storage with clean lines, painted in a crisp white. The open shelving provides a stylish way to display books and decorative objects. The floral wallpaper from Galbraith and Paul in...
Historic Victorian Showcase