Governor's House Breakfast Nook by Lisa Tharp. 2019 Bulfinch Award - Interior Design. Photo by Michael J. Lee
Dining room - coastal light wood floor dining room idea with white walls

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Architect: Swan Architecture Builder: Elevation Homes Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Living room - scandinavian living room idea in Minneapolis

My client Kyra asked me to help her update their family room which was done in peach and green several years ago. She gave me carte blanche initially at the first meeting to come up with fabric selections and a new color scheme. Then once I showed her the indigo, white and grey colors and fabrics, I had nailed it on the head and it was a reflection of the client's personality and design aesthetic. She was probably the most decisive person I know in making quick fabric and design decisions throughout the rest of this project! We kept to the idea of a white background because the client was afraid she would get tired quickly with colors and patterns. We used a gorgeous Holland & Sherry white linen for the window treatments with a white decorative tape along the lead edge. The white window treatments along with the white furniture and white/pale gray painted walls became her blank canvas. With a few shots of indigo and a blue-grey mohair chair, she shouldn't outgrow this room for a long time. Even if she did want to change out the color scheme, it would involve only a small investment to change out a few pillows and one club chair. The client already had a coffee table made of reclaimed wood. It looked pretty beat up so I suggested a refinish in a lacquered dark walnut. A totally different look and "instant update". The client had a refinisher she wanted to use herself so that was one way to bring the total project cost down and at the same time recreate an almost brand new piece for such a reasonable price (workroom labor alone transformed this piece into a gorgeous table and focal point in the room). For the side tables, the client wanted to do "linen wrapped" tables in a ming style. She requested a navy blue rather than another shade of blue or even another accent color; this way she should be able to use a neutral color like navy to go with almost any other color scheme. The best part of this project is that this is the home of a very active family with 4 children and one large dog, and we were able to do everything with indoor/outdoor performance fabrics and one sturdy mohair fabric. Cherry blossoms, flowers and foliage can introduce new colors depending on the season so the client won't get sick of seeing the same thing, and it makes the whole room cozier and even more beautiful at different times of the year. Kyra is so very talented with designing and arranging flowers and foliage which makes her entire home look and feel warm and inviting. Overall, with this one redo, the family room has been transformed into a peaceful haven with a beautiful design aesthetic that the client and their family will be able to enjoy for years. Sam Gray Photography

Stoffer Photography
Large elegant l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen photo in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

A Gustavian treatment of a 1760 colonial livingroom in one of the Swedish furniture showrooms of Rhonda Eleish and Edie van Breems of Eleish van Breems, Ltd.

Exterior space is just as important to this plan as the interior itself. Four covered porches and three distinct stone patios enable occupants to take advantage of the surrounding scenery from every angle, in every kind of weather. And the angular façade enables this home to harmonize with the countryside while it stands out from the housing crowd.

This blue and white sunroom, adjacent to a dining area, occupies a large enclosed porch. The home was newly constructed to feel like it had stood for centuries. The dining porch, which is fully enclosed was built to look like a once open porch area, complete with clapboard walls to mimic the exterior. We filled the space with French and Swedish antiques, like the daybed which serves as a sofa, and the marble topped table with brass gallery. The natural patina of the pieces was duplicated in the light fixtures with blue verdigris and brass detail, custom designed by Alexandra Rae, Los Angeles, fabricated by Charles Edwardes, London. Motorized grass shades, sisal rugs and limstone floors keep the space fresh and casual despite the pedigree of the pieces. All fabrics are by Schumacher.

Inspiration for a timeless living room remodel in Minneapolis

Inspiration for a farmhouse formal light wood floor living room remodel in Portland with white walls

Main living space and kitchen in a Swedish-inspired farm house on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Architect: Torchio Architects Photographer: Angie Seckinger

Mark Lohmann
Entryway - cottage entryway idea in Milwaukee

Inspiration for a timeless home office remodel in Minneapolis

Large transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in DC Metro with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and gray countertops

Interior Design: Lucy Interior Design Architect: Swan Architecture Builder: Elevation Homes Photography: SPACECRAFTING
Transitional porch idea in Minneapolis

Scandinavian heritage and modern design combine in this transitional-style home located in Minnesota. The core team building and designing the house poured over architectural details to give the home it’s singular Scandinavian look: the home has a steeply pitched, sloped roof, has numerous windows to let in plenty of natural light, and relies on soft grays both in the interior and exterior. The final one-of-a-kind home is a mix of textures, hues, eras, and influences. It blends contemporary with traditional design for a transitional style. The home uses products from the Marvin Ultimate collection. The high level of customization available through the Ultimate collection gave the designers, builders, and homeowners the ability to make the home truly unique. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Marvin Ultimate Picture Marvin Ultimate Bay Marvin Ultimate Inswing French Door Marvin Ultimate Bi-Fold Door Marvin Ultimate Sliding French Door Marvin Ultimate Sliding Patio Door Architecture Firm: Charlie & Co Design Ltd. Builder: Streeter Custom Builder Interior Designer: Engler Studio Interior Design

Gridley+Graves Photographers
Example of a large country single-wall light wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen design in Philadelphia with a single-bowl sink, blue cabinets, white backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, soapstone countertops and raised-panel cabinets

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Trendy kitchen photo in DC Metro

Scandinavian heritage and modern design combine in this transitional-style home located in Minnesota. The core team building and designing the house poured over architectural details to give the home it’s singular Scandinavian look: the home has a steeply pitched, sloped roof, has numerous windows to let in plenty of natural light, and relies on soft grays both in the interior and exterior. The final one-of-a-kind home is a mix of textures, hues, eras, and influences. It blends contemporary with traditional design for a transitional style. The home uses products from the Marvin Ultimate collection. The high level of customization available through the Ultimate collection gave the designers, builders, and homeowners the ability to make the home truly unique. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Marvin Ultimate Picture Marvin Ultimate Bay Marvin Ultimate Inswing French Door Marvin Ultimate Bi-Fold Door Marvin Ultimate Sliding French Door Marvin Ultimate Sliding Patio Door Architecture Firm: Charlie & Co Design Ltd. Builder: Streeter Custom Builder Interior Designer: Engler Studio Interior Design