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100 Years Later is an ongoing look at the renovation of our nearly century-old Westchester home—what we inherited, what we changed, and the thinking behind the decisions along the way. Rather than expand the footprint, we chose to work largely within the existing architecture, redistributing space and letting the character of the house guide what came next.
When we began thinking about renovating our home, the first question wasn’t what should we change? It was how much should we change?
For the past year, I traded posting for building.
Sharing more photos from our Irvington project! This project was photographed by @joeinstakramm recently featured in @westchestermagazine and created for and with @annienathan .
Repetition can transform the most modest of things.
Sharing more photos from our Irvington project! This project was photographed by @joeinstakramm recently featured in @westchestermagazine and created for and with @annienathan .
Why do I love these door levers?
Excited to share more photos from our Irvington project! This project was photographed by @joeinstakramm recently featured in @westchestermagazine and created for and with @annienathan .
I have this thing for personification…. but make it interior design. The Astral table lamp collection by @clemence_birot winks at you from across the room.
Excited to share more photos from our Irvington project! This project was photographed by @joeinstakramm recently featured in @westchestermagazine and created for and with @annienathan .
This pendant by @rollandhill is basically a modern classic to me at this point.
Some things were already decided.
Dark wood tones. Natural solid-oak floors. Plaster walls painted Simply White. They became the starting point for the material palette that followed.
From there, we wanted the materials to feel collected rather than matched: veined stone, warm woods, aged metals, dusty rose and muted greens. Materials with movement, texture and natural variation—and colors that feel at home alongside the landscape just beyond the windows.
There’s something interesting about designing within a few constraints. They narrow the possibilities and give you something to respond to. Sometimes having less to choose from leads somewhere more interesting.
For an old house, we also wanted materials that could hold their own over time. Not casual or rustic, but surfaces with depth, variation and character—materials whose beauty doesn’t depend on perfect uniformity.
The goal wasn’t to make everything feel old. It was to choose what could live comfortably with what already was.
We engaged Philip Holub of Datum Architecture and Vitaliy Vaslik of Vitex Contracting early to help us understand what was possible—not just from a design perspective, but architecturally, logistically and practically.
The site itself helped answer the question.
Our home is built into the stone that is so characteristic of this part of Westchester, on a property with significant grade changes, countless stairs and very limited access for large construction equipment. Expanding was possible, but it came with consequences.
More square footage would have meant building into some of the most beautiful and irreplaceable parts of the property: mature trees and landscaping, an old apple orchard, and century-old stone walls now softened by lichen, moss and ferns.
For me, those marks of time weren’t obstacles to design. They were part of what made the property worth preserving.
So instead of asking the house to become bigger, we began asking more of the square footage we already had—redistributing space, creating generosity where it mattered and allowing compression where it didn’t.
Getting there required a constant conversation between design vision, architecture, buildability and feasibility. Our relationship with Philip and Vitaliy was instrumental in making sure those things worked together rather than competing with one another.
This was where the renovation really began.
Old bones. New rhythm. More to unfold.
Between a large, boutique office project, our own 100-year-old Tudor renovation, blending classic architecture with modern design, and a collection of incredible client projects, social media took a back seat.
This carousel marks the beginning of sharing those stories—not just the finished spaces, but the ideas, details, materials, and relationships that shaped them.
Thank you for being here. I’m looking forward to sharing what’s next.
This project involved a complete renovation of all spaces in the home (kitchen, baths, living and sleeping spaces) as well as furniture selection and styling/décor.
The homeowners are a family of 4 with two young children. They were introduced to me by a previous client, this homeowner’s sister. They wanted the space to be designed in a way that felt timeless, yet clean and contemporary. They were heavily involved in the design and renovation process. We worked with a blend of neutral hues as well as many shades of blue to achieve this look. We went with high contrast and crisp color and pattern selection. We chose family friendly finishes that will stand the test of time.
The previous design was luxurious but very traditional. We think we have achieved a design that works well with the bones of the home but feels fresh.
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#westchesterdesign #westchestermoms #nycdesigner #moderntraditional #moodyblues #midnightblue #luxurylifestyle #kidfriendly #livableluxury #livingroom #diningroomdecor #kitcheninspiration
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Found via Pinterest. #modernart#moderninteriors#organicinteriordesign#organicmodern#uniquespaces#luxedesign#artmakesthespace#chelseainteriors#chelseainteriordesign#interiordesign#colorfulspace#art#nycinteriors#interiordesigner#nycdesigner#longislandinteriordesigner#westchesterinteriordesigner#interiordesignernewyorkcity#botanical#inspiringspaces#sculpturalart#sculpture
The powder room in the first image was nominated for the @westchesterhome design awards. We changed the scale of the wallpaper, by @jillmalek, to ensure it worked well in the space and worked closely with them and the installer to ensure the patterns moved seamlessly from wall to wall.
This project involved a complete renovation of all spaces in the home (kitchen, baths, living and sleeping spaces) as well as furniture selection and styling/décor.
The homeowners are a family of 4 with two young children. They were introduced to me by a previous client, this homeowner’s sister. They wanted the space to be designed in a way that felt timeless, yet clean and contemporary. They were heavily involved in the design and renovation process. We worked with a blend of neutral hues as well as many shades of blue to achieve this look. We went with high contrast and crisp color and pattern selection. We chose family friendly finishes that will stand the test of time.
The previous design was luxurious but very traditional. We think we have achieved a design that works well with the bones of the home but feels fresh.
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The finish looks weathered and dimensional. The knurled (textured) part not only provides extra grip, but ensures a fingerprint free situation. Found via Pinterest. Source unknown.
This project involved a complete renovation of all spaces in the home (kitchen, baths, living and sleeping spaces) as well as furniture selection and styling/décor.
The homeowners are a family of 4 with two young children. They were introduced to me by a previous client, this homeowner’s sister. They wanted the space to be designed in a way that felt timeless, yet clean and contemporary. They were heavily involved in the design and renovation process. We worked with a blend of neutral hues as well as many shades of blue to achieve this look. We went with high contrast and crisp color and pattern selection. We chose family friendly finishes that will stand the test of time.
The previous design was luxurious but very traditional. We think we have achieved a design that works well with the bones of the home but feels fresh.
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#luxurylifestyle #interiordesign #artanddecor #objectsdart #sculptureart #westchestercounty #nycdesigner
This project involved a complete renovation of all spaces in the home (kitchen, baths, living and sleeping spaces) as well as furniture selection and styling/décor.
The homeowners are a family of 4 with two young children. They were introduced to me by a previous client, this homeowner’s sister. They wanted the space to be designed in a way that felt timeless, yet clean and contemporary. They were heavily involved in the design and renovation process. We worked with a blend of neutral hues as well as many shades of blue to achieve this look. We went with high contrast and crisp color and pattern selection. We chose family friendly finishes that will stand the test of time.
The previous design was luxurious but very traditional. We think we have achieved a design that works well with the bones of the home but feels fresh.
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#lighting#inspo#icondesign#luxedesign
