Schoolhouse to Home

Schoolhouse
to Home

first floor renovation

2023

malvern, pa

Renovations are always difficult and usually come with bumps, but there’s no one better to have by your side than Liz and her team. They are organized, cheerful, flexible, and infinitely patient. And they won't stop being those things until you're done and happy with the end result! Through every turn, they helped navigate our decisions, making those bumps all the easier. 

Christin & Jorge

The Project

Steeped in history and once a schoolhouse, this home carries the charm of the past while embracing a modern, NYC-inspired edge. Referred to us through a past client, the homeowners—an art enthusiast and a finance professional—wanted to strike the perfect balance between sophistication and soul, honoring the home’s original character while transforming it  into a space  that reflected

Steeped in history and once a schoolhouse, this home carries the charm of the past while embracing a modern, NYC-inspired edge. Referred to us through a past client, the homeowners—an art enthusiast and a finance professional—wanted to strike the perfect balance between sophistication and soul, honoring the home’s original character while transforming it into a space that reflected their refined taste and fast-paced lifestyle. With soaring 10-foot ceilings, grand architectural details, and a gallery-like aesthetic, the design was carefully curated to juxtapose clean, contemporary elements with the warmth of historic stonework and craftsmanship. With a distinct design, this home was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, celebrating its seamless blend of old and new. 

refined taste and fast-paced lifestyle. With soaring 10-foot ceilings, grand architectural details, and a gallery-like aesthetic, the design was carefully curated to juxtapose clean, contemporary elements with the warmth of historic stonework and craftsmanship. With a distinct design, this home was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, celebrating its seamless blend of old and new. 

Our Approach

This first-floor renovation was a true collaboration, shaped by the way the family lived, moved, and experienced their home. Having spent years in the space, they knew exactly how it functioned—and where it could be reimagined. Our role was to blend historic charm with modern sensibility, creating romantic moments of escape while maintaining the flow of everyday life. Overcoming architectural challenges, we introduced bold design elements that at first felt daring—but with trust in our expertise, they embraced the vision. Now, each space unfolds with an effortless rhythm, where art, history, and modern design coexist in a home that feels both deeply personal and endlessly inspiring. 

This first-floor renovation was a true collaboration, shaped by the way the family lived, moved, and experienced their home. Having spent years in the space, they knew exactly how it functioned—and where it could be reimagined. Our role was to blend historic charm with modern sensibility, creating romantic  moments of escape while  maintaining the

flow of everyday life. Overcoming architectural challenges, we introduced bold design elements that at first felt daring—but with trust in our expertise, they embraced the vision. Now, each space unfolds with an effortless rhythm, where art, history, and modern design coexist in a home that feels both deeply personal and endlessly inspiring.