You may have noticed I haven’t been posting quite as much as usual lately, but I promise it is because I have been crazy busy behind the scenes. All that behind the scenes hustling will soon be a ton of new beautiful content here; some I’ve started to share (like the Trullbrook Project), one I just shared (The Modernism Week Show House), and more that I will be sharing very soon, like this one…

I have been bursting-at-the-seams excited to announce this next residential project. It is basically my dream home, originally constructed in 1950, designed by the mid-century modernist Harold B Zook, and you might recognize the lovely home owner, Mandy Moore…

Mandy bought the house early this year and we will be renovating and furnishing it over the spring/summer. Maybe by then I will stop freaking out over the project, but probably not. The mid-century bones combined with Mandy’s great style are a pinch me kind of win-win client situation.  I’m thrilled to team up up with the architect Emily Farnham to bring the house, which was unfortunately renovated in the early 90’s with clashing circular additions and traditional detailing, back to its historic geometry and modern origins. We are working closely with Mandy while collaborating on the interior millwork, finishes and fixtures. Together, our work is guided by an appreciation for the original mid-century architecture while combining it with a thoughtful mix of old and new, to create fashion forward spaces that respect their origins.

Below are a few historical photos of the house which show how the home was originally designed by Mr. Zook. The blending of the lines from interior to exterior with all glass walls and indoor planters make me want to gush over this house forever.

How about that incredible entry (pictured directly above)?

And now for our “before photos” this is how the house is now, before our construction but after the ill-fitting 90’s renovation.

KITCHEN BEFORE

LIVING ROOM BEFORE

GUEST BATH BEFORE

GUEST BEDROOMS BEFORE

MASTER BEDROOM BEFORE

MASTER BATH BEFORE

STUDY/OFFICE

MAIN GUEST BATH BEFORE

DINING ROOM BEFORE

LIVING ROOM BEFORE

As you can see, this house is in some serious need of some love but the bones are incredible.

We will be completely renovating the 3 bathrooms, kitchen, study, library nook and family room fireplace wall. Fortunately when they renovated in the 90’s they left the dining room/living room untouched, keeping the other original fireplace, with it’s giant copper hood and brickwork, in tact. Those rooms will get new flooring, lighting, and the fireplace hood will be polished, but other then that, it will remain the same.

If you want to follow the renovation closely, I will be posting the progress and plans here on the blog, as well as on my instagram, Mandy’s Instagram and Emily’s instagram. We are already well underway in the design phase and I can tell you it is going to be incredible!