CLASSIC Projects

This home had all the architecture consistent with great “bones”.  It simply needed re-discovering under layers of inappropriate paint choices. Mouldings were restored to their original stained finishes, and furnishings were acquired that respected the house’s pedigree. A 1960’s Powder Room became a paneled jewel of a room that resulted in a “waiting line just […]

Although the design of this home was centered on the nucleus of a 21st century family, the interior architecture was to find its expression in colonial details. Many mouldings and millwork were derived from documented designs of historic properties, while the scale and format of the rooms followed more current approaches. An antique folk art […]

This client had already been collecting very fine antiques for a number of years when they bought a Georgian home in need of renovation. Incorporating their original collection with additional antique acquisitions in a seamless installation of appropriate finishes and fixtures, was of the utmost importance. Areas of new construction (the indoor spa, wine cellar […]

Early into the design process, it was apparent that the client desired a high caliber of quality both in the architecture and the furnishings. Many hours of meticulous detailing and on site supervision were necessary to achieve the intricate interplay of materials and finishes. Several out of town buying trips were required to assemble the […]

After a fire destroyed a portion of this client’s home, the need was apparent for a full time tenant on the property to oversee its care when the homeowners were traveling. To this end, certain construction materials and methods were employed to keep the cost down while providing flexibility for a tenant. MDF board was […]

The client’s initiative was to design a pro shop which resembled a gentleman’s closet and a dining room without the standard clichés. With the use of antiques to provide merchandise display and the famous Charleston “black” paint applied to the millwork, the personal nature of a closet was successfully achieved. Mahogany detailing and classic black […]