Younger partners recently took the reins of a long established law firm in downtown Philadelphia. They were doubling their office space to 13,200 square feet and felt was time for a new environment which better reflected their youth, while remaining firmly grounded in tradition. From the new logo design to the preserved grass and wood […]
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The clients requested the creation of a wine cellar and evening entertainment area from their mostly finished, but unmemorable walk out basement. The biggest challenges to overcome were the randomly spaced support columns and the low ceilings. Incorporating venetian plaster finishes which reflect evening candlelight, reclaimed wood in portions of the ceiling and building stone […]
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Originally built on speculation, the new homeowners wanted to personalize the house for their growing family. Paint colors, antiques, comfortable furniture and interesting accessories were all a part of the tools that were used to make this house their home. All interior design performed by DiFiore & Partners
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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 […]
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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 […]
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The goal of this design was to communicate the casual barefoot beach atmosphere the client experiences when using their vacation home. Gutting individual rooms to allow for an open plan and open communication, slipcovering and painting existing furniture for ease of maintenance, and covering the floor in bamboo planks all helped achieve the desired look. […]
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For the speculative residential market in Atlanta, a group of investors asked us to transform a typical ranch home without changing the footprint of the original structure or incurring astronomical costs. We left the interior layout essentially the same but raised the ceilings and the roof, changed the windows and covered the new building skin […]
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A small starter home in Atlanta was expanded visually by eliminating walls and ceilings rather than by adding substantially to the home’s square footage. Second Place Award Metropolitan Home Magazine All interior architecture performed by DiFiore & Partners
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A small addition to a period Cap Cod residence incorporated rough hewn beams, a plaster fireplace and built in window seats. Fabrics and finishes were chosen for their appropriateness. Some interior design performed by DiFiore & Partners
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A client came to us complaining about the exterior look of her home, while expressing the sincere desire not to move or make drastic changes in the existing footprint of the house. We were able to achieve a completely different architectural style by creating gables, a covered porch with columns, new windows and a roof. […]
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