What We Completed for This Home:
Sunroom Painting | Wallpaper & Painting Powder Room | Painting of Formal Sitting Room
A Sunroom That Brings the Outdoors In
One of the most striking transformations in this home happens in the sunroom.
When we first arrived, the space was painted in a beige tone that fought against the natural stone surrounding the room. Instead of supporting the architecture, the color muted it.
Today, the room is wrapped in a rich green tone that does something entirely different.
It pulls the outdoors in.
Large picture windows frame the landscape outside, and the new color palette connects the room to nature rather than separating it from it. With the stained blinds, live plants, and the warmth of the wood ceiling overhead, the entire space now feels like a quiet extension of the garden.
You can sit in this room and feel as though you’re outside along the river—protected from the elements, but fully connected to the landscape.
That is the kind of harmony good color decisions create.
A Sitting Room Defined by Quiet Texture
Moving into the sitting room, the home’s craftsmanship becomes even more apparent.
The stained trim alone tells the story of the house. Beautiful woodwork frames the room, while dentil molding and detailed ceiling trim add layers of refinement that are rarely found in modern construction.
Its atmosphere invites something slower: conversation, reading, or simply sitting quietly.
The walls here feature a decorative finish known as ragging, a classic technique that creates subtle movement across the surface.
At first glance, many people don’t even notice it.
But as the light changes and your eye begins to settle into the room, the texture reveals itself. It works alongside the drapery fabrics, the wood blinds, and the architectural trim to create a layered environment that feels warm and timeless.
The fireplace becomes the natural focal point, framed by decorative trim that highlights its form without overwhelming it. Nearby French doors and tall windows bring in light while maintaining the room’s sense of intimacy.
It’s the kind of space where the design doesn’t announce itself loudly. Instead, it invites you to stay.
It's a hallway, mudroom, and a powder room entrance—all within a single architectural moment. The depth of color immediately sets the tone
A Hallway Designed With Both, Beauty and Purpose
One of the most thoughtful spaces in the home is a transitional area that serves three different functions at once. It’s a hallway, a mudroom, and a powder room entrance—all within a single architectural moment.
Spaces like this can easily become purely utilitarian. In this home, however, the design treats the passageway with the same care as the formal rooms.
The depth of color on the walls immediately sets the tone, creating richness and contrast as you move through the space. The installation of a Ralph Lauren wall covering elevates the area further, introducing pattern and elegance without overwhelming the scale of the room.
Behind a beautifully finished door sits the powder room, while nearby cabinetry provides a place for coats and everyday items. A handwashing station completes the space, making it practical for daily life.
What makes it remarkable is that every element still feels intentional and refined.
The space manages to balance function and beauty at the same time—a hallmark of thoughtful design.
Honoring the History of the Home
Working in historic homes throughout Bexley often requires a different mindset than working in newer construction.
The architecture already carries meaning. The wood doors and frames, the trim details, and the materials chosen decades ago all contribute to the character of the house.
Our role is not to replace that story. It’s to reveal it.
Sometimes that means adjusting a color palette so it supports the materials around it. Sometimes it means introducing subtle decorative finishes that add depth without distracting from the architecture.
In every case, the goal is longevity.
The finishes should look as appropriate ten years from now as they do today.