For this gentleman’s bathroom, we started by selecting a gray and blue tile that he really loved, then used a strong blue color to paint the shiplap wall behind the tub to create an interesting focal point and give the space some contrasting color. Taking out the tub deck enabled us to add more storage, including inside the bench. Clean, simple lines with broad color strokes was the design theme for this space.
Shower: After
Contractor: Harlan Custom Contracting
In the Chester County, PA area, homes like this one are usually in a great neighborhood and school district on a nice-sized piece of land. For these reasons, the homeowners want to stay put, but like this client, wish to … Continue reading
In this custom-built West Chester home lives an energetic family with an active social life. The wife also runs a successful home-based business. We made changes to the house that reflects their vibrant energy and specific needs, and when Covid … Continue reading
Our clients requested a full redesign and remodel this 3980′ sq. townhome in Media, PA. They had a vision in mind, and we completely customized the home to suit their desired contemporary style. In every “after” photo, you see the owner’s love of clean, modern lines, even in the details of interior doors, pillars and moldings.
Upon entering the home, you immediately see a stunning floating staircase designed with a mix of clean lines, modern materials, and warm wood tones, handcrafted in Lancaster, PA. The openness allows more natural light to filter into the long hallway, set aglow at night by a beautiful handmade Italian light fixture.
Another striking, hand-made Italian chandelier is the focal point in this 2-story dining room. The small, reflective discs sparkle and bounce light throughout the space. The modern glass table is softened by the upholstered dining chairs. Original artwork is by Audra Weaser.
As with most of our projects, we began this one with space planning. On the first floor, we created a new mudroom space off of the garage entrance, keeping the existing pantry, and adding plenty of hooks for hanging coats, a wall-hung tray for keys and wallets, and a bench with shoe storage. Adding this new wall also allowed for better flow in the kitchen (on the other side), creating more storage and an improved cabinet layout. We moved the powder room door opening to the mudroom hall instead of the dining room for more privacy. A beautiful floor-to-ceiling tile accent wall caps off the clean, modern powder room. See plan below for details.
The re-designed gourmet kitchen space has a better work flow, more counter and storage space, and is accompanied by a serving bar with two wine refrigerators. All countertop surfaces are white quartz with subtle light gray veining. The lower cabinets and large island have slab doors in a beautiful rich blue, appointed with sleek bar pulls. The upper cabinets, refrigerator/pantry wall, and bar/serving area are made from an exotic, gray-stained, Wenge wood, adding warmth and texture. The Wenge pairs well with the frosted glass and metal of the upper vertical-lift cabinets. The backsplash is a traditional herringbone Carrara marble that seamlessly blends together the colors and textures of the first floor.
The living room’s focal point is the fireplace wall which features a light stone, blue cabinets for a color punch, and floating glass shelves. The wire suspension system for the shelves is a subtle nod to the railing system in the foyer. The custom rug pulls together the blues and neutral colors in the space.
The transformation continues in the upstairs hall bath where Carrara marble, glass and white bathroom fixtures complete the look.
In the Master Suite, the original closet layout consisted of two larger closets and a smaller one. We removed the walls and simplified the layout, creating one large dressing room which was also the perfect spot for a sauna.
The original master bath was ordinary and bland, and the shower was dark and closed-off from the rest of the space.
The first thing you notice in the renovated bathroom is the floor-to-ceiling marble tile. We installed a radiant heat system in the floor, and chose a gray marble hex tile to provide a regular pattern. The clients wanted a curbless, walk-in shower, which we outfitted with a rain shower head, niche, and long bench. Other features include floating vanities (with makeup area) and pocket doors with frosted glass inserts.
The Master Bedroom features serene blue walls and a neutral, soothing color palette. Two chairs by the French doors offer an additional quiet, relaxing space.
Lower Level:
The clients are Philadelphia Eagles Fans and expressed that fandom in their color choices for the media feature wall, the bar, and the rug under the pool table. The large and comfortable sectional is the perfect size for family and friends to watch the game. We added two large windows, and along with the sliding door, the walkout basement lets in plenty of natural light, making this room perfect for entertaining both day and night.
Lastly, the client wanted a home office added to the basement for a quiet workspace. The large window panels take advantage of natural light and expand the visual size of the office while maintaining a sound barrier. A powder room was essential to complete this multi-purpose space.
Photo Credits: Kingdom Works Media
Greetings and Happy New Year!
This year McGrath Interiors is excited to celebrate it’s 25th Anniversary.
We would like to extend our gratitude to all of our clients whom we have had the pleasure of serving over the years. We sincerely appreciate the relationships we have built and look forward to many more. We are also grateful to our vendors, friends, family and acquaintances, and those of you who have endorsed us to others. We are forever indebted to each and every one of you for all of your assistance and support, and would not be marking 25 years without it.
Wishing you and yours a wonderful and healthy 2021!
In this eclectic Chester County home, a new kitchen layout and small bump-out for a mudroom doubles the useable space and greatly improves its functionality. As with many homes, the big issue was the need for more storage. The much-used … Continue reading
This “typical” 1950’s home in the Philadelphia suburbs needed new life for today’s family. The garage was too narrow to easily get a car into it, and was only usable as storage space. We took advantage of that space to expand the kitchen, create a mudroom, and add a half-bath and coat closet on the main floor. The kitchen now flows well, has all of the modern amenities, and is open to the dining area, creating a roomy, open and welcoming entertaining space. There is a large deck off of the dining area to extend that space outdoors.
On the second floor, we took advantage of a very large closet to expand the size of the tiny bathroom, creating space for a double vanity, and more room to move around.
This lovely house is totally refreshed, is now on the market, and ready to have a new owner add the finishing touches to it.Â
This beautiful, 9260 SF custom-designed home was built over 30 years ago. Since then, the way we think about our living spaces and how we entertain friends and family has changed considerably. These days, it is rare that homeowners want … Continue reading
We’ve had a lot of clients in the past few years who requested to update their colors from the red, gold and green palate to the cooler grays, taupes, blues and greens. Â For this Garnet Valley home’s breakfast area we … Continue reading
Are you thinking about renovating? Â Do you want to tear down your walls and create an open concept design? Before you do, it is essential to think about how you use a space and what problems you are trying to … Continue reading
Main Seating Area
Showing new fireplace, shelves and lighting. The TV was relocated to the wall opposite the windows.
A door was added for both visual interest, and to keep the sound from going up to the bedrooms. The sandblasted glass also adds privacy.
The mantel was made from a salvaged piece of walnut and has wonderful character.
Before–Fireplace, TV and built-ins.
Stair wall-before.
Notice the long window is off-center to the room. We moved it to balance the space and added another small window. This allowed for a better furniture layout.
Proposed space.
The floor plan shows the new symmetry of the windows and the orientation of the furniture to the fireplace and TV. The circulation was also improved.
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