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A traditional Gracie hand-painted, “chinoiserie” patterned wallpaper panel can deliver an indoor dose of spring.
Welcoming spring with a silken, custom-ordered garden room
Welcome Spring! It is the time of renewal, revival and redecorating. The time to put away the blankets and bring out the bunnies. And what goes with bunnies? Flowers.  more
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Richard Bartholomew
Conservancy Chronicles: Innovative housing in Chestnut Hill, part 2
This is the second of three articles about innovative urban housing in south Chestnut Hill.  more
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The revised and expanded edition of “The Decoration of Houses” by Edith Wharton and Ogden Codman, Jr.
An Edith Wharton classic still relevant for this modern moment
"The Decoration of Houses” continues to be an exact and authentic classic, and is arguably the most important book of its kind. more
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Richard Bartholomew
Conservancy Chronicles: Chestnut Hill's innovation
The first of three articles about innovative group housing in south Chestnut Hill, which discusses developers George and Gertrude Woodward and their architects.  more
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The exterior of Evergreen Terrace. To the right is the original structure. To the left is the ground-up addition.
Sometimes the path to simplicity can be complicated
We worked for over a decade with one couple in their search for domestic simplicity.  more
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Dining rooms may not be fashionable, but they are civilized and intimate.
In praise of walls: The joy of separate spaces
For many years, newspaper real estate sections included the much sought after building description “open floor plan,” touting homes with no walls.  I happen to like rooms. more
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Five tips for navigating a successful renovation project
In last week’s By Design column, Patricia Cove gave wise advice about the value of certain renovation decisions. This week, I thought I’d add to that discussion. more
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In an effort to reuse existing structures during the renovation of a Chestnut Hill carriage house, a stone lintel found buried in the dirt floor of the basement now decorates the fireplace mantel.
Adaptive reuse preserves history as well as buildings
Building sustainability is a huge topic within architectural and design circles these days. more
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Concetta Martone Dragani, Ph.D., a long-time Chestnut Hill resident as well as an art and architectural historian and professor, will discuss “The Victorian Palette” via Zoom on Sunday, Feb. 12, at 1:30 p.m.
Hill professor to discuss art and architecture with a splash of color
Many of us are sort of color blind, seeing so many colors every day that they may not even register. Yet color is an essential element of the visual arts. more
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Falls United Methodist Church was transformed from a place of worship to a residence and office space that includes 20 suites that serve as an incubator for several small businesses. Designers repurposed the building without completely erasing its original function, constructing a mezzanine to increase space and using organ pipes to create a 15-foot-long light fixture above a table.
Let there be light, abundant natural light
A little over 16 years ago, I was driving down Indian Queen Lane and saw a “for sale” sign in front of the Falls United Methodist Church. I knew right away that I wanted it.  more
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In this renovation project, Architectural Interiors enlarged a small kitchen by expanding it into one half of a two-car garage, creating a space for eating and also for relaxing by the fire.
A renovation checklist: Will upgrades be worth it?
The real estate market appears to have cooled somewhat. But no matter what the market trends are, there always seems to be an interest in renovation. more
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Mirror, Mirror: finding the value in light
I was returning voicemails while vacationing in Monte Verde, Costa Rica, when I got a call from a most curious gentleman. We spoke for over an hour about design, travel and whimsy.  more
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Retaining preservation craftsmen, Patricia Cove restored the DeWelsh home to house the university president’s office, and numerous other offices throughout the building. Special preservation techniques were employed to restore the original leaded windows, mahogany cabinets, beamed ceilings and limestone fireplaces.
Renovation versus restoration: One professional's guide
If you own an historically significant building, you may be interested in a firm that specializes in the preservation and design of buildings built within a specific time frame.  more
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One of the hottest gardening trends of 2023 is using your green space to grow food.
Top 2023 gardening trends spark green inspiration
If the prospect of a frigid February and arctic March makes you daydream about sunny days tending your garden, then the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society has compiled a list to prepare you for the spring ahead. more
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With rearranging and new cabinet fronts, a dull builder’s kitchen became an elegant oasis.
When you’re renovating, one thing leads to another
When Megan and Mario reached out to us they were thrilled about closing on their new property on Green Street.  Our task was to create a plan to refresh the very dated kitchen. more
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Being surrounded by personal possessions is more important than having a trendy interior.
Will the latest trends turn your house into a home?
From the mauve colors of the 1980s to the grays that started around 2010, from the fussy furnishings of 1985 to the clean lines of 2022, there are always new “rules” to follow. more
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The implicit message in a “builder grade” house devoid of thought or soul was “Go directly to jail. Do not pass Go. Do not collect your thoughts” -- and then the residence was transformed by a modern approach that accented the space’s natural openness.
From ‘builder grade’ to beautiful
From time to time, we have clients coming to us to solve what we have come to call “builder grade” problems. more
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A tree covered in pine cones and ribbons, reminiscent of Colonial Williamsburg.
A Williamsburg Christmas echoes a colonial era
As we approach the holidays with great anticipation, we begin to see the season take shape before us: the garlands on the poles along Germantown Avenue, the twinkling lights, the big red bows, the the aroma of balsam fir.  more
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Instead of gutting a mountain cabin, the owners adapted the space, creating something charming and exciting.
Leaning in and kicking back in Andes, NY
As a designer, I have been hired many times by homeowners who have purchased a house that’s perfect in all ways but one. more
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Keep your tree fresh this holiday season
Few things draw the attention of holiday guests quite like an awe-inspiring Christmas tree. more
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