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A floor plan that makes the most of a small narrow rowhouse.
Making the most of small spaces
One of the most frequent questions we get from clients is how they can make small spaces look larger than they actually are. Here's some tips. more
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The Barcelona chair designed by Mies Van Der Rohe is among the most iconic mid-century modern chairs.
Mid-century furniture complements many styles
Interior design is about layout, balance, color, proportion and style. more
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A Wyndmoor cottage’s original kitchen was too small for a young family so Studio IQL’s designers transformed the space with changes including moving the stove and hood to the driveway side of the house, allowing all the kitchen windows to open out onto nature. After renovations, the cottage's space became more functional and airy. The family gained a mudroom, guest suite, eat-in kitchen, appliance garage, a pass-through to the dining room, increased storage and natural light.
A Wyndmoor transformation increases space, intimacy and light
Located in a charming and bucolic pocket of Wyndmoor is a stone cottage. But built in the 1920s, the original kitchen was too small. more
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Patricia Cove's first design choice was a warm, relaxing and comfortable English country-style parlor.
Shades of English country style
In 1988, I was asked to participate in my first “Art and Design” showhouse. My vision was impeccable... until it wasn’t. more
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Cabinets and closets built into walls significantly increased the amount of storage space in this two-story row home.
Small space planning is a ‘jigsaw’ exercise
Laura and Blake loved their row home on a historic block. The problem was fitting everything they wanted inside. more
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In her 2000 book, former Secretary of State and First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton discusses the ways in which White House decor reflects presidential families.
Redesigning the White House reflects presidential personalities
Each administration is given the opportunity to create surroundings that are individual to them. more
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Owner Owen Chen, left, and server Abel Lin are two of the new faces at Sakura Ramen and Sushi Bar, a new restaurant operating in the space formerly occupied by Osaka.
What gives a successful restaurant its ‘Special Sauce’?
It turns out that something new and special can create a whole new “vibe” inside a familiar old package. more
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Adaptive re-use is not just preservation. It’s sustainability, too.
Sustainability is a word that has been around for a while but has become a current buzzword in many fields, not the least of which is architecture. more
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Lois Volta brings a spiritual approach to her professional organizing business and has transformed her small cottage home on the Germantown Friends School campus into a garden oasis.
Emptying the nest can open space and clear the mind
Our last article pointed to where to source the perfect pieces. Now we are looking at how to organize or get rid of them. more
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After: The new, open kitchen with its clean lines and functional layout.
Renovating a new home? Don’t dismiss the humble Rancher
I grew up in a “Rancher.”  My father built it himself, in 1959, and it remained our family home for the next 50 years.  more
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A store called Stickball is a great source for iconic items.
The best treasures are often right in front of us
Many of our clients have shared with us that the reason they chose us was because they were drawn to our use of repurposed items. more
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Make way for colorful patterns! Boring fabrics are out
It is no secret that how fabrics are incorporated within a space is basic to the success or failure of the design of that space. more
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The best decorative art is personal
Our clients sometimes look online for art. And that can be fine, but it can also mean they wind up with no connection to the story, or origins of the work. more
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An entrance hall completed with knowledge of history, employment of psychology, and consistent communication.
Good design requires skilled communication
When designers and architects sit down for the first time with a new client, it is natural to talk about experience, past projects, and especially satisfied customers.  more
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Layers of peeling wallpaper are carefully crafted in the butler's pantry of artists Tom and Kiki Judd, a nod to generational history.
What curated art can do for a home
The home of an artist will always resonate with the considerations of a well-trained eye.  more
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A classic entrance hall that you most likely will not see on HGTV.
Cookie cutter design is boring
What did all those DIYers ever do before HGTV? more
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For "The Curated Home" project in Northern Liberties, Studio IQL peeled off layers of old additions to open up the space and highlight the original features of a graceful, winding staircase,
Abandoned house becomes designer’s masterpiece
Most homeowners ultimately need to make a choice about everything in their homes. The biggest and very first choice is which home to live in.  more
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This watercolor painting by Ellie Moniz illustrates the qualities that give Chestnut Hill its status as one of the most beautiful “main streets” in the nation.
GMA chose Chestnut Hill for its ideal ‘Main Street’
Last week, "Good Morning America" came to Chestnut Hill. They were here to celebrate our "Main Street." more
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Birds of paradise mix with native perennials in a border planting.
Garden design trend brings a touch of the tropics
This summer, area landscape designers aren’t just sticking to what’s local.  more
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A redesign of the basement at the Jet Wine Bar on South Street was inspired by iconic designer Verner Panton, who believed in making sophisticated design accessible to people from all income brackets.
Design is not just a luxury sport
As designers, we wanted the transformational magic of our work to be accessible to people from all income brackets.  more
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