You know what I love? When people embrace an aesthetic — a vibe — wholeheartedly. It speaks to a singular point of view that can’t […]
It was New Year’s Day in 2004 when Richard Stokes, founder of Rittenhouse-based Stokes Architecture + Design, first met Stephen Starr. The two were getting […]
Lauren Thomsen saw the possibilities immediately: a sprawling mid-mod pad set into a hillside in Villanova, with a desperate need for a fresh design perspective. […]
So long, bright and light. These three kitchens amp up the drama with rich hues. The Modern Jewel Box Heather Safferstone knew she needed to […]
Creating inviting but practical spaces in older homes can take a bit of design prowess. (Let’s face it: They lived a little differently 100 years […]
These three carriage houses prove that extreme customization is on the rise in Philly. The Bathroom Retreat When the pandemic forced a couple to cancel […]
Tofani doors — known for their decorative glass panels and distinctive window shapes — have been a hallmark of South Philly rowhomes since the early […]
It all started with the fabric: a rich William Morris velvet swirling with jewel tones and depicting peacocks eating strawberries. Chestnut Hill–based interior designer Michelle […]
Back in 2022, a couple hired Design Manifest to refresh the first floor of their 1920s brownstone in East Passyunk. Fast-forward a few years, and […]
While many interior designers, driven by visions of wide-open floor plans, rush to tear down all the walls they can, Rasheeda Gray had the opposite […]
Some of my friends have what I call grownup houses. These homes are chic, sleek, and decorated with accent chairs or tables, statement art, and […]
If Stephen Starr had been looking for a sign to move forward with a plan to turn Rittenhouse’s then-shuttered Barnes & Noble into a restaurant, […]
Simplicity isn’t a word you hear very often in the world of elevated interior design. But that’s the exact approach a pair of global citizens […]
Do you have a space in your house you just don’t know what to do with? Take inspiration from the design story below, which turned […]
When Brittany Hakimfar was tasked with redesigning a 1930s Gladwyne carriage house, there was much to consider. First, there were the clients, a Bryn Mawr […]
