Sunshine on Sears | Passyunk Square, Philadelphia

After the bones of the home were remedied, we focused on renovation of the kitchen and full bath renovation. The location of the back door and kitchen were shifted, to allow for a full wall of storage. The new frosted door and window (over the relocated kitchen sink) now flood this room with light, making it feel much more spacious. Minimal matte gray cabinetry is complimented by a deep green backsplash, warm butcher block countertops and a terrazzo tile.

We also added a new powder room within the existing footprint of this 1953 South Philly home. The space is enveloped in a charming, large-scale wallpaper featuring canary yellow birds flying through the clouds. We knew about this wallcovering for years, we just needed to find the right project for it! A more traditionally styled sink and cross handle fixture contrast the bold walls. Yellow accents can be found in the full bathroom as well. The custom-painted cast iron vintage style sink and wall-mounted faucet are the first thing you notice when you walk into the room. The backdrop is a crisp white tile and canary accent tile wainscot that wraps around the room. See before photos here.

Photos: Rebecca McAlpin| Architect: Brogden Architectural Office | Structural Engineer: SE2 Engineering, LLC. | General Contractor: Costello Construction |