After nearly 10 years in their DC row home, our clients knew exactly what they loved about their house, and exactly what wasn’t working anymore. Rather than starting over, they wanted to make each room feel more intentional, more functional, and better suited to the way they live today. We kicked things off in the front living room, transforming it into a space designed for quiet mornings, good books, and gathering with friends. A rich teal paint color gave the room its own identity, while a simple update to the existing built-ins, adding cabinet doors to the lower half, created hidden storage and instantly made them feel more custom. We finished the shelves with a thoughtful mix of books, collected treasures, and family photos, creating a space that feels personal, layered, and lived in. historichomes dchomes marylandinteriordesigner