SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR

Thoughtful Modern Upgrades

This 8,000 square foot residence, originally built in 2007, offered beautiful bones and quality finishes—but the ornate details and dated palette kept it from feeling fresh and livable for a modern family. Our goal was to preserve the home’s craftsmanship while making strategic design updates that would completely transform its look and functionality.

Living room with large windows, gray and blue sofas with cushions, a wooden coffee table with books, a large potted plant, and night lamps behind the central sofa.

LIVING ROOM TRANSFORMATION

With soaring ceilings and abundant natural light, the living room called for depth and balance. We painted the fireplace and built-ins in a rich, moody blue to anchor the space and add contrast against the large windows. To support a busy family with three children, we curated durable yet elegant furnishings—creating a room that feels equally comfortable for family movie nights and hosting friends.

Living room with large window, green leafy plant, beige and blue sofas, pillows, a blanket, and small black nested tables.
Modern living room with a large window, two sofas (one white and one dark blue), a coffee table with books, a tall leafy plant, and two black-lamp table lamps, with green trees visible outside.
Living room setup with a black bookshelf, a fireplace with a dark mantel, a wall-mounted TV, and decorative items on the shelves including books, framed pictures, a globe, and small plants.
Bright living room with large window, black sectional sofa, white built-in shelves, a fireplace, a modern art on the wall, and a large gray and white area rug.

before

Living room with beige walls, large windows, black fireplace with decorative molding, flat-screen TV above the fireplace, black bookshelves on either side of the fireplace filled with books and decor, white sofa with multiple pillows, orange armchairs, a wooden coffee table with books, a gray area rug, and two table lamps near the sofa.

Kitchen Refresh

Instead of gutting the kitchen, we worked with the existing solid wood cabinetry and premium appliance package. By removing heavy ornamental details from the island, painting the cabinetry in a contemporary sage-grey, and updating the lighting, we elevated the space without unnecessary demolition. The soft, modern cabinetry color enhanced the travertine backsplash, shifting the home’s aesthetic from early 2000s Tuscan countryside to timeless sophistication.

Modern kitchen with white cabinetry, black granite countertops, a brick backsplash, wooden stools, and a large vase with white and green flowers on the island. Two wooden pendant lights hang from the ceiling.
Modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, a decorative island with white ornate detailing, and three gray barstools. There are pendant lights hanging over the island, a flower vase, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

before

Faux mural of a bird perched on a tree branch with leaves, painted in watercolor style, with white kitchen cabinets below.

The Result

By focusing on strategic upgrades over full-scale renovation, we honored the home’s existing value while bringing it seamlessly into the present day. The result is a residence that feels current, welcoming, and perfectly aligned with the family’s lifestyle.

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