SLEEPY HOLLOW MANOR

Modern Refinement for a Classic Richmond Estate

This 8,000-square-foot home in Richmond, Virginia, built in 2007, offered stunning architectural bones and quality materials—but its ornate finishes and dated palette no longer reflected the lifestyle of a modern family. McQ & Co. was brought in to provide a strategic interior design refresh that preserved the home’s craftsmanship while transforming its aesthetic and functionality for today’s living.

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

Elegant, Family-Friendly Design

With soaring ceilings and an abundance of natural light, the living room required a sense of balance and depth. We painted the fireplace and built-ins in a deep, moody blue by Farrow & Ball, creating a bold focal point that contrasts beautifully with the large windows. Durable yet elevated furnishings were selected to accommodate a family of five—offering the perfect mix of livable luxury and timeless design for everyday comfort and entertaining.

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

A Modern Update Without a Full Renovation

Rather than starting from scratch, we reimagined the kitchen by refinishing the solid wood cabinetry, removing heavy ornamentation, and introducing a soft sage-grey palette. These subtle yet high-impact updates modernized the space while honoring the existing craftsmanship. Updated lighting and hardware provided a contemporary edge, turning a once-dated kitchen into a sophisticated, functional hub that feels entirely new—without unnecessary demolition.

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

Strategic Design for Real-World Living

By focusing on thoughtful upgrades instead of a full renovation, we brought this Richmond home gracefully into the present while maintaining its original integrity. The result is a refined, family-friendly residence that feels warm, current, and effortlessly timeless—a true reflection of McQ & Co.’s elevated design approach.

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