After living at their Wayne house for nearly two decades, Michele and Phil Murphy decided it was time to do some updating, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
They built the home in 2003 for their family of five. But now that their sons are out of the house, it was time to make some changes.
The couple completely redecorated the living and family rooms in 2022, with the help of Henck Design. They also turned the dining room into a lovely music room.
Most of the walls are now lined with floor-to-ceiling windows bringing plenty of natural light.
“Transforming this home into a timeless classic included integrating the existing architectural details, such as highlighting the dramatic stone fireplace in the family room with large modern art above, to accentuate the double-height ceilings,” said Sean Fertal, lead associate designer at Henck Design.
The Murphys left most of the kitchen the same, since the large black granite island is perfect for preparing meals with plenty of stools for guests.
“When we have people over it’s a good gathering place,” said Michele.
They also added a covered porch that overlooks a public park.
Read more about the home’s transformation in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
