Home Design
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Chesterbrook Corporate Park Sports $10 Million Makeover with New Amenity Hub ‘Crucial to Procuring Tenants’
Rubenstein Partners, a Philadelphia-based real estate firm, bought the Chesterbrook corporate park three years ago and spent $10 million developing part of it into the Circuit. Now, the company continues to make progress on attracting new tenants and working individuals to the once-vacant office building, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Located at…
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something … from Ukraine? Coatesville Woman’s Wedding Dress Has a Story to Tell
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria Kolomoiets to continue working on it after having to flee her war-ravaged home in Ukraine, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. Searching for the perfect gown for her perfect day, Teti was delighted…
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Kennett Square-Based Landscape Designer Helps Malvern Family Recreate Lake Tahoe in Their Backyard
Kennett Square-based landscape designer Danilo Maffei has helped a Malvern family, which drew inspiration from Lake Tahoe, turn their backyard into the relaxation place of their dreams, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Maffei converted a one-acre plot of land into a picturesque outdoor retreat that combines natural beauty with clean-cut designs. Taking into…
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Harcum College to Display Artistry, Expertise, Precision of Interior Design Students at Portfolio Show on April 20
The work of nine Harcum College Interior Design students will be on display during an in-person event that is free and open to the public. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 20 from 6-8 PM in the Harcum College Art & Design Center at 270 South Bryn Mawr Avenue during the 2022 Annual Portfolio…
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A House with Multiple Floors, Each Dedicated to a Harry Potter Book: Local Fifth-Graders Build Their Dream Homes
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County and founding sponsor Fox & Roach/Trident Charities recently hosted the 19th annual “Build a House … Build a Dream” contest for fifth-graders from across the Delaware Valley. After two years of the annual event being held virtually, the organization was excited to have contestants presenting their projects in person. Students…
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‘It Feels Good to Fill a Need’: Developer Aims to Meet Demand to Live in West Chester with 219 New Apartments
Following the demolition of the Salvation Army thrift store and Rubenstein’s Office Supply, West Chester Borough Council has granted preliminary land development approval for the construction of 219 “affordable housing” apartments at 250 East Market Street, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. Council will still need to vote for final approval before developer…
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Reality Show on Food Network Overhauls Exton’s Ship Inn from Stem to Stern
The Ship Inn in Exton was featured on a July episode of the Food Network’s “Restaurant: Impossible,” where it was treated to a multifaceted overhaul, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. During the episode, owners Michael Person and his wife, Gertie, openly discussed the business’s issues: mounting debt, an uninspired menu, and a micromanagement…
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The Hunt is Over: Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal Offers New Camo Wedding Dress
Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal has a new creation that is bound to attract the attention of the out-of-the-box bride who are looking for something a bit more eclectic to wear on their wedding day, writes Megan Schaltegger for the Thrillist. The clothier has partnered with Busch Light to make a camo wedding dress that also has…
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Phoenixville-Based Interior Designer Infuses Serenity into a Home’s Aesthetic
Liz Walton, an interior designer who runs Liz Walton Home in Phoenixville, has created numerous first-class bedroom and bathroom retreats throughout the region, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. Her overall goal is to infuse serenity into bathroom and bedroom aesthetics. Her current go-to for adding that extra feeling of joy is wallpaper.…
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West Chester-Based Architects ‘Use the Visual Language of Chester County to Interpret for Modern Living’
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, a West Chester-based design firm that Peter Archer and Richard Buchanan started 25 years ago, strives to modernize local homes while preserving their historic charm, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The firm’s efforts are in response to the changing standards of living. People who are buying homes no longer…
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Bernardon Appoints Six Staff Members to Associates, Continues to Cultivate Its Talented Team of Design Pros
Bernardon — a full-service architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture firm that operates offices in West Chester, Philadelphia, and Wilmington — has appointed six staff members to the position of Associate. New Associates include Diana Gonzalez, Tim Kiser, Derek Perini, David Schlecht, Robin Tait, and Daniel Wrightson. This advancement opportunity recognizes their growth within Bernardon…
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Chester County’s Interest in Floral Design Workshops Blossoms During the Pandemic
While floral design workshops were already popular before the pandemic in Chester County, the classes on how to make bouquets, table arrangements, and wreaths have now become the new must-do, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. “People are looking for fun activities to do outdoors with small groups of people,” said Mara Tyler, owner…
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A Staple of Kennett Square, Bautista Upholstery & Refinishing Breathes New Life into Vintage Furniture
A mainstay in Kennett Square for decades, Bautista Upholstery & Refinishing continues to bring customers joy by reviving their favorite furniture, writes Tara Smith for Southern Chester County Weeklies. Modesto Solano currently helps his uncle, Rafael Bautista, manage the business. Solano uses the craftsman skills he learned as a child from his father. Aside from…
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For Non-Green Thumbs, Devon’s Terrain Can Help Bring an Organic Touch to Your Home’s Interior
Urban areas like Philadelphia tend to be dominated by concrete and asphalt, but there’s nothing that says you can’t turn an interior into a garden oasis, writes Denali Sagner for Philadelphia magazine. Terrain in Glen Mills made a list of 10 local plant shops and garden centers that can offer hanging plants, overflowing window boxes,…
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Chadds Ford Resident, Principal of West Chester’s Bernardon Receives Presidential Nomination
William Holloway, AIA, LEED AP, Vice President and Principal of Bernardon, an award-winning firm that provides architecture, interior design, and landscape architecture services, has been nominated to the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences by President Joe Biden. The National Institute of Building Sciences is a non-governmental nonprofit that supports advances…
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Wallpaper, Once the Old Fogey of Interior Design, Is Back en Vogue, Says Studio in Wayne
Wallpaper: It’s not the tea-rose pattern you remember from gramma’s bedroom. Meadowbank Designs, an interior design studio in Wayne, is seeing a rise in its popularity, as it gains traction from homeowners seeking to elevate a particular room, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The spike has highlighted grasscloths and natural fibers, as well…
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For West Chester’s Sam Lemheney, Organizing This Year’s Philadelphia Flower Show Was No Walk in the Park
For West Chester resident Sam Lemheney, Chief of Shows and Events for the Philadelphia Flower Show, the 2021 edition presented unique challenges, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Even before the organizing stage had started, determining its 2021 format took time. “Could we do a drive-thru experience? A virtual experience?” Lemheney recalled deliberating. “We…
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Lighting Adds Modern Flair to Farmhouse Décor of Couple’s New Malvern Home
When they were building their new home in Malvern at the end of last year, Jimmy and Waylon Steele opted to use lighting to add a modern flair to their farmhouse décor, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result, one of the first things people see when entering the home is a…
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