Design Manifest

Growing up, I lived in an old house, and my bedroom was tucked away on the third floor beneath the roof eaves. Those slanted ceilings made it feel like the coziest little hideaway, and I’ve had a soft spot for “attic” bedrooms ever since.

Want to turn the cozy factor all the way up? Wallpaper EVERYWHERE.

For this Chestnut Hill project, we leaned into a timeless blue-and-white palette and wrapped the walls and ceiling in this beautiful pattern. The result feels classic, layered, and incredibly inviting.

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Photo by MARCO RICCA

Got a room with too many doors and windows? Add a mural! This girls room has five doors and we are loving how our pattern continues onto the door panels. We are still deep in construction mode with many, many layers to go… but already it feels like an enveloping, happy space. 🩵🌸 🐦 🌹

Crawling out of the work I’m buried under to post a few construction shots from our Easton project. Jessica Nichols has been absolutely crushing it, managing this huge project with hundreds of custom, complicated details. So proud of this whole team- creative, technical, logistics, and craftsman who are bringing this beaut to life. Heirloom Built, LLC

An increasingly rare design request: "No TV." 🙅‍♀️

Our clients wanted a living room dedicated to conversation, cocktails, holiday gatherings, and the occasional afternoon nap. (Ok maybe it was just me that wanted to nap there?)

In a world where every room seems to revolve around a screen, there was something refreshing about creating a space designed simply for being together.
We leaned into classic comfort: a tailored green velvet sofa, cane lounge chairs, warm walnut millwork, layers of blue and green, and lighting that makes everyone look their best.

Nothing too precious.
Nothing too formal.
Just a room that invites you to sit down and stay awhile.

Would you give up a television in your living room?

Chestnut Hill is full of beautiful homes. But beautiful and memorable are not always the same thing.

For Phase 2 of this renovation, we set out to create rooms that felt elegant, personal, and just a little unexpected. A dining room mural that transports you to Italy. A foyer anchored by a glamorous smoking tennis player. A living room designed for conversation rather than television.

In other words, a historic home with excellent manners and a little bit of a mischievous streak.

Swipe for the before-and-afters.

Then head to the blog for the full story behind Chestnut Hill Promenade Part 2.

✨ Full reveal now live.

Photography: MARCO RICCA
Construction: Glendinning Contractors
Design & Project Management by Design Manifest

Chestnut Hill is full of beautiful homes. But beautiful and memorable are not always the same thing.

For Phase 2 of this renovation, we set out to create rooms that felt elegant, personal, and just a little unexpected. A dining room mural that transports you to Italy. A foyer anchored by a glamorous smoking tennis player. A living room designed for conversation rather than television.

In other words, a historic home with excellent manners and a little bit of a mischievous streak.

Swipe for the before-and-afters.
Then head to the blog for the full story behind Chestnut Hill Promenade Part 2.

✨ Full reveal now live.

Photography by MARCO RICCA
Construction by Glendinning Contractors
Design and Project Management by Design Manifest

Bringing that tiger lady energy into this week. Lots going on here at DM! We have 6 active projects, a photoshoot at my house and last but certainly not least- the full reveal of Chestnut Hill Promenade Part Two.
Fancy hamburger party, anyone?
Photo by MARCO RICCA