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This year’s Symphony Decorator’s Show House presented by the Baltimore Symphony Associates is—in a word—a masterpiece. Located on Woodholme Avenue in Pikesville, this 1925 Tudor style home was renovated by some of the top artisans and home professionals working today. Here are a few highlights of my recent visit:
Panda-Inspired Sun Porch
The Entrance
When you first visit the house, you are immediately met with a Medieval-like plank front door that doesn’t exactly set the tone for the inside landscape. The restoration of the wooden floors by Danzco Hardwood Flooring evokes more of a warm and inviting tone to the design of the house. The entrance to each room is framed in a rich original wood frame that is a stunning and unique accent. There are also handmade wooden built-ins throughout the home that give it an inviting feel. The designer, Joyce Motsinger, added a touch a whimsy to the intricately designed foyer with mosaic floor tiles with animal figures dotting the design.
The Sun Porch
Another element of the home that is carefully woven into a tranquil and quiet retreat is the Sun Porch. I have seen many uses of bamboo in this area of the home before, but residential designer Susan Herbert from SH Interior Design, LLC took this concept to a playful new level. The Sun Porch has a panda theme with wood moldings painted with Benjamin Moore matte black paint, outlined with alabaster white matte. There are also two large canvas paintings of panda bears mirroring one another climbing up bamboo trees. It works. It’s fun, it’s inviting, and it’s unique.
"Vanity Fair" Bathroom
Upper Bathroom “Vanity Fair”
This unbelievable bathroom restoration is modern and rustic all in one. Gatehouse Interiors and Amy Neill & Co. Inc. gave the space up-to-date tiles, a dramatic new vanity, accent lighting, and accessories that brought this room back to life. The translucent vanity is chic with clean lines and is accented by artistic touches like the hand-painted vanity seat.
The Kitchen
Twin Diamond Studios introduced an inventive new countertop product that is as durable as granite, but leaves the most minimal environmental footprint possible. This sleek and sophisticated product is applied over the existing countertop so the cost is more affordable than other products on the market. With limitless edging possibilities, they are three times harder than normal concrete, but have phenomenal flexibility. It’s a genius alternative to other products that are currently on the market. Kudos to Stacey and Derek Tranter at Twin Diamond Studios for their innovation.
Wood Hammock
Baby Room
The most important element of the nursery is color. And while black, white, and purple are not three colors you would expect to find in a child’s room, the combo works! Simply Put Interiors, Inc.’s Paula Henry did an outstanding job creating this “Starstruck” nursery with a custom paint finish. The room is covered in a glittery wall treatment, with the exception of a silver-leaf medallion from which a delicate chandelier is dropped. A beautiful round crib with star finials is the centerpiece of this space.
Accessories
Some other notable elements of this home can be found outside. RF Construction Landscaping created a water garden and a pond with aquatic plants, while Claire Jones Landscapes, LLC created drama with plants in different textures, colors, and shapes. One of the most luxurious outdoor accessories is the wooden hammock that looks large enough for a small family to lounge.
The Woodholme Baltimore Symphony Decorators’ Show House will be open to the public from May 8 to May 30. See above link for additional details and contact information.
