Timeless Maryland Estate

Scope: Full Home Renovation

Location: Finksburg, MD

11,000 Square Feet

Photographer: John Gruen

After living in their Maryland home since the ’90s, this recently empty-nested couple was ready for a refresh—one that honored their history in the space while embracing a more modern point of view. Their brief was delightfully specific: incorporate shades of purple, red, and pink.

Interior of a modern home featuring a staircase with dark railing, a dining area with colorful geometric wallpaper, and a sitting room with large windows, light-colored furniture, and curtains.

In the Foyer, dated flooring and a lack of architectural cohesion set the tone for transformation. We introduced half-height wainscoting to ground the soaring walls and echo the home’s existing millwork. A new iron railing with a decorative motif replaced the original stair details, instantly elevating the entry.

Interior of a house featuring a curved wooden staircase, a round wooden table with framed photos and decorative items, and a view into a living room with large windowed doors and curtains.
View through a doorway into a modern living room with a leather sofa, upholstered armchairs, a wooden dining table, large windows with patterned curtains, and a balcony overlooking a snowy outdoor scene.
A dining room with a table, chairs, a vase with dried plants, candles, and framed photographs on the wall, with large windows showing trees outside.
Dining room with a dark wood table, beige upholstered chairs, decorative light fixture, patterned wallpaper, and framed portraits on the wall.

The Dining Room carried that momentum, with wainscoting continued from the Foyer and a dramatic wallpaper setting the palette and mood. The result feels richly layered yet formal—just as intended.

Bright living room with white walls, modern light fixture, beige and gray seating, colorful artwork, fireplace, and built-in shelves.

In the Living Room, we reimagined the layout entirely. Out went the dated columns and millwork; in came a bespoke built-in, curated lighting, and a more open, conversational furniture arrangement. Each room now speaks to the next, tied together by intentional color, detail, and flow.

Living room with sofas, chairs, a large wooden bookshelf, telescope, and dining area near windows with curtains
Living room with a large white bookshelf filled with books and framed photos, a gray sofa with pillows, a small side table with coasters and a yellow item, and a wooden floor.
A home office with a bust sculpture on a black pedestal, a framed poster, a built-in bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, a window with patterned curtains, a beige desk chair, and a bench with patterned upholstery, all in a modern style.
A dining room with a round wooden table, two mustard yellow chairs, a glass vase with dried flowers, a pendant light overhead, colorful portrait painting on the wall, and windows with patterned blinds.

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