Castle Hill
A marriage of old and new, this project’s scope consisted of a 3-story addition and a sweep of updates to the original side of the home. The client strongly desired an infusion of their treasured pieces into the space. Antiques were carefully restored and a new fireplace surround was created to anchor an inherited Norman Rockwell. The aim was a collected feel. As project manager, I served as the main point of contact for the client, GC, and subcontractors, overseeing budget and timeline for execution. As lead designer, I spearheaded the conceptual direction, led the development of all interior drawings (including custom millwork), and sourced materials on both construction and furnishings.
This project is slated for publication in Homes & Gardens UK, early 2026
The raw and unfiltered story of this project is that it was a critical step in my education as a designer, being a case where new build meets renovation meets retrofit meets how do I make all of this make sense together…
And I made the mistake of ordering metal mesh without first seeing a sample - it turned out to be industrial-grade. And a happy accident.
Photography by Lisa Vollmer