Worthington I, 2020

This full gut renovation revived a historic home with meticulous attention to period detail. Custom cabinetry was crafted to appear aged, and original brass hardware was stripped, polished, and restored offsite. To maintain architectural continuity, custom knives were made to replicate original millwork profiles, allowing new elements to blend seamlessly with the old. The result is a carefully layered interior that honors the home’s original character while supporting modern living. The team include Payne Collins Design (architect) and Kate Couhling Interiors

Front view of a red brick house with black-shuttered windows, a dark green front door, and a gated entrance with steps leading to the door, surrounded by a small garden and trees.
A decorative chandelier hanging over a staircase with white walls, dark wooden handrails, and black stairs.
Bright living room with white walls and large windows, featuring a modern white curved sofa, a black grand piano, a round metallic coffee table with a plant, and a tall floor lamp.
Close-up of a white ornate wall with floral molding, a white and gold wall-mounted light fixture with three bowls, and a white marble fireplace border with decorative carvings.
Bright dining room with large windows, a dark wood table, ten grey upholstered chairs, a tall potted plant centerpiece, white curtains, a dark wooden door, a white fireplace, and decorative wall accents.
Living room with white sofa, armchair, bookshelf, coffee table with books and flowers, art on the wall, and large windows with curtains.
Two LEGO Star Wars figurines on a gray mantle, one dressed as a female character in red and the other as Boba Fett, with a framed drawing of a girl titled "Over the Rainbow" on a dark gray wall and a brass wall sconce to the left.
Modern kitchen with white cabinets, marble countertops, and a marble backsplash. There are three black barstools at the counter, a flower arrangement in a glass vase, and limes in a white bowl. A large window and a unique overhead light fixture are a
Bright kitchen with white cabinets, large window, checkered black and white floor, marble island, and a dining nook with a chair.
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