A women-led team helps a young family reconfigure their 100-year-old house to accommodate their evolving needs.

“The Crestwood area is very special.

“The whole neighborhood feels like home.

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: KATHLEEN VARNER

“Having a walk-in is such a luxury in a house this age.”

“We truly enjoy every square inch on a daily basis.

It’s very livable, and we get to take in the beauty of each room every day.”

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

Inspired by the living room’s original sky blue walls (repaintedFarrow & Ball’s Light Blue, No.

22), Mackin carried the calmingblue-and-green color palettethroughout the home.

We’ve got to use it,' " recalls Lisa.

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

The piano is another cherished heirloom that has been in her family since she was a child.

Braided-jute floor coverings from Rugs USA anchor both living areas.

Source artwork from unexpected places.

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

“The house just had too many doors,” says Lisa.

“We cook most nights, so it gets a lot of use,” she says.

Splurge where you spend the most time.

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Kitchen

Passed-down furnishings ground the cheeky space.

“I wanted to give them a home that looks really nice but is very approachable.”

18)to standout against walls painted in Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster.

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Children’s Bedroom

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Primary Bedroom

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Kitchen

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Children’s Bedroom

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Primary Bedroom

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Kitchen

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: KATHLEEN VARNER

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Living Room

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: KATHLEEN VARNER

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Children’s Bedroom

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: KATHLEEN VARNER

Mackin Thompson Birmingham Bungalow Primary Bedroom

Credit:HECTOR MANUEL SANCHEZ; Styling: KATHLEEN VARNER