Bethany and Tyler Davis have always had a thing for old homes.
“It just oozed character,” says Bethany.
“There was no other house like it.”
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini
The split-level designbuilt long before that mid-century modern architectural trend took holdwas one of them.
“The bones were good,” says Tyler.
“It was just designed for the forties and not for the modern day.”
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini
Here’s how the team reimagined the aging home while preserving its character.
“It looks quaint and understated,” says Tyler.
“We didn’t want to be that large, flashy house you see from the street.”
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini
They added a limewash to the exterior to up its historical feel.
Still, the team was mindful to design a space that wouldn’t overpower its historic surroundings.
Their grand plan included clean, traditional moldings and a hipped box-beam ceiling set just high enough to wow.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini
Brass accents repeat throughout the home, including in the kitchen.
Sapphire-hued velvet upholstery, printed curtains, and vintage delft-ware scattered throughout satisfied another request from the owners.
“Amy knows that blue is one of my favorite colors,” says Bethany.
Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Shannon Gini
“We wanted a palette that felt calm and serene.”
“Other than our bed and side tables, it’s pretty minimal,” says Tyler.
“It’s very peaceful.”
