I knew it was in a sweet neighborhood that was good for walking, says Branstetter.
They made an offer on it sight unseen.
Youve just got to trust me on it, she remembers telling her husband.
“I always knew I wanted to build this room around those,” says the designer about a trio of avian prints.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
That was good news for Branstetter.
They preserve the integrity of the neighborhood, she says.
I love all the historic charm.
Branstetter freshened the front door with Valspar’s Greenish Gray (V144-6).Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
The directives also helped guide her own houses overhaul.
She started with cosmetic upgrades that didnt interfere with its good bones.
Thats always my go-to paint color for interiors.
The designer chose all black frames to make the entry’s gallery wall feel cohesive.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Collect over Time
While some updates were quicker fixes, selecting all the furnishings took them years.
I didnt buy all new stuff, she says.
Its been collected over time.
“I always knew I wanted to build this room around those,” says the designer about a trio of avian prints.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Ive purchased pieces that I love over the years and made places for them.
A starburst mirror from Paris, two Museum Bees, and a vintage cobblers bench complete the entry.
Given their impact, the space required a delicate decorating hand.
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Its like its own little jewel box, she says.
I like having the punch of dark color in there against a lot of the house thats lighter.
- and hung a Stray Dog Designs pendant.
In lieu of a grand chandelier, the designer chose a warm, antique-style lantern from Visual Comfort & Co.Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Its not my dream, she admits.
But its a good temporary fix until we can really redo it.
It was dump the long and narrow primary bedroom had been tacked onto the original structure.
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After debating for a long time, I found this one (Pierre Freys Bengali), she says.
The rest followed suit.
Farrow & Balls Cord (No.
Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
