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This charming waterfront home located in the community of Bay Ridge in Annapolis is our award-winner for interior design. Interior Concepts, Inc., has created a warm and welcoming home that currently serves the family well as a weekend retreat but will be a comfortable space when it eventually becomes their primary residence. This home, inspired by Nantucket-style architecture, was designed by Purple Cherry Architects and built by Pilli Custom Homes, with the kitchen designed by Design Solutions, Inc.
Taking their lead from the homeowners who wanted a “relaxed-formal” family home with classic traditional features, Interior Concepts created a design that incorporates light whitewashed colorations for traditional rugs and fabrics in neutral tones accented in blue. Hardwood case pieces and clean-lined upholstery and light fixtures give the rooms a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic.
In the kitchen, handmade subway tiles in cobalt blue were installed to provide a dramatic backdrop to the off-white glazed cabinetry. The center breakfast table was also colored in the same strong blue, an unexpected departure from the more expected wood table.
The walls and complex millwork trim throughout the house are painted in neutral tones with crisp off-white detailing. In the dining room, strong, hand-painted striae in Wedgewood blue with taupe undertones provide an understated setting that complements the rich wood furnishings and elegant gold-leaf and crystal chandelier.
In the living room, comfortable lounge seating was arranged to take advantage of the sweeping views of the Chesapeake Bay, as well as to bring focus on the fireplace with the television placed above in custom millwork.
“The homeowners gave us simple and direct guidelines,” says Interior Concepts founder and president Arlene Critzos. “Always comfort, always good wood, and always a quiet sophistication.”
With those guidelines in mind, Interior Concepts has designed a home that can seamlessly transition from vacation getaway to full-time family home.
INTERIOR DESIGN
Interior Concepts, Inc., interiorconceptsinc.com
ARCHITECTURE
Purple Cherry Architects, purplecherry.com
CUSTOM BUILDER
Pilli Custom Homes, pillicustomhomes.com
KITCHEN DESIGN
Design Solutions, Inc., dsikitchens.com
Annapolis Home Magazine
Vol. 8, No. 1 2017