Interiors

Color and Texture Return to a Cambridge Condo

photography: Sabrina Cole Quinn

Modern banquette seating with reeded white oak wall panels, blue and white abstract wallpaper, a large colorful geometric poster, and modern yellow pendant light.
Entry hall with blue bold-patterned wallpaper, a dramatic green and white striped mirror, and a custom coat peg board and wall-mounted entry cabinet.

When a Cambridge couple purchased their 90s condo 12+ years ago, they completed a few renovations to modernize the spaces, but went with a mostly white and gray color scheme.

They came to us with a request to bring color and pattern to their home, and make a few spaces more practical for their family.

We set the tone from the first moment: in the entry we designed a custom modular coat rack and wall-mounted drawer cabinet, layered with a bold and organic wallpaper and punchy striped mirror.

In the new teen media room, we color drenched with a mid-tone blue that supported an existing poster collection, and added a sofa deep enough for lounging that also converts to a bed for guests.

For the dining banquette, large-scaled wallpaper and reeded oak panels bring personality to the space, and faux leather cushions make for easier cleanup after meals.

In the second-floor living room, we added a window seat (with storage), floor-to-ceiling bookshelves, and a pinstriped wallpaper to connect spaces and create a cozy feeling without darkening the room. Layered textile patterns keep the space relaxed and approachable.

A teen media room, with light blue walls and ceiling, a blue rug, and dark navy comfy sofa. Bright posters hang on the walls and bright graphic pillows are on the sofa.
A trailing plant sits in a round window above a mid-century chair in the corner of a bright family room. A blanket is draped in a basket and an ochre lamp hangs from the ceiling.
A bright family room with green sofa with chaise and floor-to-ceiling bookshelves painted green. A bold print ottoman serves as coffee table, and a mid-century recliner is in front of the bookshelves.
A dining banquette has gray cushions, with gray walls and a modern black light fixture.

BEFORE

A living room with white walls, a dark gray large sofa, and large traditional rug.
A bright yet warm living room with a window seat and sofa with chaise. The space looks warm and inviting.
Entry hall with blue bold-patterned wallpaper, a dramatic green and white striped mirror, and a custom coat peg board and wall-mounted entry cabinet.

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