Boylan Heights Home

The soothing green-gray trim frames out the walls and creates a cohesive palette between rooms. Paired with a creamy white wall, the combination feels both fresh and historic.

The biggest reason for this deep blue bedroom scheme: a client who works the night shift and catches up on sleep during the day. The goal was to create a cocoon effect with tone-on-tone walls and curtains that she could close before cuddling up in bed.

Built in 1930, this historic Raleigh bungalow checked a lot of old home boxes: classic fireplaces and molding, beautiful windows, rich hardwood floors. But in the past century, it’d been stripped of color and personality. With the blessing of Jourdan’s clients—young professionals with a cute dog—her team painted the walls and contrasting trim, covered the dining room ceiling in a beautiful William & Morris trellis-inspired wallpaper, and layered in modern furniture and vintage art to create that ideal mix of new and old.

The clients love to host game nights and out of town guests, so we added a daybed behind the white oval dining table for extra-long game nights that turn into sleepover situations. Plus, when you lay down on the daybed, you’re treated to the best view (wallpaper!) up above.

All photos by Anna Routh Barzin