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1920s Home Transformation Honors the Past While Living in the Present

From: Maestri Studio

Located in Dallas’ Swiss Avenue Historic District, this 1920s home had lost much of its original charm, but Maestri Studio saw it as a chance to restore character while reimagining the interiors for modern life. Led by designer Eddie Maestri, this project is a thoughtful blend of historical detail and contemporary comfort.

Photo: Stephen Karlisch ©. From: Maestri Studio

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Neutral Traditional Sitting Room With Plaid Sofa

This sitting room offers a variety of comfortable ways to relax from the not-too-formal brown plaid sofa to a cozy built-in bench.

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Before: Kitchen and White Shelving

Although the original house had plentiful built-in storage and big rooms, designers wanted to maximize the flow and create a sense of continuity between spaces.

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White Contemporary Chef Kitchen With Graphic Floor

There is grandeur in the home's original architecture, which the renovation worked to highlight. Here in the kitchen ceiling medallions were elegantly enhanced with the addition of a sculptural modern chandelier.

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Before: Kitchen and Pantry

A large pantry connected to the kitchen, but old fashioned wallpaper gave it a forgotten, dated feel.

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Green Contemporary Pantry With Lemons

To revitalize the pantry, designer Eddie Maestri made walls, trim, and cabinets a wonderful glossy sage green. Graphic tile floors match those in the kitchen.

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Before: Fireplace and French Doors

This room had a beautiful fireplace and access to the outdoors.

Photo: Stephen Karlisch ©. From: Maestri Studio

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Neutral Traditional Sitting Room With Plaid Sofa

This sitting room offers a variety of comfortable ways to relax from the not-too-formal brown plaid sofa to a cozy built-in bench.

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Before: Hall With Chandelier

The original home had many elegant details, from big windows to hardwood floors to graceful moldings. Designer Eddie Maestri also wanted to give rooms more modern day functionality.

Photo: Stephen Karlisch ©. From: Maestri Studio

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Multicolored Contemporary Living Room With Arched Entry

Thresholds with brass inlay and a herringbone marble floor elevate the entry, while a widened arched opening restores a sense of flow into the living room.

Photo: Stephen Karlisch ©. From: Maestri Studio

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Contemporary Multicolored Living Room With Brown Chairs

The beautiful crown molding in the living room was preserved. Bright artwork and textiles bring bold, modern edge.

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Before: White Powder Room With Penny Tile

This tiny powder room was a basic blank canvas, asking for personality.

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Contemporary Bathroom With Brown Graphic Wallpaper

Dramatic wallpaper is an exciting upgrade in this bathroom. Brass sconces are simple enough to go on top, and the vanity introduces warm texture with its ribbed drawer fronts.

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Before: Room With Chandelier

Pretty millwork and wood floors were part of the original home's elegant character. Maestri Studios wanted to respect those elements while also making spaces more functional and modern.

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Multicolored Contemporary Dining Room With Purple Chairs

Statement lighting and bold wallpaper jazz up the new dining room. Designer Eddie Maestri wanted to restore the rooms' original character while reimagining the interiors for modern life.

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Before: Room With Arched Windows

A trio of windows had old-fashioned charm, with their arched shape and latching style, and high ceilings offered the potential of a lightness. But the original room had a heavy mood.

Multicolored Bedroom With Brown Curtains

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Contemporary Bedroom With Brown Curtains

This bedroom in the historic 1920s Dallas home kept its original charming windows. Maestri Studio layered in sophisticated textures and rich, dark colors to modernize the space.

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1920s Home Transformation Honors the Past While Living in the Present

Neutral Traditional Sitting Room With Plaid Sofa

Before: Kitchen and White Shelving

White Contemporary Chef Kitchen With Graphic Floor

Before: Kitchen and Pantry

Green Contemporary Pantry With Lemons

Before: Fireplace and French Doors

Neutral Traditional Sitting Room With Plaid Sofa

Before: Hall With Chandelier

Multicolored Contemporary Living Room With Arched Entry

Contemporary Multicolored Living Room With Brown Chairs

Before: White Powder Room With Penny Tile

Contemporary Bathroom With Brown Graphic Wallpaper

Before: Room With Chandelier

Multicolored Contemporary Dining Room With Purple Chairs

Before: Room With Arched Windows

Contemporary Bedroom With Brown Curtains

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