Very fun space. I am particularly fond of the green cabinets in the kitchen. I don't think the photos do the place justice though. Who took them? Is it just me or are two-thirds of them out of focus?

I have mosaic envy! This home is not a look I would emulate, but a courtyard with that mosaic would be wonderful! (I guess I don't get what part of it is embarrassing, but maybe that element could be removed and replaced??)

It looks very dark, but maybe this is the photography?

Their kitchen is super fabulous! The home is quirky and electic, but very comfortable and warm. Love, love, love.

What's the wall color / brand in the first picture? It looks kind of sea foam-y, I adore it.

I love the bed frame. It's wonderful.

Though this home isn't my style, I appreciate the fearlessness and confidence it displays. It's different, fun, warm, and above all, "real" in seeming to reflect its occupants. That's why I keep coming back to AT's home tours: to see how other people express themselves in where they live, within whatever confines their budgets may impose. Thanks, AT, and thanks to the homeowners.

Love the dining room and those awesome ceilings!!

I like how your house has so much going on but it still looks like one could relax while in it. Great job!

My bathroom is also done in cheetah print but with a shower curtain and accessories, not wall papered!! Envy, envy, envy!! :o)

I find the TV room a bit too crowded but over-all, your house truly does feel like HOME with that crraazzy mosaic to the furnishings. It must be so very nice to come home each evening. Nicely done.

Photos don't do it justice..I'm sure a real life tour would be captivating.
Color choices are wild and I love it.

Love that AT editors seem to have noticed the deluge of recent MCM tours and have really mixed it up in a good (great!) way.

Wow, I love this house. I wish we had gotten the tour when the previous owner was there -- it would be interesting to see the two occupants' different takes on decorating. It's a GREAT house!

Whoah!

Love this! Those old houses are beautiful, they abound here in St. Louis.

Colors and mosaics are great, and that cheetah bathroom! Way too much stuff for me personally though. I'd have about 3 yard sales, then it would suit me fine!

Great example of south philly style, Urban outfitters + thrift store, new + old, ... makes me miss that town and its warm mix of styles.

Wow, I love your home! The colors look amazing and I was blown away by the cheetah print bathroom...that must have taken the previous owner hours to paint! Glad to see that you kept it! Also love he mosaic out in the back patio area. I recently moved from that area, and you are making me miss it now.

What a wonderful home! And I see Ayn Rand on the bookcase. :)

One of the most character filled homes I have seen on AT. Wonderful!

Yay -- a house in Philly! Philly and environs abound in prominent architecture/design schools, arts schools, creative types, and not to mention, great architecture! Hope AT will continue to find more from the city of brotherly love!

Oh my!

I skimmed by this and thought I saw Professor Lupin sitting in a classy living room. But that bed! that's amazing!

I love your kitchen.

absolutely amazing.

they certainly did get a gem from the previous owner. though i'm sure that cheetah painted walls and bright green cabinets and mosaic tiled patios aren't everyone's style...it definitely goes with the home and i'm glad they decided to keep all those wacky aspects rather than gut and refinish.

fantastic house tour!

'It's a film-set!!!' - but it doesn't even look like it's been set up - that's what I thought at first.
(Except for the kitchen, which I think seems like a transplantet UFO or so.)
And its really spooky atmosphere caught me at once, it's Lynch-like, it's the first time ever I FELT something about an house-posting!
The colours, the light, and the composition of most of this place are reflecting now that intelligent teamwork that has been done.
Tough not all of the pictures are in focus, I will call them wonderfull, because they bring things to life and the perspectives are creating interest.
Great.

I agree with Susan54...the whole house seems really dark, almost eery/creepy. This made it difficult to really see the home, although, maybe the photographer was a genius and wanted to convey the way the house felt.
The mosaic was gorgeous. I liked the disco ball affect above the dining room table...what an ingenious way to brighten the space and add some drama.

Yay!!! Evidence that houses don't collapse and their occupants turn to dust if every item isn't the sacred 'mid century modern' as you Americans seem so intent on calling it. I could spend all day here just loitering and looking at stuff. Houses like this make me so happy. Well done.

What is that tiling around the chandelier? It looks amazing!

very eclectic home with nice details. were the pics taken with an iPhone?

lol, kinda cool. all the green reminds me of the eerie 60's tv shows I watched as a kid. And the slightly out of focus & darkness adds to the effect. Several of the greens were so popular in the 30's & 40's. Interesting to see them again in such a setting...

I can corroborate two points: 1) The photos definitely don't do the house justice and 2) Jen and Mark are definitely fun neighbors to have :)

I was bummed there wasn't more photos of the kitchen, which is probably my favorite ever. Although I love the lime green, I couldn't bring myself to make that choice, which makes it the perfect hand-me-down from the previous owner.

@Mr. Herrera - Ha! Sadly, no... That's just my camera, (which apparently went on strike for most of the shoot.)

Jen and Mark's place is even more fabulous in person. Their bravery with details is inspiring, and not at all overwhelming. There's plenty of room to breathe and take it all in, and the warmth of their home makes you want to stay and do just that. :)

That wonderful dog! So perfectly designed for that space! Love the photo of him on the couch.

oh wow - what a great little sofa mascot that dog is.

a pretty amazing row home - it really conveys a whimsical sense of personality. so many fun, thoughtful elements.

nice job guys, love it. (and way to go philly!)

Love it! Row homes are so challenging to decorate to begin with. I live one block off Passyunk Square and this is definately a happening place to be (it has long surpassed the "up and coming" label). It's a funky, fun home in a funky, fun neighborhood!

I am hopelessly in love.

I want that mosaic backyard. Park Güell was my absolute favorite part of a past trip to France and Spain.

I love the Elvis and bulldog picture and the "bonjour" picture - fantastic! Also love first media-art picture of this lovely couple. Love the architectural details and the stained glass, the dark, wood molding. I love the feeling and the coziness and antiquity embraces you. Thanks for sharing your beautiful home.:)

Love the mix of design periods, colors and textures. The patio is house tour eye-candy (-:

Wow. Hand-painted cheetah print bathroom? Three ovens and not a cook? Crazy dragon mosaic-covered patio? The previous owner was quite a character, wasn't he?! As much as I say "never" to cheetah print, I take it back just for this case. It's special.

That bathroom was an unexpected jolt! Haha! I love the mosaic backyard wall, but otherwise, even with the lights on, the place seems so dark. That would depress me, too many dark corners.

Thanks so much for the kind words!

The sea foam-y paint color is Benjamin Moore "Waterfall"

Hugo really is the perfect sofa mascot - he only leaves his post for treats and to greet guests.

For what it's worth, our home is significantly brighter in person. However, we'll gladly take any reference to David Lynch!

Thanks again - it's nice to be part of the AT community and chat with people who appreciate mixing styles and being "out there."

- Jen, Mark & Hugo

Rock on! Color, mix of periods, funkiness abounds! Thank you! The marble mantle
is sublime, yo!

This has to be one of the most unique homes I've ever seen anywhere and that includes in person, in books or magazines or online. It especially stands out among all the midcentury, Los Angeles/Silverlake, San Francisco, Austin homes that are shown so frequently on this site. Unforced and uncontrived individuality, humor and joie de vive are evidenced throughout this home. I admire and appreciate that you kept and embraced so many of the original Victorian elements both interior and exterior. Your bold and rich color choices certainly are in keeping with that periods esthetic while bridging to this centurys taste. AND that you kept and embraced so many of the eccentric installations of previous occupants. This allows for a truly "historic" home. I hope that the next occupants will do as you have and allow the house to proudly display its layers. Thanks for sharing your delightfully amusing, charming and inspiring home with all of us!