Bucks County is located right outside of Philadelphia &mdash it's rich in history, amazing architecture and vibrant vintage homes. Meg Newell's Bucks County home is just an example of the many reasons we love Philadelphia area homes and enjoy sharing them so much.
Philadelphia Magazine paid a visit to part owner of Trove, a boutique firm that restores, repurposes and generally revives marvelous old furnishings and accessories, Meg Newell's home. She took a different route when decorating her center-hall Georgian. Everything shows its age in her home, and that's exactly what she loves about it. That, and the mix of vintage, antique and modern design.
The foyer dates back to 1836 and white certainly isn't a traditional choice by any means &mdash but it seems to work so well. There's even a two-tone diamond pattern painted on the pine plank floors. It's a subtle effect, but once you notice it's there it makes quite an impact. The white settee was actually reupholstered in white IKEA fabric and then painted white!
The dining room used to be called the "keeping room" and dates back to 1796. In the background, you can see that antique shutters were used as pantry doors in the kitchen. The countertops are marble and granite, with the island topped in stainless steel.
We really love the mix of bright white with dark, rich woods &mdash it's super rich and immediately attracts the eye. It's a successful combination of modern meets traditional. Especially successful when you can combine exaggerated drapes, a velvet seat and a modern CB2 coffee table.
Check out the article and full slideshow at: Philadelphia Magazine
(Images: Steve Giralt/Phildadelphia Magazine)
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Comments (10)
I like the pendant in the first pic and the curtains in the last one. I wonder what kind of fabric that is?
This house is beautiful, but the pictures make it look like you'd need sunglasses to enter. Sometimes houses are light and bright enough that blowing out the exposures on the photos isn't necessary. You can't even see the outline of the walls in some of these.
"I wonder what kind of fabric that is?"
Looks like grey Silk Taffeta to me...
lovely lovely lovely ... i especially like the mix of old & new. it works surprisingly well together and keeps it all looking fresh.
Where is the bedding from? Love it!
I'm a sucker for all white but this just seems wrong. So many gorgeous historic details seem erased, especially in the foyer.
bedding is les indiennes.
I'll ask meg about the curtain fabric- it is silk, but not sure what kind.
thank you kristen for the post!
christine of trove
This home is beyond gorgeous. I disagree with the post suggesting you miss the architectural elements with white. I think it makes them more apparent, plank wood floors, beautiful wainscoting, original gold sconces pop. Also, it looks like the top 1/2 of the wall is painted a pale gray - not white. So pretty!
I've would recommend to anyone to check out their barn sales if you live in driving distance. One coming up in April (14-16) and another in May. I've found out about these a few years ago and have gotten a few things there - furniture, art, accessories, cool things. These women have great taste (or at least my taste!). Also love the green element of recycling to make "new" again.
As someone who has seen Meg Newell's house in person, I can assure you that the architectural elements are not whitewashed away. Because the eye is not distracted with color and clutter, it seems to me that the moldings, fireplace surrounds, etc stand out more than they would otherwise. In any case, great house and great photos!
Stunning! I love it. Love love the dining room, especially. Is the bedding Robeshaw? Love love everything.