This craftsman-style bungalow is located in a charming Moorestown, NJ, neighborhood on a mature, tree-lined street. “Prior to my clients’ purchasing the home, there was a renovation and addition that created a lot of square footage,” says interior designer Libby Rawes of Sharp and Grey Interiors. “We were thrilled that that renovation was consistent with the original character of the home and expanded on the original architectural details and millwork that make it so special.”
The clients are a young family with two little girls, a friendly black lab, and two energetic kittens. “They love music, travel, time outside, entertaining for the holidays, along with Friday night pizza nights or watching an Eagles game with friends,” Libby says. “Their top request for the home was to create a space that truly felt like them, and was tailored to their life, something that incorporated her affinity for more traditional English cottage style and her international upbringing, with his love of music and that little twist of cool that he really loves.”
Their main request, however, was to avoid stuffy rooms that nobody was allowed to enter. “They wanted spaces for the family to enjoy together, reading, playing music, and enjoying a puzzle,” the designer explains. “Something that felt grounded in tradition with deep color, rich textures, and eclectic and interesting elements that marry their styles and influences.”
Sharp and Grey’s scope of work included the family room, dining room, living room/parlor, entry, and a newly created “snug” constructed in a large empty hallway. “These designs included minor construction and the addition of custom cabinetry that elevated the spaces,” Libby explains.
The overarching aesthetic of this project was built on the juxtaposition of the homeowners’ differing tastes and the creation of harmony between them. “The final elements feel moody, eclectic, curated, and personal, and layered with tradition and a twist of the unexpected,” she tells us.
The project took a year from start to finish, including design and construction. “The clients loved the finished space–there were even some happy expletives,” she laughs. “They were so thrilled that, in fact, they promptly asked us to take on phase two, which we are working on now.”















