Riverhouse Revival
Tasked with updating and unifying the residence while emphasizing the home’s welcoming aesthetic, Sara Hillery Interior Design removed many of the walls on the first floor and raised the living room’s floor to all one level to create seamless transitions and airy spaces that are perfect for entertaining, an activity the couple indulges in frequently. In addition to attending to their sociable needs, the homeowners also looked for ways to simply and effectively appreciate the soothing and stimulating natural environs. Sara Hillery’s decision to use an open floor plan satisfied the couple’s craving to have the peacefulness of the river visible from almost every room. Views of the water are now on display from the moment they (or any of their visitors) enter the house. Sara added features that would further enhance the scenery’s benefits including painting the ceiling in the living room to look like glass and to reflect water as well as choosing mirror-topped side tables that attract the abundant natural light. Small details like decorative oyster shells and graceful sprigs of greenery also emphasize the couple’s love for ushering the outdoors in.