A Philadelphia Home & Studio with Clean Lines and Detailed Vignettes
One thing I really love about writing for Design*Sponge is the storytelling we do through home tours. I love learning about what went into a room renovation, what sparked the idea behind the decor, the backstory on the hand-me-downs or thrifted goods, and finding out the history of the home. Today’s tour with Nicole and […]
One thing I really love about writing for Design*Sponge is the storytelling we do through home tours. I love learning about what went into a room renovation, what sparked the idea behind the decor, the backstory on the hand-me-downs or thrifted goods, and finding out the history of the home. Today’s tour with Nicole and Adam Cole, based in Philadelphia, PA, is rich with that sort of history, filled with stories of furniture pieces that have become family heirlooms, along with found collections and lots of handmade gems (such as the fireplace and headboard in the couple’s bedroom). These all make up a deeply personal story. Nicole grew up the daughter of a sailor, never staying in one place for long. She went on to join the military herself as a Surface Warfare Officer until her duty was up, then worked as a private contractor. Nicole met her husband, Adam, in college, while they were both attending The University of Kansas. He too joined the military before becoming an automation engineer. Both felt the need to put down roots and stop moving for awhile. The couple moved to Philadelphia, sight unseen, and haven’t looked back ...
One thing I really love about writing for Design*Sponge is the storytelling we do through home tours. I love learning about what went into a room renovation, what sparked the idea behind the decor, the backstory on the hand-me-downs or thrifted goods, and finding out the history of the home. Today’s tour with Nicole and Adam Cole, based in Philadelphia, PA, is rich with that sort of history, filled with stories of furniture pieces that have become family heirlooms, along with found collections and lots of handmade gems (such as the fireplace and headboard in the couple’s bedroom). These all make up a deeply personal story. Nicole grew up the daughter of a sailor, never staying in one place for long. She went on to join the military herself as a Surface Warfare Officer until her duty was up, then worked as a private contractor. Nicole met her husband, Adam, in college, while they were both attending The University of Kansas. He too joined the military before becoming an automation engineer. Both felt the need to put down roots and stop moving for awhile. The couple moved to Philadelphia, sight unseen, and haven’t looked back ...
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