1837 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

1837 S 16th represents all that is exciting about Newbold. Owned by an architect and an artist, it captures an understated soulfulness in an age of bland renovations and gray on gray new construction. Entirely renovated shortly after purchase in 2016, this home was revived rather than rehabbed. Wanting to bring the property in closer touch with it's original character, charming details like the fireplace, mantelpiece, wooden banisters, original trim, and french doors were kept and are now highlights of the aesthetic. Every inch of the home has been touched by renovation. Extensive alterations to the original kitchen expanded it's foot print and added windows and natural light. Dark blue custom painted cabinets with brass hardware are set off by clean white tile back splashes and warm butcher block counters. The custom porcelain tile mosaic floor nods to tradition with it's classic yet re-imagined checkerboard pattern. Bias laid white oak floors run throughout the first and second … read more …