In this segment of NBC’s Open House, explore the lovely live-work home of interior designer Kristina Phillips. Located in Ridgewood, NJ and built in the early 1900s, this Craftsman Bungalow-style abode teems with saturated colors, striking patterns, and beloved family heirlooms — all while capturing Phillips’ design sensibilities and love of travel and collecting memorable pieces from around the world. From the swoon-worthy wraparound lemonade porch with a relaxed seating area perfect for enjoying warm evenings with company to the warm & inviting living room with its slightly shimmery Phillip Jeffries grass cloth wallpaper, floral drapery by Josef Frank, blue-and-white Buffalo check sofa (a classic Swedish motif), Saarinen table, custom rug from India, and antiques inherited from her Swedish grandparents (including a wooden console and elegant grandfather clock), this residence strikes a fine balance between preserving original details while incorporating touches of mid-century modernism.
Other moments of interests: a cubby storage area upon entering the home that’s adorned with an artichoke chandelier; a collection of traditional wooden horses from Sweden known as Dala Hess; a more formal area that features swivel chairs done in a fret pattern with an orange detail welt, a large sofa upholstered in a ecat fabric, and two hand-painted murals that she uncovered in the back of a dusty antique shop; a kitchen with a big, center island comprised of quartzite, quintessential white cabinetry, and stunning views of the garden right outside; and an office with a kitchenette that was a complete gut renovation and embraces natural light through deft use of skylights, French doors, and floor-to-ceiling windows.
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