A Declaration of Design—our running record of project reveals, inspiration, and monthly musings.

Once upon a time (okay, two years ago), we designed and renovated a beautiful family home in Bryn Mawr. You may remember Bryn Mawr in Full Bloom, a project filled with bold color, playful pattern, and plenty of personality. We greatly improved the flow, function, and overall look of the home, but one thing we didn't do was increase its footprint. As the project developed, our clients realized they could use a little more space. They are a social family who love to entertain,

Welcome back to the most fabulous home on the block. In our last blog post we shared the renovation and reimagining of the home’s hardworking spaces: the kitchen, breakfast room, mudroom, wet bar, and powder room. We focused on improving flow, functionality, and connection while preserving everything we love about old houses. This time, we’re talking about decoration. Besides completely renovating the first floor, we were tasked with furnishing and decorating the home’s most

A historic Chestnut Hill home receives a thoughtful first-floor transformation, balancing old-home charm with fresh color, layered textures, and a playful touch of irreverence.

We get a fair amount of repeat clients at Design Manifest. Many homeowners decide to ask us back to complete a 2nd or 3rd phase of their home after living in their refreshed spaces for a few years. We’re no stranger to returning to homes we’ve designed before! What was new with Malvern Soft Modern, however, was that the purpose of our return to this familiar home: to reimagine it for a new family. Having purchased the home featured in our Jefferson Drive Tailor Made post, ou

With our earlier Bryn Mawr posts* setting the stage for bold pattern and playful color, we’re continuing our tour to some of the more...

An entryway is a statement that sets the tone for the entire home. It's your chance to make a lasting first impression - to give your...

Our Bryn Mawr clients were bright and friendly, with sparkly personalities and outgoing demeanor. They wanted their home not only to...

Welcome back to Bryn Mawr in Full Bloom! In our last installment , we introduced you to this vibrant home by revealing our design brief,...

As designers, there are certain projects that we dream about. Homes with a large project scope, broad enough for us to make a big...

“ Jewelry is like the perfect spice – it always compliments what's already there ” – Diane Von Furstenberg Jewelry is one of the oldest...

A cluttered primary suite becomes a spa-like retreat, thanks to a neutral yet energetic design in harmony with the rest of the home

Welcome back to the Miracle on 13th Street! We chronicled our first visit to this beautiful East Passyunk brownstone back in 2022, when...

Our Queen Village Contemporary family was eager to get back to their pre-pandemic lifestyle of hosting gatherings and being social. They...

One of the most rewarding things about our work is getting to give our clients the lifestyle they've been dreaming of. In our Queen...

A historic warehouse-turned condo gets an organic modern kitchen facelift

Second floor landing with built in window bench We are firm believers that the best homes are designed from the inside out. Starting...

How would it feel if coming home was like stepping into the boutique hotel of your dreams? Our lucky clients at the Haverford Carriage...

From the first moment walking into the Haverford Carriage house, the warmth and the beauty of the century-old space was apparent, as was...

While some Design Manifest projects look like packing the most good times possible into compact spaces (check out #WondrousWharton if you...

Welcome back to Wondrous Wharton! Today, we are excited to share with you our tour of the upper floors. If you haven't already, be sure...