Sentimental and Patriotic Home in Stafford, Virginia

November 29, 2020 Muller Design

By Muller Design Co in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Assignment:

A 70+ year old home is acquired by a special grandson. His goal is to make the re-built structure as close to the home he remembers, with some adjustments for current day living. This is his family’s home away from home and the collected memories here are the most important elements that drive the design. Also, the home is quite tiny, and requires a sensitive eye for design and what fits.

Style:

The new homeowner is certain of the ideas and pieces that must go inside. He curates lists and photos to show the team what made this home special and memorable. It needs to nod to the past, but be comfortable and welcoming to his extended family today.

Wishlist:

Memories everywhere. Handmade signs, antiques, and slipcovered and hand-built items preferred. Photos everywhere.

Scope:

The design team tackles the project as soon as the homeowner finishes major re-construction. The swoop in to re-paint, put in bath fixtures, hardware, and plan all of the furnishings and accessories.

Timeframe:

2-3 months, just in time for a long-overdue family reunion.

Cost:

$30,000 budget plus design and project management fees.

Before and After

The Details

There are too many meaningful details to mention! Muller Design ordered hand lettered signs, sourced meaningful furniture, accessories and antiques, created a gallery wall, and added more photos throughout the cottage. Even the namesake sign in the mudroom with created to really mark the celebration of the revived property.

Personal touches

Hand lettered signs made by our friend Sarah Thomas. Everything is so special! Favorite sayings by family members celebrated on signs, and even a hand-painted ore with the family 360 motto!

Behind the scenes…

We even changed and synced all of the light bulbs in the house so it has a warm, soft, comfortable feel.

Before - Cool Lighting

After - Inviting Warm Lighting

The gorgeous custom reclaimed oak table by Fraser Wood in Fredericksburg, Va.

Our new friend Evan at the custom oak table

Property sign created by the design team

Banquette planned with blue tape to check scale.

Rendering by Muller Design Co to help the client visualize and work with the carpenter.

“Listening is one of Kerrin’s greatest attributes as she took the time to ensure she had a clear and complete understanding of my vision. Kerrin Muller is the consummate professional that lives her passion. What her and her design team were able to create can best be described as a movie set and they were sure to make my family the star! The impact Kerrin and her team at Muller Design Co has had on my family is immeasurable.”

B. Wiseman, Stafford, Whole House Interior Design and Staging

About the author

Kerrin Muller is an interior designer in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Kerrin is a business owner, a nature lover, and a Rottweiler mom. She lives with her husband and her many petting zoo friends. Kerrin Muller, lead designer of Muller Design Co, has been designing interiors and exteriors for over 20 years. She has designed and project managed hundreds of projects in her career, including cafes, restaurants, bars, commercial build outs, custom built homes, refurbished and remodeled residences, kitchens, baths, landscapes, exteriors, outbuildings and high end custom barns.

You can see her work, her team and case studies of their designs at mullerdesignco.com or connect with her on instagram @mullerdesignco and @kerrin.muller