Designer Blair Moore transforms a Logan Circle rowhouse for a young family during the renovation of their primary residence.
VV Cinquanta suspension lighting by Astep, a French 18th-century mirror, a Roweam peg table and West Elm chairs create a mix of vintage and modern style in the Logan Circle rowhouse.
THE PROJECT
Here’s what usually happens when a family leaves their primary residence during a major renovation: an unsettled feeling for everyone, somewhere between chaos and uprootedness. A couple with two preteen children wanted to flip the script while their Cleveland Park home transformed. They had previously rented out their Logan Circle rowhouse—a 2,300-square apartment on the top floor and a 1,000-square-foot first-floor apartment—but needed a place to call home.
The home’s lovely Logan Circle exterior
THE TEAM
The couple selected Blair Moore, creative director and principal at Moore House Design (moorehousedesign.com@moorehousedesign) for the project. “Informed by our reverence for historic architecture, our approach blends creativity with respect for a structure’s original character,” says Moore. “Our designs prioritize functionality while incorporating organic and sustainable elements to add depth and sculptural appeal to a space.”
Designer Blair Moore.
THE GOALS
Moore’s team tackled the interior design across four floors. Despite a seven-month timeline for the design, execution and installation of every element in the home, Moore says project management and production were paramount to ensure a seamless transformation.
“Our objective was to provide a tranquil sanctuary during their primary home renovation, offering a serene environment for the family to reside during this transitional period,” Moores says. “To achieve this, we implemented a quick paint refresh, introduced warm tones and decluttered the space, aiming to promote a sense of calm and comfort, ensuring a smooth adjustment for the family during a hectic time.”
The design team showcasaes eclectic ambiance in the living room with Bromley sofas by Roweam, a jute rug, custom drapery and a Stone game table by Oda & King.
LIVING ROOM
“Our approach to designing this space centered on blending high and low elements to create a harmonious yet eclectic ambiance,” says Moore. “The focal point was our Bromley sofas from Roweam (roweam.com), chosen for their comfort and style,” says Moore. A Jute rug added texture, while a Bone-inlay checkered lamp provided a touch of luxury. Family heirlooms, like the campaign and grandmother’s chairs, found new life alongside a custom-sized Stone game table by Oda & King (odaandking.com) and Rose Tarlow (rosetarlow.com) custom drapery. “We incorporated an edged glass coffee table and 18th-century French mirrors collected during our travels to infuse a touch of DC glam.”
Diffused natural light streams into a seating area and creates a romantic tableau.
DINING ROOM
The design team created a stylish moment beside the fireplace by repurposing a past cabinet and incorporating cherished travel mementos. “VV Cinquanta suspension lighting by Astep (astep.design) and a French late 18th-century mirror added fl air, while a custom Roweam peg table and reupholstered West Elm (westelm.com) chairs injected modernity,” says Moore, who added a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired chair dubbed the Tallisen Chair upholstered in wool British houndstooth fabric.
The daughter’s bedroom features a canopy bed with hand-stamped drapes, a midcentury daybed with Zack Fox fabric and Englsh pine side tables.
BEDROOMS
The team opted for aesthetics over practicality. Moore created an elegant and serene retreat in the owner’s suite with a custom Roweam bed, collected vases and vessels, soft bedding and neutral tones with a pop of mauve to reflect the clients’ tastes.
“We aimed to create a cozy retreat for the daughter’s room with a canopy surrounding her bed, customized with hand-stamped drapes and a Victorian-influenced headboard,” says Moore. A midcentury customized daybed with Zack+Fox (zackandfox.com) fabric and a 1950 Erik Warna Gk14 lamp (1stdibs.com) add vintage charm, while English pine side tables complete the look.
“Inspired by the son’s favorite colors of yellow and blue, we curated a playful yet sophisticated space with checkered patterns, stripes and fl orals,” says Moore. “Family heirloom pieces, including an 18th-century pier mirror and English writing desk, add character. Rugs from Nordic Knots (nordicknots.com) and Parachute (parachutehome.com) bedding were layered with a customized Roweam headboard and drapery.”
HOW THE HOME IS LIVING
“The clients were delighted with the design, and their children enthusiastically embraced their newly designed bedrooms,” says Moore, proving that great design overshadows the uncertainty of a big move every time.
HOME DETAILS
LOCATION
Logan Circle
HOME TYPE
Rowhouse
INTERIOR DESIGN
Moore House Design
moorehousedesign.com
RESOURCES
ROWEAM
Sofas, living room; table, dining room; bed, primary suite
roweam.com
ODA & KING
Game table, living room
odaandking.com
ROSE TARLOW
Drapery, living room
rosetarlow.com
ASTEP
Lighting, dining room
astep.design
WEST ELM
Chairs, dining room
westelm.com
ZACK+FOX
Daybed fabric, daughter’s bedroom
zackandfox.com
1ST DIBS
Lighting, daughter’s bedroom
1stdibs.com
Photography by: Zack Dezon
