Your historical house with a modern feel and function

Baltimore is known for its rich history and culture. The Charm City’s historical pride is reflected in its old buildings and houses that are well taken care of by city officials and even by the residents. More Baltimoreans even wish to own an old house for its historic value.

In the south-eastern part of Baltimore lies Fells Point; a charming waterfront neighborhood which boasts of its diverse architecture. Because of this, Fells Point houses are some of the most sought-after by home hunters; Katy Greene Davis and her husband, Michael Davis, were lucky enough to be able to purchase an old house in the area:

While old on the outside (the house dates to the early 1800s), the interior design is anything but. The home is filled with eclectic furniture, artwork made by friends and family, and several movie props brought home by Davis, a 59-year old carpenter and construction coordinator currently working on “House of Cards,” which films in the Baltimore area.

Light streams through a new front window and a transom over the front door onto colorful pieces of pottery placed around the kitchen and living room. The yellow walls in the kitchen and gold walls in the living room are covered with still life paintings, prints, masks, bright textiles, sculptures made by the Davis daughters, and tin signs, such as the “Breakfast” and “Supper” ones over the kitchen cabinets. The cabinets themselves are filled with colorful ceramic dinnerware.

What the couple did to their house is interesting. While appreciating their home’s old exteriors, they added contemporary furnishings and decor in the interiors, hence adding fascinating details yet keeping a calming ambiance into their living space.

You can also add the same settings. Look for window treatments in Baltimore to enhance the mood of your house without sacrificing the vintage look. Window coverings such as blinds, shades, or shutters not only provide privacy; they also allow homeowners to easily control the amount of sunlight that fills a room.

For an array of window treatments Baltimore residents can choose from, Beltway Blinds has all the goods. We offer the largest collection of blinds, shades, and shutters and our experienced and well-trained technicians are experts in installation.

(Article Excerpt from Fells Point home has historic exterior, modern interior baltimoresun.com, May 9, 2014)