Classic Sophistication

Craig Thompson Photography This beautiful, 80-year-old home in the South Hills of Pittsburgh was updated with a classic elegance that echoes the home's timeless architecture. In the master sitting room, a variety of architectural features, such as an expanded ceiling and panel moldings, were added to create an elegant owners' retreat in a soft palette contrasted by dramatic accents of black. The subtle color scheme was continued with a shimmery effect in the soft, pearlized green glaze on the ceiling and custom designed silk draperies. In the guest bedroom, a Ralph Lauren-style retreat was created with careful planning and furniture arrangement, due to the area's tight space requirements. Fabric on the walls and custom-designed bedding add to the room's warm and comfortable atmosphere