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HOME & GARDEN
Recent empty nesters Don and Kim Riley were ready to begin the next chapter of their life together. Part of that transition was transforming their longtime home in West Chester into a relaxing retreat where they could entertain family and friends. Their renovation story starts with a blank page of sorts. They were intent on reimagining the entire first floor of the two-story house. “We wanted and needed an updated look,” says Don. “The last time
we made upgrades was before 2000. We felt it was about time
we modernized.”
The Rileys began by installing a coffered ceiling in a den adjoining
the large kitchen and dining area. Then they called Philadelphia-based interior designer Glenna Stone. She took the owners’ wish list and created a comprehensive plan befitting their airy, polished design sensibility.
Although they didn’t know it, the Rileys couldn’t have picked a more serendipitous time to renovate. Most of the project wrapped up just before COVID-19 stay-at-home mandates, meaning the Rileys got to cocoon in a cheerful, light-filled home. “Don was the envy of his friends with his new home office,” Stone says. “He has the best background for Zoom calls.”
ROOM TO GATHER
In the open-concept kitchen and breakfast area, the streamlined white cabinets go all the way to the ceiling, with a top tier of lighted, glass-fronted cupboards where decorative vases and bowls are displayed. The couple’s morning ritual is now elevated with a
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Don Riley's home office.
The kichen and breakfast area.
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