Sara Svehla Interior Design
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Sara Svehla Interior Design
Main Street Studio

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Historic home renovation featuring a sunroom with a cream colored sofa, hanging accent chair in one corner, and various indoor plants.

Restoring Charm and Reimagining Comfort

This historic home renovation in Kansas City, MO, transforms a classic Brookside residence into a warm, modern retreat rooted in character and style. As you step through the front door, the family room immediately welcomes you with understated elegance. Rich wood tones, high-end furnishings, and custom window treatments combine to create an inviting atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire home.

Off to the left of the entry, the sunroom feels bright and serene. Flooded with natural light through the custom rattan shades, it features a collection of shapes and patterns combining soft and rough textures. The brushed gold finish found throughout the home continues here on the dining table and rattan chairs. Altogether, this space provides a lived-in balance that encourages quiet, peaceful moments and meaningful connection.

Beyond the family room, the dining area offers a refined setting designed for both daily meals and special gatherings. A hand-cut wooden beaded chandelier echoes the shape of the round dining table and curved-back chairs, bringing cohesion and sculptural warmth. Additionally, built-in shelves frame the windows with clean lines, offering a subtle counterbalance to the room’s softer forms. This thoughtful tension between curves and structure gives the space depth and sophistication.

Upstairs, the primary bedroom serves as a calm, restorative retreat for the homeowners. Sculptural lighting casts soft shadows, while layered textiles and varied textures add warmth and depth. Paired with elegant finishes, like smooth wood and subtle metallics, the space feels both luxurious and deeply personal. Thoughtfully chosen elements, from plush bedding to curated accents, work together to create an environment that supports rest, and relaxation.

Ultimately, this historic home renovation proves that the past and present can exist in harmony. This home is a true reflection of timeless design shaped by comfort, quality, and craftsmanship.

historic home renovation showcasing a small seating area in the sunroom. The space has a small dining table and two accent chairs with custom rattan roller shades covering the windows.
historic home renovation family room with a cream sectional and a geometric area rug, in front of the stair to the second level.
family room with a stone fireplace and cream colored sectional in a historic home renovation
Wide angle shot of the dining room in this historic home renovation project by Sara Svehla Interior Design. Featuring custom drapery and built-in cabinets framing the front window of the dining room.
Primary bedroom with pastel color artwork in a gold frame, showing the bottom corner of the king bed with plush bedding and an accent chair in front of a window with custom drapery.
King bed framed by two custom floating shelves for nightstands with a fringe chandelier and a natural weave mirror hanging over the headboard.
Primary bedroom with pastel color artwork in a gold frame, showing the bottom corner of the king bed with plush bedding and an accent chair in front of a window with custom drapery.