Before
The original dining room of the 2015 Baltimore Symphony Decorator Show House was somber and dark. When she signed on to redesign it, Paula Henry envisioned the opposite: a bright, colorful space that, she says, “would honor the older home but feel contemporary.”
| Then | Now |
| The walls and wainscoting were painted dingy green, with lots of ornate decorative moldings. | White millwork contrasts with abstract watercolor art that has been digitally printed on wallpaper. The original moldings on the walls frame each section. |
| Dark-stained, traditional furniture looked dated and boring. | A lacquered sideboard from Century complements the colors while white Bernhardt furniture “lets the walls be the star.” |
| A built-in china cabinet added nothing to the space. | A wine rack, installed by Summerhill Cabinets, holds bottles and glasses. |
| Sconces were the only source of light. | A chandelier by Visual Comfort and lamps from Arteriors illuminate the space. |
Interior Design: Paula A. Henry, Simply Put Interiors, Inc., Reisterstown, Maryland. Decorative Art: Dee Cunningham, Cunningham Studios, Ellicott City, Maryland. Photography: Alain Jaramillo.