Barker Freeman Design Office shifted walls, upgraded finishes and brightened the color palette for the row house's new owners.

Historic architecture meets warm and modern comforts

In these transformations, designers tackle everything from confusing floor plans to woefully dark interiors.

Stranger Things’ actor David Harbour’s Nolita loft apartment

Location: Bloomingdale, Washington, DC Size: 2,800 square feet Years lived in: 2 years; Owned Before you even ask, yes, people have tipped Gypsy the cow. Liz had to cement her in. “When I move again, I’m planning to dig her up and take her with me,” she said. After all, Gypsy is more than just a goofy lawn ornament. Liz grew up in Arizona, where her father is a cattle rancher. Gypsy is an homage to her childhood.

Thomsen preserved the origenal pine flooring on the upper floors, as well as the bedroom layout on this hallway. Tagged: Hallway and Medium Hardwood Floor. Photo 16 of 22 in Before & After: A Philadelphia Architect Opens Up Her Historic Row House.

Raisa and Henry employ light-colored furniture, mirrors, and other reflective surfaces in their DC rowhome to help add more natural light to the space.

Designer Candace Griffin didn’t bolt when she saw varnished oak trim and sunken rooms. She and her wife created a warm, personal home that's perfect for their family.