Salem

salem, massachusetts

PROJECT TYPE: Large Scale Renovation

ARCHITECT: Helen F. Sides Architect

Builder: Covenant LLC

PHOTOGRAPHER: Greg Premru

Built in 1871 and situated in a quiet Salem, Massachusetts, neighborhood, this French Mansard Victorian home is a true historic gem. After years of living in the residence, a young professional couple with a growing family sought to improve its functionality while preserving the architectural details and character they loved.

An extensive, large-scale renovation transformed nearly every room of the three-story home, from the kitchen and main living spaces to the primary suite. Modern amenities and improved functionality were introduced with careful consideration for the home's nineteenth-century architecture.

One-of-a-kind furnishings, curated vintage finds, and a rich color palette bring a layered, personal quality to the interiors. The resulting design feels eclectic and moody, balancing historic charm with contemporary comfort and the needs of a growing family.

Moody formal sitting room in a renovated 1871 Salem, Massachusetts, Victorian home featuring charcoal walls, cobalt blue velvet chairs, an ornate fireplace, hammered gold coffee table, and cascading crystal chandelier.
Historic Salem home sitting room featuring four curved blue velvet armchairs, a gray painted fireplace mantel, patterned blue rug, gold coffee table, and full-length drapery with yellow trim.
Formal dining room in a historic Salem, Massachusetts, residence featuring deep blue paneled walls, a crystal chandelier, yellow floral curtains, dark wood dining table, and blue velvet upholstered chairs.
Richly detailed Victorian dining room featuring blue paneled walls, a decorative tiled fireplace, gold-framed arched mirror, crystal chandelier, and an elegantly set dark wood dining table.
Moody sitting room detail featuring a black lattice étagère displaying vintage books, framed artwork, decorative vessels, and greenery beside a curved blue velvet chair.
Eclectic Salem dining room featuring deep blue architectural paneling, framed red fish artwork, blue velvet seating, ornate crystal chandelier, and a formal dining table set with blue-and-white china.
Historic Victorian dining room featuring a dark wood sideboard with brass hardware, red ceramic table lamps, gold-framed artwork, yellow floral curtains, and richly detailed blue wall paneling.
Luxury kitchen renovation in Salem, Massachusetts, featuring white traditional cabinetry, a natural wood island, sculptural wood range hood with brass detailing, oversized gold pendant lights, and black-and-white checkerboard flooring.
Custom white kitchen cabinetry featuring a built-in wine refrigerator, gray stone countertops, herringbone backsplash, brass hardware, and a gold pendant above the natural wood island.
Victorian home kitchen featuring a dramatic natural wood range hood with brass bands, white herringbone tile backsplash, black-and-white checkerboard flooring, and yellow botanical Roman shades.
Renovated Salem kitchen featuring a natural wood island with gray stone countertop, brass faucet, woven-back counter chairs, oversized gold pendant lights, and white cabinetry.
Custom mustard yellow home bar in a historic Salem Victorian residence featuring glass-front cabinetry, dark wood countertop, navy patterned backsplash, crystal cabinet knobs, and decorative glassware.
Entryway in a renovated 1871 Salem, Massachusetts, Victorian home featuring a black-and-white floral patterned console table, ornate round gold mirror, hardwood floors, and a view into the blue sitting room.
Dramatic powder room featuring dark charcoal paneled wainscoting, black-and-white scenic toile wallpaper, an elongated gold-framed mirror, compact wall-mounted sink, and patterned floor tile.
Primary bedroom detail featuring a dark carved wood four-poster bed, green patterned pillows, natural wood bedside table, brass wall-mounted reading light, and framed landscape artwork.
Traditional staircase in a historic Salem, Massachusetts, home featuring dark turned wood balusters, a gray plaid stair runner, original-style architectural detailing, and a gallery wall of framed artwork.
Renovated primary bathroom featuring custom green double vanity cabinetry, white stone countertop with dark veining, tall arched gold-framed mirrors, brass wall sconces, and black-and-white patterned floor tile.
Eclectic primary bedroom featuring a dark carved wood four-poster bed, white bedding with green botanical pillows, a curved green upholstered bench, pale blue walls, and an adjoining home office.
Close-up of a custom green bathroom vanity with a white veined stone countertop, brass fixtures, arched gold-framed mirrors, framed landscape artwork, and white cylindrical wall sconces.
Bright home office in a renovated Salem Victorian residence featuring green botanical wallpaper, pale blue trim, a natural wood writing desk, woven cane chair, and Roman shades with green edging.
Custom mudroom featuring white built-in cabinetry, open cubbies with dark storage baskets, brass coat hooks, a peach upholstered window bench, patterned Roman shade, and dark herringbone floor tile.
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