Federal Townhouse

The owners of this spacious historic Philadelphia townhouse came to Marguerite Rodgers for an interior design reflective of their early American and Pennsylvania German roots. They also wanted the rooms to be welcoming, inherently comfortable, and ideal for entertaining. The designers looked to Colonial, Dutch, and Shaker aesthetics and sourced or commissioned a relevant mix of old and new furniture and artwork. Focus on craftsmanship, a calm palette, paneled rooms, and ingenious cabinetry provide a timeless, enticing environment. Quilts, hand-hooked rugs, painted furniture, and antiques reinforce the patina and period that the client loves. 

  • Lighting Design: Sean O'Connor Lighting
  • Construction: Phillip Johnson Construction
  • Photography: Halkin | Mason Photography LLC
Historic entryway with arched doorway, polished wood stairs, brass light fixtures, a red patterned rug, a bench with a painting above, paneled walls, and a red door letting in daylight. The space has classic, vintage decor.
Spacious living room with geometric ceiling, two chandeliers, round wooden table, four wicker chairs, sofa, armchairs, lamps, decor plates on walls, large windows with curtains, and greenery visible outside. Warm, inviting, elegant interior with vintage touches.
Elegant living room with ornate ceiling, two gold chandeliers, vintage furniture, a fireplace, framed art, arched mirrors, and floral decor. Wooden floors, beige patterned walls, and decorative sideboards create a warm, sophisticated atmosphere.
Elegant living room with a bar alcove stocked with bottles, patterned sofa, yellow armchair, floor lamp, fireplace with mirror and candles, large chandelier, artwork, and classic detailed wall moldings. Warm, cozy ambiance with traditional decor.
A cozy room corner with a small wooden desk, two chairs, a green lamp, books, and potted plants. Above the desk are 12 framed botanical prints in a grid, flanked by six decorative plates, all on patterned wallpaper and wainscoting.
Sunny kitchen with gray cabinets, white countertops, wood floors, and a brick fireplace. A wooden table with sunflowers is centered, two chairs beside it. Windows, vintage kitchenware, and a chandelier complete the cozy, rustic look. Total: 265 characters.
A cozy living room with a brown sofa, wooden coffee table on a cowhide rug, built-in shelves with books and decor, a checkered tile floor, desk area, and a large window in the back, all under warm lighting.
Elegant living room with dark built-in bookshelves, chandelier, and window. Features gray sofa, two armchairs, patterned rug, wooden coffee table with flowers, floor lamps, and decorative pillows. Art, books, and baskets add warmth. Cozy, classic atmosphere.
Elegant bedroom with a four-poster bed, two windows, and a chandelier. The bed has neutral bedding and patterned pillows. A quilted trunk sits at the foot, with a settee, side tables, lamps, framed art, and a patterned rug completing the decor.
A cozy bathroom with a freestanding white bathtub under a window with sheer curtains, wood double vanity with sinks and mirrors, two wall lamps, pink flowers, framed art on the walls, and a glass shower on the right. Natural light fills the room.
Modern bathroom with glass-enclosed shower, double sinks set in a wooden vanity, wall-mounted lamps, rectangular mirrors, and a tissue box. White paneled walls and a doorway reveal a closet with drawers and framed art.
A small bathroom features a hand-painted wall mural of trees, a house, and soft mountains. A white vanity with a sink and silver faucet sits under a wooden-framed mirror. A hanging glass light fixture and wall sconces provide light.
Cozy living room with a rug, red sofa, patterned armchair, and wooden chest table. Fireplace is on a cork wall decorated with colorful childrens art. Shelves with books and sunflowers by a window; playful modern red chair on the floor.
A cozy bedroom with two dark wood four-poster beds, white bedding, and blue accents. The room has wood floors, a braided rug, a wooden desk with a chair, a fireplace, wall sconces, framed art, and windows letting in natural light.
Cozy bedroom with two wooden beds with pink quilts, white walls, windows on each side, a chandelier, small shelves with figurines, a round braided rug, a white desk with a chair, a table with flowers, and framed pictures above the beds.