Transforming Your Holiday Retreat with O'Hara Interior Designs
A Glistening Holiday Retreat: O'Hara Interiors' Renovated 100-Year-Old Home
This holiday season, a 100-year-old home in [location] has been transformed into a warm and inviting retreat, thanks to the collaborative efforts of O'Hara Interiors, Murphy & Co. Design, and John Kraemer & Sons. The home belongs to Martha O'Hara, the founder of O'Hara Interiors, who has filled it with lush holiday decorations that encourage gathering and making cherished memories.
The renovated home is a testament to impeccable craftsmanship, with details such as intricate millwork, ceiling details, and classic finish selections. The interior windows are adorned with wreaths, creating a beautiful atmosphere both inside and out.
O'Hara Interiors' approach to holiday decor is all about avoiding visual overload and making each added item stand out. Live greenery, brought in to bring the outdoors in as an elevated statement piece, is used throughout the home. In the primary bedroom, simple stockings adorn the mantle, while the living room features live garland and touches of tasteful citrus fruits.
In the living room, the mantle of the fireplace serves as a favourite for the O'Hara team, providing an opportunity to enhance the room's energy with the warm illumination of glistening lights and the shimmer of cherished ornaments.
For those with limited space or children who are too young or old to care about a visit to the Christmas tree farm, O'Hara Interiors suggests that it's okay to skip the tradition and opt for a creative alternative, such as using live greenery as a replacement for a traditional Christmas tree.
The O'Hara family gathers over light bites and libations during the holidays, creating a lively and festive atmosphere in the renovated home. The true meaning of the holidays is celebrated by O'Hara Interiors by focusing on the traditions that are most meaningful to them and creating space to make merry with the people they hold most dear.
John Kraemer & Sons, a company specializing in construction or restoration work related to historic homes, played a crucial role in the renovation of the 100-year-old home. The company's expertise ensured that the home's original charm was preserved while also modernizing it for contemporary living.
O'Hara Interiors' CEO and Creative Director, Kate O'Hara, oversees the design of the home, ensuring that each room is thoughtfully designed and decorated to create a welcoming and inviting atmosphere. The decor is designed to avoid visual overload and make each added item stand out, creating a cohesive and harmonious holiday retreat.
In keeping with the spirit of the holidays, the decor aims to create a lush, holiday environment that allows for gathering and moving around. Live greenery is used throughout the home, but it's important to keep it out of the way on the exteriors of windows to minimize shedding. With proper care, live greenery can also be used on high-traffic areas like staircases.
In summary, O'Hara Interiors' renovated 100-year-old home is a shining example of how to create a festive and welcoming holiday retreat. The home's warm illumination of glistening lights and the shimmer of cherished ornaments, combined with the lush holiday environment, encourage the gathering of loved ones and the making of core memories.
