Pittsburgh’s architectural past is a source of pride, with historic homes representing every era of the city’s rich past. But preserving these beautiful, century-old (and older) homes while blending them with modern life is a delicate and complicated art. We’re taking you inside some of the most inspiring and successful historic home renovations across Pittsburgh. Get ready to discover how local homeowners and designers are masterfully restoring and updating venerable spaces for 21st-century living, all while celebrating the unique history woven into the Steel City.
Best Historic Home Renovations in Pittsburgh
Sewickley Designer Betsy Wentz Makes a Historic Home Family-Friendly
What happens when you own a historical home but you have a large family? You balance the two elements of modern and antique to create something entirely new. Designer Betsy Wentz helps two parents renovate their home to attend to their three children but still honor the past all the same.
Seashal Belldina Freshens a Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Home
This forty-year old contemporary home takes its inspiration from architect Frank Lloyd Wright. To keep the openness and flow of the space, Interior designer Seashal Belldina focuses on durable materials and lighter colors. It takes this high class home from stuffy and museum-like to welcoming and comforting.
Molly Watson Renovates a North Side Victorian Townhouse
From the 1890s, this North Side victorian townhouse was empty for 30 years before Molly Watson got her hands on it. Whenever she first took the project on, the house was nearly condemned and no where near livable. But, with some hard work she was able to bring her European vision to life while preserving the bones of this townhouse.
Cinque Cerra-Saunders Brings New Life to Old Spaces
Moving from New York City to Pittsburgh is a big feat. But, if you’re the creative director and current host of A&E’s Living Smaller then it makes things a bit easier. He finds way to bring modernism into this old home without overwhelming the space. It all makes the space feel timeless rather than from a time long forgotten.
Studio Lithe Remodels a Classic Pittsburgh Home
This project, led by Studio Lithe, blends the past and present. While the house needed modern structural interventions, the final design achieves a balance of styles. Part of the charm comes in pairing the owner’s father’s historically significant antique collection with contemporary furnishings and art.
Story by Kylie Thomas
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