We’re back with another house crash, this time visiting the home of a well-known local creative. Lesley owns Clementine, a popular consignment shop in Carytown, and she and her husband Jeff welcomed us into their beautifully layered 1940s house. They generously let us wander through with a camera, so here’s a clear, curated look at their home and the design choices that make it uniquely theirs.
From the moment you arrive, the cheerful yellow front door demands attention. The hand-painted house numbers are a simple, clever DIY: Lesley printed the numbers, transferred them onto the door with pencil rubbing and tracing, then painted them in with a fine brush. It’s a small detail that adds instant personality and sets the tone for the rest of the house.
Step inside the main living room and the house’s original architecture meets Lesley and Jeff’s eclectic, collected style. The living space has a calm blue palette punctuated by lively accent colors. A French door off the living room opens onto a cozy screened-in sun porch, providing visual depth and a casual indoor-outdoor connection that feels both welcoming and functional.
Off the living room, a staircase leads to a converted attic that the couple finished themselves, transforming potential storage into a smart, multi-use office. The exposed dark beams provide architectural contrast and character, while the lounge area and full bathroom add comfort and convenience. Their knack for displaying vintage art—sourced from thrift stores and estate sales—turns small corners into charming vignettes without overcrowding the space.
The kitchen continues the vintage thread with original tile countertops in excellent condition. Small touches—like a wall-mounted faucet and a serene Buddha head perched nearby—add both charm and personality. These elements show how thoughtful accessories can elevate everyday spaces.
Both bathrooms in the house offer lessons in how modest spaces can feel bright and open. The first-floor bathroom preserves original tile on floors and walls, including classic subway tile, resulting in a vintage look that still feels fresh. The attic bathroom blends white wainscoting and warm wood flooring that extends into the office, creating a cohesive flow between rooms. They are still completing the upstairs shower, which promises to be generous in size, but the open linen shelving already provides practical inspiration for simple, transformative projects.
The master bedroom showcases Lesley and Jeff’s confident use of color and original art. Their layered color combinations feel deliberate and sophisticated, proving that bolder palettes can be both restful and stylish when executed with restraint. Monogrammed pillows and streamlined wall-mounted lamps add polish and keep the room feeling curated rather than cluttered.
Throughout the house, playful accessories and inventive displays lend a collected, lived-in quality. In a guest room, a cluster of vintage serving trays hung as wall art sits above an estate-sale chair, creating an unexpected focal point. A dining room bookcase combines practical storage with unusual finds, ranging from servingware and books to eclectic curiosities that reflect the homeowners’ adventures and tastes.
Finally, the screened-in sun porch is a standout. We came primarily to see Lesley’s stenciled concrete floor, and it did not disappoint. Using a repeating medallion stencil and spacing it by eye, she introduced bold pattern and visual interest to a simple room. The stencil she used came from a local paint shop gaining attention for similar projects; the result here is playful, durable, and perfectly suited to a porch that receives regular use.
Thanks again to Lesley and Jeff for opening their home to us. We left with plenty of inspiration—an open linen closet, a stenciled floor, and fresh ways to mix vintage finds with modern touches. What details caught your eye? Share which elements you’d consider incorporating into your own space.