ABOUT LISA THARP DESIGN

Known for timeless interiors with a collector perspective, Lisa Tharp Design inspires “The Art of Living Well.” While every project is unique, each embodies the principles of streamlined sophistication, a deep respect for architecture and art, and support for the well-being of people and the planet.

Fulfilling a lifelong passion, Tharp founded Lisa Tharp Design after prior careers in other visual arts forms (HBO, Time Life Video & Television). She was recently inducted into the New England Design Hall of Fame, is an AD Pro Featured Designer, one of Traditional Building magazine’s Who’s Who “The 25,” and an active member of Boston’s historic-preservation-focused Back Bay Architectural Committee. 

The firm’s work has been featured by leading national and international publications, television, books, and honored with successive Institute of Classical Architecture & Art Bulfinch Awards for Interior Design, EcoHome Award for The Concord Green Healthy Home, Luxe Gold, Best of Boston Home, and Metropolis magazine's Planet Positive Award for Lisa Tharp Colors, an organic designer paint collection with ECOS Paints. Headquartered on Newbury Street in Boston, the firm is available for projects globally.

BOSTON TOWNHOUSE - Beacon Hill, Boston, Massachusetts

Classic detailing, luxe surfaces and finishes, and color transform this 1899 Boston townhouse into a hip family home. The design team renovated what was a developer’s all-white modernization into a rich mix of smart space planning, new millwork, custom and vintage furnishings, and European lighting. A new collection of contemporary art was curated specifically for the residence.

The living room is elevated with new paneling and an Art Deco-inspired mantel in Violetta marble.

Artwork above the banquette is Amsterdam Ave by Sean Flood. Artwork above the fireplace is Lead Painting with Numbers by Maggi Brown. Artwork above the slipper chair is Job in Despair by Marc Chagall. The sculpture on the game table is My Own Journey by Gustavo Torres.

The nursery was created by adding a new wall with pocket doors, and is wrapped in a striking and classical mural.

Artwork above the chair outside the nursery is Neverland by Hunt Slonem.

The family room features a restored circular sectional in deep purple.

Artwork above the sofa is Midnight Blue by Elizabeth Dacosta Ahern.

Cross-hatched caramel walls provide a warm backdrop for a striking salon-style gallery installation around the television.

Artwork at right side of the wall is Finkl Forge II by Richard Serra. Artwork at the center of the wall (bottom), is Black Fields VI, 1980 by Ruth Eckstein. Artwork at the center of the wall (top), is Recalling a Memory by Lisa Tharp. Artwork at the left side of the wall is Meldedruthvariouslyabout by Stanley Boxer. The sculpture on the cabinets is Geometriker by Thomas Junghans.

Mica-infused walls cocoon the new arched dining alcove, which now seats up to 20 guests as it preserves traffic flow in the home’s central core. It features a custom vegan leather banquette and 11’ glossy table.

Artwork above the banquette is Memories of a Voyage by Enrico Pinardi.

The main bedroom is a study in quiet repose, with silky refinement dressing the walls, ceiling, windows and half-tester bed.

Artwork above the nightstand is Nature Song by Henry Botkin. Artwork near the built-ins is Sketch of a Woman I by Fia Tharp.

The breakfast area is clad in an ivory parchment finish.

Artwork on the wall is Golden Rule by Hunt Slonem. A bronze sculpture, Prima Luce, by Thomas Junghans tops a skyscraper-style pedestal in dark walnut.

Artwork on the kitchen tile backsplash is ‘Scarf coat handbag long hair two shopping bags blonde bob puffer jacket hooded coat leather bag.’ by Julian Opie.

DESIGN ELEMENTS

SOURCES AND CREDITS

Living Room

  • BANQUETTE: Custom Design, Fabric is Mokum South Beach in Pearl, Cord is Flander Cord in Silver by Samuel & Sons (Source: Boston Furniture Design, Holly Hunt, The Martin Group)

  • GAME TABLE: Art Deco Centre Table by Epstein Brothers (Source: Jeroen Art Deco via 1st Dibs)

  • CHAIRS AT GAME TABLE: Antony Todd Custom Chairs, Fabric is Laser Metallic II in Lithium (Source: Antony Todd, Romo)

  • WOOD SIDE TABLE: Herman Miller Gilbert Rohde Paldao One Drawer Mahogany End Table (Source: Refined Furnishings via 1st Dibs)

  • TABLE LAMP: 1970s Polished Travertine Phillipe Barbier Table Lamp (Source: Blithewold Home via 1st Dibs)

  • NESTING TABLES AT BANQUETTE: Mid-Century Modern Gold Plated Nesting Tables (Source: House of Soraya via 1st Dibs)

  • BOLSTER PILLOW: Fabric is Cosimo in Color 44 by Sahco (Source: Kvdrat)

  • RECTANGULAR LUMBAR PILLOW: Fabric is Fret Maze in Platinum by Jim Thompson (Source: Holly Hunt)

  • SQUARE PILLOW: Fabric is Tiera in Hazel by Jim Thompson (Source: Holly Hunt)

  • LOUNGE CHAIRS BY WINDOW: 1930’s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs, Fabric is Glant Lattice in Water (Source: 1st Dibs, Studio 534)

  • SIDE TABLE BY WINDOW: 1970s Maitland-Smith Style Sculptural Tessellated Marble and Glass Round Side Table (Source: Chairish)

  • FLOOR LAMP: Brass Arc Floor Lamp attributed to J.T. Kalmar for Kalmar circa 1950s (Source: Pamono)

  • VITRINES: Pair of Vitrines by Henderon, Scene Three Collection (Source: Pegaso Gallery Design via 1st Dibs)

  • SOFA: Mid-Century Modern Walnut Case Sofa Attributed to Milo Baughman, Fabric is Levity in Scotch (Source: 1st Dibs, Maharam)

  • SOFA ROLL PILLOWS: Alpomb in Tobacco by Dedar (Source: Holly Hunt)

  • TRAVERTINE NESTING TABLES: Set of 3 Italian Travertine Nesting Tables, 1980s (Source: The Dutch Villa via 1st Dibs)

  • SLIPPER CHAIR: Arlo Lounge Chair, Fabric is Valor in Simplicity (Source: Baker Furniture, Maharam)

  • DRAPERY: Fabric is Celino in Gull Grey (Source: Romo)

  • RUG: Carrus in Slate (Source: Steven King)

  • SCULPTURE ON GAME TABLE: My Own Journey by Gustavo Torres (Source: Galerie d’Orsay)

  • ART ABOVE BANQUETTE: Amsterdam Ave by Sean Flood (Source: Copley Society of Art)

  • ART ABOVE FIREPLACE: Lead Painting with Numbers by Maggi Brown (Source: Krakow Witkin Gallery)

  • ART ABOVE SLIPPER CHAIR: Job in Despair by Marc Chagall (Source: DTR Modern Galleries)

Nursery

  • ROCKING CHAIR + OTTOMAN: Joya Moss Velvet Nursery Rocker Chair and Ottoman with Maple Base (Source: Crate & Barrel)

  • CRIB: Sleepi Bed V3 (Source: Stokke)

  • FLOOR LAMP: Orsay Medium Floor Lamp by Paloma Contreras (Source: Visual Comfort)

  • WALLCOVERING: Italian Panoramic in Multicolor (Source: Schumacher)

  • DRAPERY: Napoli in Tabularasa by Dedar (Source: Holly Hunt, Willow Design)

  • RUG: Sizzell in 101by Lee Jofa (Source: Kravet)

  • ART ABOVE CHAIR: Neverland by Hunt Slonem (Source: DTR Modern Galleries)

Family Room

  • SOFA: John Stuart for Erwin Lambeth Circular Sectional Sofa, Fabric is Atlantis in Morello (Source: Ellen Ward Scarborough Antiques via 1st Dibs, Romo)

  • OTTOMAN: Aero Ottoman in Cyrus Putty (Source: Room and Board)

  • LOUNGE CHAIR: Alky Chair by Giancarlo Piretti, Fabric is Prism in Sun by Harwood House (Source: The Somerset House via 1st Dibs, Holland + Sherry)

  • CABINETS: Customized Keaton Media Cabinet (Source: Room and Board, Art Applications)

  • LANTERN LIGHT: Washi Paper E Pendant Swag Light (Source: Vakker Lighting)

  • FLOOR LAMP: Pendulum Floor Lamps by Maison Lunel circa 1950 (Source: Casablanca via 1st Dibs)

  • WALLCOVERING: Custom Specialty Paint (Source: Arteriors Architectural Finishes)

  • CEILING: Nyiri in Wild Rose (Source: Romo)

  • RUG: Custom Cut to Fit Rug in Lilac + Wheat (Source: Edward Fields)

  • ART AT RIGHT SIDE OF WALL: Finkl Forge II by Richard Serra (Source: Krakow Witkin Gallery)

  • ART AT CENTER OF WALL, BOTTOM: Black Fields VI, 1980 by Ruth Eckstein (Source: Childs Gallery)

  • ART AT CENTER OF WALL, TOP: Recalling a Memory by Lisa Tharp 

  • ART AT LEFT SIDE OF WALL: Meldedruthvariouslyabout by Stanley Boxer (Source: Galerie d’Orsay)

  • ART ABOVE SOFA: Midnight Blue by Elizabeth Dacosta Ahern (Source: Galerie d’Orsay)

  • SCULPTURE ON CABINETS: Geometriker by Thomas Junghans (Source: M Fine Arts Galerie)

Dining Room

  • BANQUETTE: Custom Frame + Upholstery, Fabric is Laser in Mascapone (Source: Boston Furniture Design, Romo)

  • TABLE: Custom Design + Ultra High Gloss Finish (Source: Furniture Design Services, ZK Painting)

  • DINING CHAIRS: Art Deco Dining Chairs in Piano Lacquer and Velvet circa 1930s (Source: AtKris Studio via 1st Dibs)

  • TABLE LAMPS AT BANQUETTE: Large Moon Table Lamps by André Ricard for Metalarte circa 1974 (Source: Pamono)

  • CEILING FLUSH MOUNTS: Glass and Brass Flush Mounts circa 1960s (Source: MIELgallery via 1st Dibs)

  • WALLPAPER: Mineral in Neutral by Carlisle & Co. (Source: Holly Hunt)

  • CEILING: Custom Specialty Paint (Source: Arteriors Architectural Finishes)

  • ART ABOVE BANQUETTE: Memories of a Voyage by Enrico Pinardi (Source: Pucker Gallery)

  • ART BY HALLWAY: Silent and Solid, Pink by Ruth Eckstein (Source: Childs Gallery)

Main Bedroom

  • BED: Custom Bed Frame, Fabric is Imbue in Soft (Source: Lisa Tharp Collection, Maharam)

  • TESTER: Custom Design, Fabric is Rodin in Natural by Wind (Source: Finelines Workroom, Ailanthus on Harrison)

  • ROLL PILLOW: Finelines Workroom, Ailanthus on Harrison (Source: Romo)

  • NIGHTSTANDS: Coralina Nightstand in CM3 Glossy (Source: Casa Magna)

  • LAMP ON NIGHTSTAND: Versa Large Table Lamp (Source: Visual Comfort)

  • CHAIR BY BED: Finch Arm Chair, Fabric is Amori in Opal by Pindler (Source: France and Son, Studio 534, Madi Choueiri)

  • LOUNGE CHAIRS AT WINDOW: Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs, Fabric is Forenza in Shell (Source: BG Galleries via 1st Dibs, Romo)

  • SIDE TABLE BY WINDOW: Midcentury Round Black and Goatskin Italian Side Table circa 1940 (Source: Hannau via 1st Dibs)

  • OTTOMAN: Custom Design + Upholstery, Fabric is Cosimo in Lilac by Jim Thompson (Source: Lisa Tharp Collection, Holly Hunt)

  • VANITY: Linen Wrapped Desk in the Manner of Samuel Marx, Specialty Paint (Source: ABC Modern via 1st Dibs, Art Applications)

  • ACCENT CHAIR: Vintage Swivel Vanity Chair, Fabric is Betta 4820 by Casamance (Source: Chairish, The Martin Group, Boston Furniture Design)

  • CHANDELIER: Extra Large Tulipan Glass Flushmount by Kalmar, Austria, 1960s (Source: Aixo Design via 1st Dibs)

  • SCONCES AT BED: Library Swing Arm Wall Light by Vaughan (Source: Studio 534)

  • WALLCOVERING: Newcastle in Victorian Gold by Aesthetics (Source: Holly Hunt)

  • DRAPERY: Fabric is Rodin in Natural by Wind (Source: Ailanthus on Harrison)

  • BUILT-INS: Custom Millwork + Accent Paint (Source: Furniture Design Services)

  • LAMP AT BUILT-IN: Art Deco brass and white bakelite table lamp base, Italy 1940 (Source: Aenigma Gallery via 1st DibsAenigma Gallery via 1st Dibs)

  • RUG: Yori in Alabaster, Cut to Fit (Source: Steven King Carpets)

  • ART ABOVE BUILT-INS: Sketch of a Woman I by Fia Tharp

  • ART ABOVE NIGHTSTAND: Nature Song by Henry Botkin (Source: Childs Gallery)

Breakfast Area

  • TABLE: Roly-Poly Dining Table in Cream (Source: Too Good)

  • DINING CHAIRS: Fine French Art Deco Chairs with Palissander and Stained Beech (Source: Conjeaud & Chappey via 1st DibsConjeaud & Chappey via 1st Dibs)

  • PENDANT: Murano Glass Swirl Pendant (Source: Vintage from Italy)

  • WALLCOVERING: Specialty Paint, Custom Parchment Design (Source: Arteriors Architectural Finishes)

  • DRAPERY: Fabric is Linara in Creme Anglais (Source: Romo)

  • RUG: Tableau Salmon from the Kelly Wearstler Collection (Source: The Rug Company)

  • SCULPTURE: Prima Luce by Thomas Junghans (Source: M Fine Arts Galerie)

  • ART ON WALL: Golden Rule by Hunt Slonem (Source: DTR Modern Galleries)

Kitchen

  • ISLAND: Custom High Gloss Wood Island (Source: Ian Ingersoll)

  • STOOLS: Rockwell Unscripted Upholstered Seats in Haze (Source: Knoll)

  • ART TO LEFT: Scarf coat handbag long hair two shopping bags blonde bob puffer jacket hooded coat leather bag. by Julian Opie (Source: Krakow Witkin Gallery)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Photography by Jose Manuel Alorda

Website: josemanuelalorda.com

DESIGN

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PUBLICIST

Lisa Davis
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