Lindsay, an art director, and Kyle, a motorcycle mechanic, reside in a 1920s craftsman in Beverly Hills with their two cats, Tippi & Rizzo, their rabbit, Meatball, and their home-raised moths.

I spent a lovely Sunday afternoon photographing their home, admiring all their entertaining spaces (like their in house bar!), and discovering their northeast Baltimore neighborhood. Lindsay and Kyle have transformed their space in the short 6 months since they’ve moved in. From refinishing floors to painting almost every room, each space has been given love and care. Their home is filled with a lively spirit of colors, art, and interesting objects from their travels and friends.

When did you purchase your home?

The very end of 2018.

How long did it take for you to be comfortable in your space?

I have a hard time resting if things are in boxes so we unpacked and hung things pretty quickly. We’ve been here for 6 months now and it feels really really good!

How would you define your decorating style?

I think we have kind of a vintage worldly vibe with a little bit of whimsy and a little bit of edginess.

The living room features a navy blue accent wall that highlights the beautiful original stained glass windows. The two large wooden swivel chairs were a wedding gift made by their friend & local furniture maker, Joshua David Crown.

People pick homes for a variety of reasons—What were the deciding factors for purchasing this home?

I was big on buying something that still had character but also had enough space we could grow into. We both felt strongly about not being in a row home or duplex (tired of tiptoeing around and not being able to vacuum late at night haha!). Kyle also really wanted parking and a garage.

Did you have a moment in your search when you knew this was your home?

Yes, I think we were pretty certain as soon as we saw the listing. We had been looking for a year so we had sharp eyes for what we were looking for at that point.

Lindsay and Kyle opted to change the color of the staircase spindles from white to black, streamlining its look and making it the defining feature on this side of the home. Touches of greenery liven up the space and highlight the colors in the stain… — Lindsay and Kyle opted to change the color of the staircase spindles from white to black, streamlining its look and making it the defining feature on this side of the home. Touches of greenery liven up the space and highlight the colors in the stained glass window.

One of the only rooms in the house they didn’t paint, the sun room is a private and relaxing space, filled with plants, ceramics, and various pieces of art. The macrame (bottom left) was made by Lindsay’s mother in the 70’s. The colorful hanging pom… — One of the only rooms in the house they didn’t paint, the sun room is a private and relaxing space, filled with plants, ceramics, and various pieces of art. The macrame (bottom left) was made by Lindsay’s mother in the 70’s. The colorful hanging pom poms (bottom right) are from their recent trip to Peru.

The master bedroom features a banner with the words ‘Wild and Wonderful’ —an ode to Lindsay and Kyle’s relationship and created for their recent wedding. It was designed by Lindsay, and hand sewn by Tran Nguyen of Philadelphia Sewing & Co.

What are some projects/renovations that you’ve done for you home?

We painted every room! Our taste was completely opposite from the previous owners. We also refinished the floors upstairs, they were really rough looking we actually had no idea how beautiful they were going to be. Turned out they are maple floors instead of the standard pine flooring you normally see on the second floor. The bathroom was crazy and is definitely our most rewarding project. We spent weeks peeling up old vinyl flooring that was covering beautiful original marble herringbone floors. We also peeled paint off of the original black and white porcelain tile walls in there. In the kitchen we put in a new countertop and added a backsplash. In the yard we pulled up 2 old brick patios and made a new one with a firepit using the old bricks.

Lindsay and Kyle embarked on several renovation projects before moving in. They spent weeks removing old vinyl flooring to uncover the original marble tile in their bathroom (top). They also opted to change their kitchen countertops from a dark patt… — Lindsay and Kyle embarked on several renovation projects before moving in. They spent weeks removing old vinyl flooring to uncover the original marble tile in their bathroom (top). They also opted to change their kitchen countertops from a dark patterned formica to a lighter granite, and put in a herringbone backsplash (above).

Do you anything about the history of your home or neighborhood?

We were told it was custom built by a couple that owned a lumber yard back in the early 1920s. That explains all the wood! When we had the house inspected the inspector was really amazed by the size of it and the fact that it has so many closets and walk-in closets in all of the bedrooms.

The last home profile asks, "What is your favorite piece of art in your home?"

Kyle said his favorite is the horror head in the basement by local artist Alex Hagen. I’m having a really hard time deciding! I have envelopes that my Grandpop’s brother drew on when sending letters to his wife during the war. I hold those pretty close to my heart. I have them framed in my studio.

Lindsay’s home studio. On the top left of the shelf are framed envelopes with drawings done by her grandfather’s brother.

Your lower level is the entertainment zone! Tell us about what it’s like having a bar in house. Had you seen that in other homes in the neighborhood?

This was a huge selling point! The basement is definitely unique based on the other houses we toured. It has the best temperature in the house all year round too so we love that it’s where we go to relax. It’s also awesome for entertaining guests, it’s such a big space and so cozy and of course all the booze is down there (and Kyle used to bartend so he gets to do that for fun again).

The basement level of the home is where Lindsay and Kyle relax and entertain friends. It features a TV area, half bath, custom bar, and even an arcade game—with plenty of room for more. Lindsay and Kyle plan on adding a shuffleboard table in the fut… — The basement level of the home is where Lindsay and Kyle relax and entertain friends. It features a TV area, half bath, custom bar, and even an arcade game—with plenty of room for more. Lindsay and Kyle plan on adding a shuffleboard table in the future. Kyle’s favorite piece of art in the home is the Horror Head (by Alex Hagan) seen above the couch.

The basement features a custom made bar, complete with a single tap, kitchen sink, and plenty of drinks. Lindsay and Kyle have named it Bar Bev, after Beverly Hills.

What drew you to this neighborhood?

So many things! We love the space you get here like yards with trees and detached homes. Having a garage was really important for Kyle too and most houses here have them. This neighborhood also still gives you that city vibe too, it kinda has it all!

Do you feel a part of the community where you live?

We are still settling in but we have met soooo many of our neighbors and the local shop owners we definitely feel like this is the community we belong in. We are excited to get more involved here.

Lindsay and Kyle in front of their home in Beverly Hills, Baltimore.

The spacious front porch features a gorgeous wood planked ceiling and a private dining area.

Having a home with lots of outdoor space and trees was one of the things that drew Lindsay and Kyle to this neighborhood. They both enjoy entertaining, and their place has plenty of room for large outdoor gatherings.

The home originally had two brick patios in the backyard. Lindsay and Kyle repurposed them to create a single patio centered around a fire pit.

Where in the city do you like to shop for your home?

Trohv, B.Willow, Ryan’s Relics (not quite in the city, but I love that place!), Wishbone Reserve, Viable Vintage Co., West Elm, and Target.

Tell us about how you got into raising moths

I was at a party at my friend’s mom’s house, she was raising them and it really peaked my interest. She sent me the information for it and it happens to be down the street from our house so I joined and go to meetings once a month. We meet at The Natural History of Maryland over in Overlea. I love that it focuses on keeping a healthy ecosystem in the area.

Looking at the old listing photos of your home—you really transformed it and made it your own. Sometimes people have a hard time looking past bad staging or paint colors. What helped you get through it?

Painting really transformed our house! We used the Sherwin Williams app to see how different color tones would work in each room and then bought samples and painted them on foam board to see how they looked in the natural light of our home. We picked a lot of neutral colors to help the old charm of the house really shine. Updating the fans and light fixtures made a huge difference too!

below are before (left) and after (right) photos of the dining and living rooms in their home.

Lindsay and Kyle selected neutral colors, like this greyish blue in their guest bedroom, to highlight the charming details of their home.

What are your favorite neighborhood spots?

We love Koco’s for their crab cakes! We also frequent Farm to Face, Red Canoe, Hamilton Tavern, Silver Queen Cafe, and Batch for food and goodies. Being able to walk to the Safeway and Farmers Market is another major plus. Kyle also walks to his barbershop, Blue Spark. Sometimes I go with him so I can wander through Found Studio and Domesticity while he gets his hair cut.

What’s a question you would like to ask the next Home Profile?

How did you go about introducing yourself to your new neighbors? Did you have an open house or some sort of gathering? Or did you just wait to run into them?