THE WOOTTON HOUSE

BRYN MAWR, PA

Working with a team of architects and engineers including the fabricator of the Zaha Hadid condo at 28th Street NYC, we developed the full interior design for this modernist home in suburban Philadelphia. The combination of natural and industrial materials plus modern classic furniture imbue this home with a warmth not typically associated with modernism.

Credits

Architecture: McGranaghan Architecture, DPC

Stairs: M Cohen & Sons

Kitchen: Joanne Hudson

Photography: Mark Havens

COLLECTOR’S CONDO

PHILADELPHIA, PA

This apartment on Washington Square showcases the many collected decorative objects of a local antiques dealer within a setting of classic modern furniture and furnishings. Storage built-ins are strategically integrated displaying homeowner collection.

Credits

Millwork: Boland Woodworking

Photography: Mark Havens

PINE STREET PIED-A-TERRE

PHILADELPHIA, PA

This apartment renovation nestled in the heart of Center City pairs rich, historic detailing with modern accents. The client’s diverse art collection spanning various eras and styles is highlighted by distinctive finishes throughout the residence.

Credits

General Contractor: Dugery Construction

Photography: Mark Havens

SUMMER HOME

LONG BEACH ISLAND, NJ

By incorporating elements of New England seaside architecture in this stick-built beach house, we created an invitingly modern home with traditional architectural references.

Credits

Millwork: Boland Woodworking

CENTER CITY CONDO

PHILADELPHIA, PA

This full-gut renovation was done to complement a collection of studio craft and mid-century modern classic furniture, objects, and artwork.

Credits

General Contractor: Progressive Contractors Inc

Photography: Mark Havens

VILLANOVA ESTATE

Villanova, PA

This family home is situated on the historic Ardrossan Estate. MGD’s renovation consisted of the main house, guest cottage, and barn. The redesign incorporated bold color and pattern while staying true to the traditional aesthetic.

credits

General Contractor: Cappelletti Builders

Millwork: Summus Studio

MEDIA HOUSE

MEDIA, PA

We designed a comfortable yet formal interior for this a grand home for a large family in the Philadelphia suburbs using our signature mix of antiques paired with customized contemporary furniture and finishes.

Credits

Millwork: Kevin Strickland

BEACH HOUSE REMIX

Long Beach Island, NJ

Interior design update featuring an influential collection of furniture by George Nakashima.

Credits

General Contractor: Progressive Contractors Inc

Nakashima Antiques: Moderne Gallery

Photography: Barry Halkin

FAIRMOUNT HOUSE

Philadelphia, PA

A kitchen remodel seamlessly combines two rooms into one family oriented kitchen space in an historic Philadelphia brownstone.  Custom MGD designed cabinets were fabricated in the acclaimed chef/owner's favorite color, green.  Solid knotty hickory barn doors conceal the kitchen pantry while 2" thick Vermont Danby marble provides a durable, massive work surface for family and friends to gather.

Credits

General Contractors: Star Contracting

Millwork: C. Chandler Custom Cabinetry

Photography: Mark Havens

MAIN LINE CLASSIC

PHILADELPHIA main line, pa

This handsome Philadelphia Main Line residence blends antiques and contemporary designer furniture. Custom architectural and built-in elements designed by Michael Gruber Design are perfectly integrated into the interior.  Modernist furniture juxtaposed with period antiques beget a timeless dialogue.

credits

General Contractors: Cherokee Construction

CHESTNUT HILL HOUSE

Philadelphia, PA

We were tasked with integrating a large modern addition to an existing International Style residence belonging to a renowned 20th C. Decorative Arts dealer and family.  Original architectural elements are contrasted with period French Art Deco furniture and furnishings. Custom MGD-designed furniture was incorporated with modern European designer furniture and lighting, creating a timeless modern design statement.

credits

Photography: Michael Collins

SOCIETY HILL KITCHEN

philadelphia, pa

A modern kitchen is integrated into an historic Society Hill townhome.  Custom cabinets and a polished steel and milkglass pantry are custom designed by Michael Gruber.

credits

Photography: Don Pearce

BEACH HOUSE

Long Beach Island, NJ

Modern classics and MGD designed furnishings imbue a comfortable aesthetic at a Long Beach Island ocean front beach house. 

credits

General Contractor: Progressive Contractors Inc

Photography: Barry Halkin

PRIVATE MUSEUM

PHILADELPHIA Main Line, PA

An addition was designed to display and enhance the client’s period collection of Old Western gambling paraphernalia. All finishes including reproduction fretworks on the balcony, polished zinc ceilings, museum lighting, and custom MGD designed display cabinets have been utilized to create a layered, curated space. Victorian furniture and custom-loomed carpeting combine to complete the experience.

credits

General Contractor: Cherokee Construction

Photography: Don Pearce

MARYLAND HOUSE

Hagerstown, MD

Michael Gruber Design added architectural details, custom cabinetry, and European modern and vintage French art deco furniture to effortlessly formulate this comfortable, contemporary home.

credits

Photography: Don Pearce

BRYN MAWR HOUSE

PHILADELPHIA Main Line, PA

This handsome Philadelphia Main Line residence blends antiques and contemporary designer furniture throughout. Architectural and built-in elements designed by Michael Gruber Design appear perfectly integrated.  Modern and modernist furniture place side by side with period antiques beget a timeless dialogue.

credits

Photography: Barry Halkin

Photography: Mark Havens

DESIGNER SHOWHOUSE

NEW JERSEY

An award winning room of period piece furniture, finishes and accessories curated by Michael Gruber for the Designer Showhouse of New Jersey.

credits

Photography: Don Pearce