Effortless and elegant, Jessica Kienle Maxwell’s family home is a reflection of her grounded spirit
Our home is our private sanctuary that is a safe and peaceful space,” shares Jessica Kienle Maxwell, the creative director of Philux Inc. “It’s where we appreciate our surroundings, and enjoy quality time on our own and with our loved ones.” Slender and tall, the effortlessly beautiful designer, walks through her home with elegance and ease, much like the space she’s crafted.
On a large 950-sq m property, sits an older rental home she describes as having “good bones”. With four bedrooms, a den and an expansive outdoor area with a pool, it is the perfect residence for the young family of four. Making the move during the pandemic from an apartment, she explains that she and her husband Jesse Maxwell wished to give their children space to run freely.
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“From our very first visit we immediately saw that this house had potential,” she says. “It was charming, with its old adobe stone walls and columns, Piedra Pinoy stone floor and tall ceilings with exposed beams. It definitely stood out from all the other houses on the market at that time. The layout and the ‘bones’ of the house were ideal and just what we were looking for.”
Fortunately for the couple, the structure had just been renovated with new cabinetry, tiles and fixtures. It was only a matter of giving it their own personal touch while allowing its inherent character to shine. “As it is an old house which kept its original structure and most of its original materials, we wanted to highlight its natural beauty and character by selecting furnishings that would complement the interiors,” Kienle Maxwell shares.
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