"The collaboration between an interior designer and client is essential for creating a truly impactful and effective outcome.” - Chester County Interiors & Design “Have nothing in your houses which you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” - William Morris
About ME
About Me
Education: Fashion Institute of Technology, NYC
Company: Chester County Interiors & Design
Years in Business: 35 + and counting
Philosophy: I like creating comfortable, livable homes for my clients, not museum settings.
Inspirations: More and more, my selections are inspired by nature, organic elements, and materials.
Work Ethic: The Golden Rule, do unto others…
The Well-Appointed Bath - Philadelphia
The Details
A frameless glass shower gives this enclosure a clean, uncluttered look. The multiple water sources provide a variety of soothing and relaxing sprays to help start the day.
The Details
The materials chosen for this space had to reflect the aesthetic sensibilities of its occupants. The playful mixture of varied-sized marble tiles lends its subtle pattern, while black granite surfaces bring contrast to this rich, yet neutral palette. Antique glazing on the customized cabinetry brings warmth and helps ground the space, while crystal pulls and beveled mirror glass add sparkle. A decision was made to exclude artwork from the walls so as not to compete with the beauty of the textured wallpaper.
Client Must-Haves
Customized cabinetry
Smart toilet
Marble walls and floor
Polished nickel fittings
Multiple body sprays
Curbless walk-in shower
Soaking tub
Coffee bar
Gas fireplace
The Details
Polished nickel fixtures elevate the feeling of luxury. The Black Forest granite provides the perfect backdrop, while the textured wallcovering delivers artistic expression.
Livable Comfort - East Goshen
The Details
The warm, rich wood tones and playful mixture of patterned and textured fabrics define this space. The taupe wall color and a burning fire in the hearth create a soft, comfortable place to land at the day's end.
Client Must-Haves
Warm color palette
Comfortable, durable fabrics
Inviting seat arrangement
Accentuate the millwork
Unobstructed views of the outdoors
Focus on the fireplace
Spa-Like Shower - Upper Uwclan
The Details
The neutral-colored wall tiles and an ogee chair rail add contrast to the countertop, shower ledges, and bench seat of black granite. The matching granite tile inserts add pattern and contrast to the neutral ceramic tile floor. A skylight fills the space with natural light.
Client Must-Haves
Light, airy color palette
Oil-rubbed bronze fittings
Double sink vanity
Seamless glass shower enclosure
Stone walls and countertops
The Details
The copper undertones of the oil-rubbed bronze cabinet hardware, faucets and shower fixtures provide warmth, depth, and balance to the room’s lighter elements. The cabinetry’s antique glaze brings in old-world charm, softness, and definition.
Country Aesthetic - Tredyffrin
The Details
Furnishings here were kept to a minimum. A soft valance paired with matching paneled draperies frame the view of the gardens and outdoor seating. Cotton and flax fabric surround the windows, while a richly textured area rug grounds the room and softens the hardwood flooring. Generously upholstered custom seat pads provide added texture and comfort, while the modern farmhouse ceiling fixture offers a soft glow.
The furnishings are simple yet functional, and the decor creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that remains uncluttered.
Petite Sitting Room - Caln Township
The Details
In this diminutive sitting room - all of 100 square feet, every bit of real estate needs to count. A generously sized window bathes the room in natural light, while warm colors of butter-yellow walls and gold-toned fabric give the room a soft glow. The light color palette assists in making this petite room feel open and expansive. The impressionist landscape provides a focal point and helps to bring the outside in, and lends a feeling of tranquility.
The combination of natural light, warm colors, and a single piece of meaningful art creates a cohesive and harmonious atmosphere. The overall effect is intentional and cozy, not cramped or cluttered.
Client Must-Haves
Make it fit!
Country French Master Bath - Newtown Square
The Details
The homeowners' aesthetics are reflected in the integrity of the materials chosen for this space. A mixture of polished and honed travertine wall and floor tiles, as well as decorative trim pieces, establishes a rich yet subtle color palette. The antique glazed cabinetry, oil-rubbed bronze hardware, and plumbing fixtures add warmth, character, and detail. A delicately patterned, light-hued wallpaper was installed to give the room softness and provide a counterpoint to the stone surfaces.
Client Must-Haves
Warm color palette
Separate vanities
Oil-rubbed bronze fittings
Stone wall tiles
Crema Marfil marble countertops
Unique lighting fixtures
Architectural detailing
The Details
A two-tiered crown molding and a series of non-structural boxed beams were added to give architectural interest while maintaining the spaciousness of the vaulted ceiling. The richly detailed chandelier and coordinating wall sconces provide illumination and elegance. The intricate floor medallion, chandelier, and soaking tub were strategically aligned to offer a strong focal point.
The Details
Shower sprays of oil-rubbed bronze and a scaled-down companion floor medallion provide additional warmth, richness, and pattern to the walk-in shower.
Art + Antiques + Decorative Art
Chester County Interiors & Design can source fine art from a variety of mediums to suit every budget. From reproduction to a limited edition to museum quality, we can outfit your home with beautiful artwork to adorn your walls and enhance your interior.
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Oil on canvas in Barbizon-style frame signed Goss, American, ca. 1935.
(Private Collection)
Art Nouveau cameo glass vase - signed Galle, France, ca. 1900 (Private Collection)
"A thing of beauty is a joy forever." Keats
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Oil on academy board in modern frame, signed DeNyse Turner,
American 1954 (Private Collection)
Art Deco vase - Boch Keramis (Chapelier) Belgium 1939-1940.
(Private Collection)
Left - Oil on canvas in gilt frame, signed Cristaldi, American, ca. 1940.
(Private Collection)
Statue - "Peace and Plenty" Geza De Vegh, American, ca. 1935
(Private Collection)
"If you wisely invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life." - Frank Lloyd Wright
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Deeply etched art glass vase, France, ca. 1930s. (Private collection)
Color Consultations
What does your house say about you?
Color impacts our mood and how we perceive our surroundings. It can define the edges of a room, make a surface recede or expand, can be tranquil and calm, or be vibrant and exciting. Color is essential and paint is one of the least expensive ways of transforming your interior.
Many homeowners seem frozen when choosing paint colors for their new-build homes, so they end up living with "builders' white."
When considering color selections, keep in mind what the color is saying about the space. Is it a closed room that conceals a particular setting, or does it house a prized collection? In so many of today's homes, the open-concept floor plan presents the challenge of where to start with one color and begin with another.
Which color is right for you?
Chester County Interiors & Design can assist you in choosing the color and finish selections that best suit your home, including water-based, eco-friendly Low VOC options. Our in-home consultations make paint selections easier than ever.
Chester County Interiors & Design has thoughtfully curated a portfolio of calming, neutral paint colors, rich in hues inspired by nature. The nuanced palette offers the homeowner a relaxing and tranquil setting to unplug and unwind. The colors strive to create harmony between the flex-space home office and home.
Call 484. 883. 2008 for your in-home color consultation today.
Increasing your Curb Appeal
Let your house stand out from the crowd
Does your home look like every third house in your neighborhood? Is it simply a mirror image of the house next door? By using color, texture, lighting, and appropriate plants, you can enhance the appearance of your home.
Chester County Interiors & Design can help your house stand out from the crowd, whether it is your forever home or investment property.
What does your entryway say about you?
Do visitors have a hard time finding your front door? Is it welcoming and inviting? Are the walkways overgrown, poorly lit, and weeds taking over? Have your guests grown used to entering your house by the garage door?
Chester County Interiors & Design can help you choose the right door style and color and dress up your entrance and walkway with appropriate planters, hardscaping materials, and exterior lighting – giving your house sought-after curb appeal.
Home Grown...naturally
There are advantages to having native plants in your garden. Native plants require little to no fertilizers and pesticides as they have adapted to thrive in your area and are naturally resistant to garden pests. Also, they require less watering - relying on the natural amounts of rainfall in your locale. Paired with natural hardscaping material, native plantings are an eco-friendly way to garden and surround your home with beauty.
The Eco-friendly Home
Surroundings informed by nature
The use of renewable flooring materials such as bamboo (2-3 times stronger than oak), and natural fiber rugs and carpets can replace current industry standards of chemically-treated products that include formaldehyde and benzene.
Going 'GREEN'
Chester County Interiors & Design can outfit your home to minimize your environmental impact. Drapery, upholstery, and bedding fabrics can be sourced from organic fibers and textiles – cotton, flax, hemp, and wool while avoiding PFCs and synthetic fibers derived from fossil fuels.
Conservation
Energy-conserving washing machines, toilets, shower fixtures that use less water, and programmable thermostats contribute to the eco-savvy, energy-efficient home, while not sacrificing style and design in your selection of finishes.
Reducing your environmental impact
Walls, ceilings, and trim can be finished with water-based Low or Zero VOC paints, varnishes, and lacquers. Replacing the traditional incandescent bulb with LED and CFL (compact fluorescent lamps) bulbs use far less energy, has a longer lifespan, and generates considerably less heat.
Recycling, a new lease on life
Chester County Interiors & Design's commitment to giving back to the community is the involvement of reutilizing no longer needed, gently used household furnishings to local organizations that assist homeless individuals in transitioning back into the community.
What People are Saying
We really appreciate the way he approaches a project
Steve has been a huge help to us, both in our longtime home of 30 years, and the home we bought last year. We really appreciate the way he approaches a project -- asking the right questions and listening to our needs and preferences. Steve is mindful of our budget and he's very patient when we need more time to think about something. Best of all, he's not offended if we send him "back to the drawing board" to look for different options. We've really come to rely on his expertise.
Nancy H – Malvern, PA
Steve has worked with me on updating my kitchen, bedroom, and family room. He listens to my ideas, willingly adopts them if he agrees, and if not, suggests alternatives to my liking. I count on him to keep my home looking fresh without breaking the bank. I highly recommend Steve to those interested in working with a talented, really nice guy.
Nancy T – Worcester, PA
This was our first time using a design professional and we couldn't be happier. Steve listened carefully to our ideas and came back with a proposal that was even better than we hoped for. When particular items (like a chandelier) were not to our taste or too pricey for what we were trying to accomplish, Steve was receptive to our feedback and flexible in finding new and more appealing options. Steve was happy to work on our schedule and a pace we were comfortable with. He recommended excellent subcontractors. We highly recommend Steve.
Kris J - Media, PA
I just love walking into my house
Stephen Dabrowski is absolutely wonderful to work with when remodeling. He helped me with my kitchen, office/sitting room, my dining area, living room, and my bedroom. I just love walking into my house. It is so beautiful from all that he did! He is prompt on his appointments, brings samples, and has fabulous ideas. I recommend him to my friends and family. He was considerate of my budget, too.
Gail M - Downingtown, PA
... really loves what he does
I hired Steve to help me with a complete remodeling of my hall bathroom. We immediately clicked! I did have a general idea of what I wanted to do, but he was able to help me develop the project into an unbelievably gorgeous bathroom! Steve really loves what he does, always takes extra special care, and sees all the work to its completion. He was exactly what I needed to get my project done!
Carol R – Newtown Square, PA
We recently renovated our kitchen. This is the third project in which we used Steve Dabrowski's services. Steve is professional, creative, and extremely easy to work with. He has many resources and is generous with his time. Steve also oversaw the entire project to make sure of its outcome. We love our kitchen.
Ron S - Downingtown, PA
He took the time to hear my ideas
I originally hired Steve to help me pick out paint colors for our master bedroom. During our initial meeting, I realized he was the designer for me. He took the time to hear my ideas and help me narrow down the direction I wanted to go. It has been over a year since our first meeting and he and I are slowly redecorating our entire home with the look I have always wanted. He is always on time for appointments, responsive to my calls and questions, comes prepared, and always has wonderful ideas! He is making our home look like a designer home while being considerate of our budget. I was lucky to find him!
Jennifer L – Media, PA
Steve redesigned two bathrooms for our 1950s home. He is very talented at designing an update that is in keeping with the original architecture of the home. Steve is very pleasant to work with, too!
Amy B – Wilmington, DE
You won't be disappointed!
We hired Steve of Chester County Interiors & Design to help plan and design a complete living space for my handicapped mother. He developed a workable floor plan for my mother, who is currently wheelchair-bound. He created a barrier-free apartment that allows her to move about freely, but kept it aesthetically pleasing and functional for our current and long-term use. Steve took the basement from bare cinderblock walls to a completely polished, gorgeous luxury apartment with all of the necessary components for her independence. I would strongly recommend him for your next design project. You won't be disappointed! Feel free to contact me if you want any more information about this project
Chris D – Media, PA
Why Hire A Designer?
Resources. A designer can offer you some of the most talented painters, muralists, craftsmen, and installers in their areas of expertise.
Time equals money. A designer can provide you with the sources for everything you need to complete your project, saving you time researching the products, manufacturers, and cost comparisons – keeping you from making costly errors. A designer will keep your project moving on time and within budget.
Think outside the box. A designer can help you take your project to the next level and present you with options that you hadn’t thought of. Also, you will have access to some of the finest “to the trade only” fabrics, wallpapers, decorative accessories, and furniture that the industry has to offer.
Team effort. Working with an interior designer is a partnership.
You talk; I listen.
How We Can Assist You
Bathroom Design
Kitchen Design and Layout
Color Consultations
Custom Window Treatments
Art + Antiques + Decorative Art
Corporate Design
