The parlor floor within appealed as well: it was rich in late 19th-century details, including elaborate woodwork, tiled fireplaces with intricate mantels, and parquet floors. In addition to these problems, the new owners wanted to make the house feel like their own, without overwhelming its historic character, says B. Alex Miller, cofounder of Taylor and Miller Architecture (TM). “It is contained by the architecture,” says TM partner Aoife O’Leary, whose remark also pertains to other parts of the house. But they have the house they desired—one that reflects their personal style and contemporary needs, but lets the historic architecture shine. Courtesy Taylor and Miller Architecture, click to enlarge.