This Designer's Home Is Full of Sophisticated Style

Anyone might feel the itch to move after living in the same home for 20 years, but for designer and mom of five Saudah Saleem, the urge came on especially strong in early 2020. “We’d outgrown our townhouse physically, even with my oldest, Jasirah, getting ready to move out, and I’d outgrown it from a design perspective. I’d done all the projects I could do there,” says Saudah. Looking for a fresh start and a bigger yard, the family moved into a 100-year-old home not far from their old place in Baltimore, Maryland, that had been flipped by a builder. Saudah started personalizing every room, her creativity fueled by new blank spaces to decorate. “When my kids were younger, I leaned into more playful colors and choices. These days, things look a little more sophisticated, but we still have fun!”