2641 W THOMPSON ST Philadelphia, PA 19121

The design choices in this super-sweet Brewerytown home create a cohesive flow in which nothing feels out of place--the original details and owner's updates blend together in a way that is just right. A colorful fa ade sets the tone for the vibrant color palette inside, and the tiled vestibule with beadboard and original front door hint at all the charm to come. A wide archway bookended by mirrored niches with uplighting separates the sunny living room from the dining area, both of which have gleaming original hardwood floors, and an original glass-paneled door offers coat storage as well as a glimpse of a damask wallpaper backdrop. The kitchen's dramatic oversized original windows inspired the eco-friendly and retro-cool Marmoleum checkerboard tile floor, and the smart L-shaped layout offers plenty of counter and cabinet space with room to add a prep table, bar or bistro set. Upstairs the spacious master bedroom is at the front of the house with built-in bookcase and enough room to create a cozy reading nook. Some space was borrowed from the middle bedroom in order to create a large closet, leaving enough room for an office with another built-in bookcase. There's a pretty bay window in the rear bedroom and another built-in storage niche just outside to display trinkets you just couldn't pass up at the Eastern State Flea Market. The hall bath has a tranquil, almost beach house vibe with its pale sea green walls, big in-shower glass block window and tub's tile border and niche whose glazing is reminiscent of the ocean--in a decidedly un-cheesy way. The backyard is the perfect place for grilling and container gardens, while a side breezeway offers space to store bikes and gardening tools. Located in the heart of Brewerytown, this home is just a few blocks from Girard Ave with great local faves like Brewerytown Beats, Crime and Punishment Brewing Co and The Monkey and the Elephant Caf .