EnSelina and Matthew Murphy are social butterflies. Their former Los Angeles abode had been a convivial hub for friends, who were encouraged to come over unannounced on Saturday mornings for impromptu brunches and hours of laughing around the table. So when the California natives relocated to New York for a career opportunity, they missed their sense of community so much that they decided to move back as soon as possible.
The couple and their two sons finally returned to their beloved city in 2019, eager to create a new gathering place in the 1911 Craftsman-meets-Victorian house they’d purchased. “I was really looking forward to entertaining again and bringing people together,” Selina remembers.
But the historic Highland Park home needed a serious renovation before it could welcome any guests, so the Murphys hired Hisako Ichiki and Bo Sundius of Bunch Design to undertake the job at hand. “When we found their website, I knew they would be incredible partners for us in this project,” says Matthew. “They really have a timeless sense of style which feels fun, elegant, unique, and efficient—all important when dealing with such an old house.”
