HOUSE TOUR | A Layered & Traditional Colonial Home in Pittsburgh

On today's episode of Homeworthy, we're in Pittsburgh, PA, visiting the home of interior designer Laura Solensky.
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Laura's passion for design began at a young age, and after leaving her IT career, she transformed a foreclosed home into a stunning space, leading her to pursue design full-time. She quickly built an online following and now runs Laura Solensky Design, a full-service interior design agency.
Whether designing client homes or her own home, Laura's thoughtful approach ensures each home is full of life. Enjoy!
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[@rosaliecampbell1710]

Finally a home that is for the average person as her choices are not over the top expensive but show how one can have a beautiful home without having a fortune to spend! Thank you

[@ginny736]

I really hate the negative comments! She’s delightful and she won my heart with her personality and her use of color in each room……AND she’s a thrifter as am I !!! Love, love, love! ♥️

[@pear_jules4013]

Anyone who watches a video such as this one and can’t take away a positive is the problem. Not the homeowner. I loved all her special little moments that weren’t immediately apparent, but spotted upon closer inspection. This video was inspiring. I, too, love ship and ocean art. I’m working on my own collection. I got some fun ideas from this home tour. ❤

[@marthawolfsen5809]

Her presentation is full of useful suggestions, too. Viewers who tuned in to get advice and inspiration for their own decor can get better ideas from this lady than from someone with piles of priceless antiques an unlimited budget.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

Such courage! I just painted my ceiling and fireplace “Soar” Sherwin Williams (azure almost) and walls a color match from a pink dress with no black. I bought black granite for the hearth and black slate tile with black grout for the fireplace. I am happiest with that! I have 5 pieces of Mom’s pale green silk brocade hand carved furniture from family for 5 generations. I lived in a white walled house until this month! I want more sconces after watching!

[@kathyestes6577]

I think people use social media to let out their negative emotions. I’m often gobsmacked by the rude comments.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

@@kathyestes6577 Thankfully I haven’t read any of the negative comments!

[@lisagorman2480]

This woman is so talented and so engaging. She is one of a very, very few Homeworthy hostesses that I felt I could easily hang out with. The negative comments are RIDICULOUS. I, for one, very much enjoy touring a real home once in a while- the majority of the home tours here are through houses that easily sell for millions of dollars- out of reach for most of us. Beautiful home, Laura! Thank you for bringing us through your home!

[@pavanarora3538]

I totally agree with you. A tastefully decorated home for sure.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

⁠@@pavanarora3538 I want to see more! She mentioned decorating for friend for Halloween and Christmas! I am using a tree from my Mother-in-law! I used ceramic Christmas trees in rooms and one large nativity for Christmas. I love pop up cards for Halloween and silhouettes! I love how LAURA SOLENSKY did her garden! She needs some shells in her beds outside to tie the house to the outdoors?

[@theladynextdoor313]

I agree!!

[@MaureenJacquot]

@@CharlotteFairchild I, too, agree, Charlotte! Would love for Homeworthy to revisit Laura and others during the holidays -- especially all those great small apartments and homes I love to see here.

[@CharlotteFairchild]

@@MaureenJacquot I won’t do more than ceramic trees, but to see what designers do is special.

[@kindafoggy]

This is the kind of home you walk into and could happily live there without changing a single element. Beautifully done! Hats off to this creative and skilled couple.

[@jennifertippett]

This is my favorite home tour so far! Not only is the home my favorite, but this homeowner and designer presents her home finds and choices in a confident, yet unpretentious way.

[@bh7578]

So well spoken and articulate it was a pleasure to hear her speak. Absolutely adored her and her home! ❤

[@turanad]

Terrible grammar: me and my husband went antiquing. Ugh

[@dawnmartin4286]

Her use of soft blues and green is so nice and soothing. Love what she’s done with this home.

[@aujkalenic4203]

You are a Gal after my own heart! I too am a native Pittsburgher, we are cut from a different fabric. Green is my favorite color and always has been....Thanks for inviting us over, yinz have grand hospitality 🎉

[@Biz_Prof]

Yinzer, here!

[@kathyestes6577]

Great episode Homeworthy. She is adorable and I love her dress. The style and colors are lovely and the husbands woodwork adds so much charm. The dining room was my favorite.

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

I loved this home… it was so real and not a Mac mansion that will never be affordable for me. This home is so warm and welcoming and she and her husband did a beautiful job restoring it to its current beautiful condition. ❤ I will take many of her designs and try to work them into my home. 😊

[@lindaortolano7837]

Laura has designed a beautiful, warm and inviting home! Amazing how talented she is for no formal training! Any client would relate to her with no problem! I love how many times Laura mentioned her grandmother who was very special to her. I really enjoyed visiting with her. :)

[@louiselewis5061]

Gorgeous, charming, very livable home. Love her colors and her love of her grandmother’s treasures. Well done!

[@swankyclass8654]

Clean-up your manners, negative people, if you don’t have something nice to say, Be Quite! Beautiful home to the homeowners and thank you so much for opening your doors and sharing your home with everyone!

[@pamd1861]

Very pretty home!! Cozy with many elegant touches. Great diys done in this home. Lucky to have a talented hubby to complement your design talent. Enjoyed it.

[@tigergreg8]

I keep hearing people talk about negative comments, but I didn't scroll down low enough to even read them. And I can't even imagine what they'd have to say that's negative. She looks great, she's very well spoken, and her home is probably above par to anyone who would have anything negative to say about it. What a beautiful relaxing home it is. The thought going into it seems very artistic.

[@MollyGardnerlifts]

I think homeworthy deletes them

[@joans9526]

I like how you extended your living room into your dining room to have two sitting areas.

[@margaretspain2127]

What a lovely home and such a beautiful young lady! Very talented. ❤ Ryan is a keeper!

[@WildWest144]

Her use of colour and pattern is lovely. I especially like how she showcases her art on the walls, very unique. Cute home.

[@katherinespicer]

So refreshing to see a lovely home done with love and color and pattern! Very cozy and comfortable.

[@inolagranville7832]

The majority of the world loves blue and it was so refreshing to see that you used a lot of green and green is my favorite color. It was wonderful to see where you put it how you used it very enjoyable do I like blue a little bit but not much.

[@ariel393939]

My Goodness, this is a beautiful home !! Laura and Ryan did an excellent job. For this to be Ryan’s first builds, he did such a good job. Laura, I love the colors, furniture, textiles, dishware, wallpaper, Everything. I’m glad you are using and enjoying your grandmother’s things. And yes, there were candy dishes on the coffee tables. And you had one of my childhood favorites, Jolly Ranchers❤. You found some pretty good thrift finds. The living room is my favorite, it’s so beautiful and dog friendly. The backyard is pretty as well, love the plants and flowers. I think you do have a green thumb. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us, I Really enjoyed hearing you talk about what you created. Thank you as well Home Worthy.

[@FoxFire-tw4dr]

I would love to see a Homeworthy episode that shows your house decorated for Christmas. 🎄 ❤

[@deidrebriggs]

Great idea!

[@alishawelch3506]

Absolutely gorgeous. One of my favourite homes in ages. (But I do love the variety on this channel!) 👏

[@Kim-qt7yn]

Shout out to Ryan! Love everything, flawless perfection.

[@lmb0123]

Beautiful home. Love her style. And the best part are the thrifted items ❤

[@ElenaStavroulaPapadakos]

Thank you for featuring Pittsburgh! There are so many gems here.

[@d.l.n.7133]

Especially in Swickley where my husband is from , l wonder if this house is there or close to it .

[@kateparkhuta9431]

I'm always on the lookout for tips to make my home feel cozier, and I found so much inspiration in this video! Thank you, Laura!

[@d.l.n.7133]

I followed this lovely young lady several years ago on IG and this house has gone through an incredible transformation from what it was when she bought it .

[@mkpoptic5790]

This designer and her home are delightful. Their home is a similar 90s layout to mine and I now have so many new ideas and tips to try. Love the fabrics and colors. And how refreshing to find a younger person who treasures the past with an eye on today she is lovely.

[@RaiyaBasuDesigns]

OMG I was watching your video on YT on my TV and I had to come to my computer just to comment. I love how you put these rooms together! I mean it looks like anyone can afford to do their house this way. Looks so doable and beautiful! Chef's kiss!!!

[@marieschmidt9416]

Laura is very authentic and doesn't put on any heirs. Her home is cozy and I love the greens (my colonial is greens also), love the bookcases, the vintage thrifted furniture, and adding molding to her 1980's built house is a very, very wise idea that has big impact. Also love how she uses touches of gingham and floral prints mixed around. Great job!

[@shawnster3396]

I like her style and love her ability to thrift well!

[@michelecherre779]

What a great home! Her advice of living in a home and styling over time is spot on. She is delightful to listen to!

[@annjohnson8437]

Fantastic job making a boring builder-grade home extraordinary! Beautiful home filled with lovely antiques and personal touches! ❤

[@CarmenSherman-kq3bk]

Yep, my absolute favorite @Homeworthy has had on here. This home is elegant and traditional. I love how Laura displays her plate collections. I am also a lover of all things green. Gorgeous home. Following on IG now.

[@BeccaDonatelli]

So amazing, built from the ground up. With love and the talents of Laura’s beautiful creative design and Ryan’s hard work. Makes me unbelievably proud and astounded to know my sisters work ❤️

[@SunriseFlorida19]

She put so much love in the details it really shows. Its amazing what she did with the house! Beautiful cozy home!

[@paigen5717]

Enjoyed her tour very much! I bet her Christmas parties are indeed magical!

[@Wiseup-hu5uj]

Wow I just love her and identify with her style and budget savvy! She did an absolute beyond amazing job! I live in Morgantown Wv and will definitely be visiting her shop! Congrats on making your dreams come true !

[@máirín2269]

What a very talented team Laura and Ryan are! They have created a beautiful home. Laura was very well spoken and I enjoyed every bit of the tour.

[@debrahayes3778]

Soft, feminine, lovely with an appreciation and love for family pieces as well as a great eye for thrifting and vintage! What's not to like? This could definitely be a long term home!!

[@elizabethallen4353]

Absolutely love her style and the way she speaks! Also - she mixes blue and green constantly, which I love.

[@katiehope2132]

Love her style, her taste in music (fellow swiftie) and her budgeting tips (Etsy is such a great resource for rugs!) but if I could kindly give her a word of advice as someone who has also been guilty of doing this: girl, don’t disparage yourself by way of your partner! He did those home projects for you, I’m sure he loves you and your creative eye. Whatever ventures you choose, it sounds like he’ll take you seriously and will be supportive, so have some confidence in that! While you may have thought he hated antiquing and see it as a pastime not worth his while, I think his actions speak differently. He sounds invested in you and your interest ❤

[@ZDES178]

Yes, he sounds very supportive of your career; no doubt you support him the same.

[@kathleentx5254]

Super charming, and it feels layered collected and feasible!

[@rebeccanicholson7853]

One of my favorites! Her home is beautiful. Love the soothing colors of blue and green and her tips on sourcing.

[@lisamarutz9772]

I’m so excited❤ I live in a colonial in Pittsburgh, this was so much fun ❤ Garden Style Living is just the BEST❤ Love Mary and her curated collection ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ColleenFromCleveland]

What a joyful episode! Laura definitely created a cozy, calming atmosphere in her home. Beautiful color combinations and details. Bravo!!

[@lanipowell7287]

I love seeing the potential in an average sized builder's grade home with 8 ft ceilings. They are my favorite tours to watch. I think it takes much more creativity to design a beautiful home within these constraints.

[@joaniechristensen8376]

Oh my word, the house is absolutely beautiful! I love everything they have done. She truly is so talented, and her husband a genius. I certainly understand the call to the water. We have a cottage in Maine and I love when we can tour the coastal towns scattered along the ocean. If she has not been to Maine, I hope, she can someday go. Many thanks for sharing her beautiful home!

[@Dahliaismypassion]

Love, love, love her home! The use of color and pattern creates such cozy space. She did it so beautifully.

[@theladynextdoor313]

I really loved seeing this home because it’s very much something I could see myself living in, it’s so relaxed and beautiful!! I love greens and blues and thrifted finds. Her vibe is great and I feel like if I met her in real life we’d be fast friends. My own home has just a touch of boho to it but I really enjoy the nautical touches and always a touch of traditional mixed in (I kept as much of my grandparents items as I could and I love a good estate sale!). Her fabric choices are lovely! Nicely done 😊🙌🏼.

[@wallyrbc]

Yet again I found myself thinking “I’d love to be a guest in this home!”

[@nancytimpa1981]

Girl, you are a delight, and your home is beautiful! I shall be borrowing some of your ideas for sure.

[@sylviagrannemann4311]

So true, we should display what we have and love. Beautiful home👏🏻👏🏻🤗

[@Tuckerz5d]

Lovely home, great tour. thanks so much!

[@renfletchable]

Laura is very engaging :)

[@laurieamberson6134]

One of the absolute best from Homeworthy. Just inviting, warm, lovely

[@deniseking5006]

Love, LOVE the bookcases in the living room. Just beautiful! Such a lovely, informative, and engaging host. Thank you!

[@kimways390]

Finally someone from my hometown ❤

[@jmichaeltaylor6783]

I love this real house. I got clear very early on that there were negative comments so I stopped reading them. I love her stories about finding things, very inspiring. I also envy her her husband and his abilty to add the architectural details, lucky woman.

[@bhhandel]

I love how so many of the recent tours have had fellow thrifting/second hand aficionados!

[@gloriamorgan76]

I have learnt so much - great tips - lovely warm home ❤❤❤

[@rubybishop2988]

Love all the colors. Thanks for the inspiration you have given me !

[@MK-wm6gu]

I absolutely love your home, your mix of color, pattern, and texture, and most of all, your outlook. You are so friendly, positive, and welcoming. My guess is that you are the “hostess with the mostest!” Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Beautiful traditional home.

[@laurenl5843]

This is is a delightful home! The painting of Prague in the hallway is beautiful. It refreshing to see a house tour that is realisticly attainable for the majority. I love everything about this home. Totally my style. Great inspiration. And great designer advice. Thank you, thank you thank you! 💜💜💜💜💜🏡😊

[@dolcedresses5940]

Beautiful home! Thank you for sharing❤

[@tiffanyarmstrong6065]

I’ve been dreaming of the day we’d get to see this home tour. Love EVERYTHING🤩 She is a GM Goddess of design💫

[@kimr.5149]

Such a beautiful home. Great color choices, art and so much more. Thanks for sharing your home with Us.

[@sprivate1333]

lovely home and what makes it so much more is your warmth and welcoming personality. you'll have to do another tour in a few years so we can see what more you've added and or changed. Nice to see another Pittsburgher enjoying the great homes we have to offer!!

[@belovedshername]

That’s some great peace of advice about taking your time to decorate. Absolutely loved this tour, loved the decor and design, and loved her fashion style as well!!!!!

[@lisaadiff]

This tour was so enjoyable and filled with inspiration. Laura is infinitely talented, and she expertly combined timeless design with joyful comfort and family keepsakes. I have so much respect for the time and effort she and Ryan have invested in their home with doable upgrades and affordable items. It was a tutorial of endless traditional ideas, and the outdoor space is icing on the cake. Laura is welcoming, engaging, and down to earth - “We’re TV people” One of Homeworthy’s best and yes, yes, yes to a holiday video! ❤

[@deedeedavis5425]

Can’t wait to find out what her Spring surprise is! I’ll bet it’s a line of furniture designed by the happy couple❤

[@jalov3268]

I watch everything about design and this home and garden is one of the best. Best of all, it feels obtainable for regular folk like me lol. I'm a nurse so I'm not exactly rolling in the $😂

[@RonaldReitz]

Love seeing someone from Pittsburgh! She seems like a sweet person, doesn’t put on airs!

[@d.l.n.7133]

It’s refreshing to hear a young lady speak without a vocal fry in a normal voice tone !!! Without pretense !!!

[@annshr9917]

This lady though still young has a good eye for decoration. Someday, she will evolve into a notable decorator in America.

[@lindaskinner5887]

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home. ❤

[@mturner2584]

Definitely not a Taylor Swift fan but this is a very lovely home. I loved that she does lots of “ high/ low” design and shared lots of info regarding her designs.

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

Same!

[@hoco4871]

She's wonderful, and I love her design choices. The blues and greens are so tranquil, and everything in her home is fresh and pretty, down-to-earth, and doable. Great choice for a home tour!

[@lisaintexass.6975]

Laura has done such a wonderful job with her home. Very talented.

[@jamskeitt7076]

Lovely home… and I love the use of the soft colors and many thrifted items that make a house feel like a home❤

[@HayleySerena]

One of my favourites in a long time! We have a lot of the same colours and belongings, so that was nice to see

[@2010lrain]

Its a gorgeous home, very traditional in style but so comfortable and thrifted too which is very much my style. Love the colours and how its been layered and added to over time which is how most homes evolve. Beautiful ❤

[@gerardguida7727]

I love everything about this home....❤

[@bonniew7736]

This was such an incredible and inspirational home tour. I’ve watched it twice. The homeowner is absolutely lovely in every way … I loved listening to her talk about so many gorgeous pieces in her home. She is kind, unpretentious, inspirational, down-to-earth, incredibly talented and so lovely! I also love second hand stores, thrifts, estate sales … her home and tour inspired me so much today that I am going to shop my home and move things around and then go get some hydrangeas:)))). Thank you … I also love Homeworthy so incredibly much!!

[@maryw3432]

Absolutely beautiful home you have created! You’re design and Ryan’s talent are amazing.

[@vickiemarker9052]

What a beautiful and creative home. So lovely and I love that much of furniture was vintage as well. So many gorgeous touches everywhere!

[@lindaga820]

Laura you have done a wonderful job of decorating you home, it really shows off your talent. The floral fabric on the dining chairs is so lovely. I live about 20 miles south of Pittsburgh, so nice seeing a beautiful local home! Thank you for the tour !!

[@claudiamann7111]

Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. You have a fabulous collection of art nd furniture. You have made a cozy and welcoming home.

[@trishakrenek4171]

I absolutely love your home! I have very similar taste as you do. I too love coastal decor, florals, beautiful items, etc. I could live in your home and be very happy! 💚🥰

[@lorrainel2314]

Loved everything. Thank you for the excellent presentation. I especially liked how Laura styled and renovated the long, narrow living room.

[@helenk5579]

Absolutely love the molding and trim work that she had added to the home! Gorgeous transformation with her furniture, use of color,, etc. Very talented lady..well done!

[@ashleyaldridge1555]

What a lovely home! Very inspiring & full of good tips for one’s own home. It is sad there are people who make it their full-time job to be critical of others instead of being appreciative of this young woman’s vulnerability in having her home & the results of her creativity filmed and put out into the world.

[@JillianSiobhanMal]

I like how she’s traditional but colorful, fresh and approachable. Even though I’m not a Taylor Swift fan, I’d bet we’d like a lot of the same things. Thanks for showing us a variety of styles and price points Homeworthy!

[@SusannahJones-gz2qv]

THAT DINING ROOM😍😍😍

[@DavettaMoore]

Your home is so beautiful.

[@tina12395]

What a beautiful home, love the green color!

[@lowcarbsocial1248]

Great video! So much inspiration ❤ I appreciate all the thrifted finds and creativity. What a happy home!

[@vickiepaul8258]

I really love the design and the thought put into her home, everything flows so nicely, a mix of old, new and thrifted, very talented.

[@Helgeke]

Stunning views from windows and terrace! I also loved the painting of Prague Old Town in the hallway. I would add some reading lamps to the potential reading nooks, for example under the bed room window. Truly cozy home, the place to escape from the noisy outside world.