Riverwards General

Riverwards General Hospitality & Residential Interior Design Studio

Out of office ✌️ The rest of the team is still reachable but B & I are taking some time away with family to enjoy a bit ...
08/17/2026

Out of office ✌️
The rest of the team is still reachable but B & I are taking some time away with family to enjoy a bit of summer before September is here.

Go find your sunshine.
-M

There's something about a booth that makes you want to settle in. For this front corner of the café, we wanted to create...
08/12/2026

There's something about a booth that makes you want to settle in.

For this front corner of the café, we wanted to create a spot that felt comfortable and inviting while still being a part of the energy of the room. The upholstered banquette adds a little softness, while the collected artwork keeps it from feeling too polished or precious.

A sailboat, a tiny crab, a bit of blue water - small nods to being at the shore.

The curved banquette and bistro chairs bring in a more modern, almost urban sensibility, which helps balance the nostalgia and keeps the space from leaning too traditional or too coastal.

We kept coming back to the idea that coastal design doesn't have to mean obvious, or theme-y. Sometimes it can just be a palette, a material, a familiar shape, or a collection of things that feel like they might have gathered here over time.

Bright, comfortable, nostalgic, and hopefully the kind of spot you're happy to claim for a while.

Spoiler alert: it's become the most popular seat in the cafe.

Photographer: Haigen G. Pearson
Designed by us Megan Helmuth | Riverwards General

We love making magical spaces ✨️ and this kids play space inside our recent café project was no exception.This room went...
08/10/2026

We love making magical spaces ✨️ and this kids play space inside our recent café project was no exception.

This room went through several iterations and changes - mostly due to structural challenges and constraints discovered during the construction process - but in the end we still made sure we packed as much function and fun into this room as we could.

📸: Haigen G. Pearson
Designed by us Megan Helmuth | Riverwards General

Some detail snaps 📸 of our latest café project. Thanks, as always, go to the guy behind the lens Haigen G. Pearson - for...
08/08/2026

Some detail snaps 📸 of our latest café project.
Thanks, as always, go to the guy behind the lens Haigen G. Pearson - for always capturing the *nearly* impossible to capture.

Photographer: Haigen G. Pearson
Design by us Megan Helmuth | Riverwards General

Did you know that we design kids spaces too? This dutch door was designed specifically for our café project in Ocean Cit...
08/07/2026

Did you know that we design kids spaces too?
This dutch door was designed specifically for our café project in Ocean City, NJ.

The Dutch door model allows children to be safely contained in the playroom (it is a *busy* café) while parents sitting in the lounge area just outside the door can still hear and interact with their kids at play.

The portal windows on the door tied into our coastal yacht inspired design for the café while also adding a whimsical and fun elements for kids and adults alike.

The little countertop was a fun addition to play time. Want to order your coffee from the 6 year old barista playing inside? It's the perfect "pretend play" addition.

And if you want to be with your kids inside the room, there is a comfy adult-sized bench inside with a tray to rest your beverage on!

Photographer 📷 and leader of photoshoot magic✨️: Haigen G. Pearson

Designed by us Megan Helmuth | Riverwards General

Okayyyyy.... just one little sneak peek this time. You know I'm terrible at keeping these to myself! I'm so proud of ou...
05/20/2026

Okayyyyy.... just one little sneak peek this time.
You know I'm terrible at keeping these to myself! I'm so proud of our team and how this project has come together and just in time for all the shoobies (myself included) to enjoy for summer!!

Did you know "Shoobies" is a nickname that started in the late 19th century because daytrippers to the beach would bring their lunches in shoeboxes? Just a fun fact for ya!

Anywho.... some people like stuffed Marlins on their walls. We prefer cute ceramic fish. Thanks for always having *exactly* the right thing!

Perusing some of our photography today for a *special something* we're working on and was reminded how much I still love...
05/04/2026

Perusing some of our photography today for a *special something* we're working on and was reminded how much I still love this color and pattern mixing we did on our much loved Haddonfield project.

Also, the incredible amount of trade talent and coursing that went into just this single photograph! We love our vendors 💚

Happy Monday!Here is what is hyping us up today:-An empty sink (thanks Brian for always washing the dishes!)-The first f...
05/04/2026

Happy Monday!

Here is what is hyping us up today:
-An empty sink (thanks Brian for always washing the dishes!)
-The first female trainer to EVER win the Kentucky Derby and the first derby win for Jose, the jockey who has spent his life working towards this moment.
-Sunshine! It might be in the 50s/60s today but yay for sun!
-Tomorrow is our first big install day .cafe ! Goodness is coming soon to
-Our lovely designer graduates college next week and we are SO excited for her!
-A cute new mug from that I've dreamt about (see stories)
-A GOOD playlist :)

Also, this fabulous kitchen we designed for the sweetest clients and that our talented friend captured for us.

For the new and familiar followers wondering how we got here.... scroll through for our story! A little more about our s...
04/07/2026

For the new and familiar followers wondering how we got here.... scroll through for our story! A little more about our studio:

▪️We specialize in boutique hospitality and residential design.
▪️As concept driven story-tellers, we always look for the history of the building, and get inspiration from the world around us.
▪️Functionality is paramount in our designs, and we value our local vendor partnerships in helping us achieve high quality solutions to meet our clients needs.
▪️We care deeply about our clients and projects, and believe in creating meaningful trust-based relationships.

If you're looking to create a truly memorable space for your hospitality brand, or hoping to give your home the charm and character you desire, please reach out to us to start a conversation! Our inquiry form can be found on our website.

Keywords: Hospitality interior design, residential interior design, chester county interior design, restaurant interior design, boutique interior design, boutique interiors, small business, Kennett Square business, Philadelphia interior design, interior designer, husband and wife team

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