Family has always come first for Taraji P. Henson. When she noticed her stepmom Angie’s kitchen drawer falling apart during a visit home, the actress knew it was time to give back to the woman who had given her family so much.
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A House Full of Memories
“She just made my daddy a better man,” Taraji shares about Angie, who married her father when Taraji was 16. Their Maryland home became the gathering place where everyone congregated, filled with warmth and her father’s artistic touches. But after his passing in 2006, the house needed some love.
The Vision
Working with designer Stephanie Gamble through Houzz, Taraji planned a stunning transformation:
- Knocked down walls to create an open-concept living space
- Installed a professional-grade six-burner range for Angie’s love of cooking
- Added a sliding glass door to bring in natural light
- Preserved her father’s handmade artwork and furniture pieces
- Created elegant storage solutions throughout
A Personal Touch
“She never expects anything,” Taraji explains about her giving stepmom. The renovation carefully balanced modern updates with cherished memories, incorporating her father’s metal artwork and handcrafted coffee table while bringing fresh life to every room.
The Emotional Reveal
When Angie first saw her transformed home, she was overcome with emotion. “I’m really, really going to enjoy the home,” she said through happy tears, taking in the bright new kitchen and elegant dining space. The red front door – her favorite color – was just the beginning of the personalized touches.
A Gift of Gratitude
“My dad always said, ‘If you have been blessed, then it is your duty to go out into the world and be a blessing,'” Taraji shares. With this renovation, she’s done exactly that, creating a space where family memories can continue to grow.
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