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“House of oddities” is a spot-on description for Ada and James’s home when we first saw it. From the weird diagonal flooring to the clunky fireplace surround to the misguided DIY mudroom to the abundance of windows and recessed lights, there was a lot holding this place back from getting top dollar on the market. Luckily, they were all (relatively) easy fixes. Once we got the kitchen, living and dining rooms, and master suite updated and completely functional, we added custom design touches to make this home extra special—and extra appealing to potential buyers!
Resource Guide
BSS08E03 Ada James
Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!
| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | STYLE | Product | Company | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kitchen | Backsplash Tile | Ethereal Flicker Calacatta (Honed) with Brass | Ethereal Flicker Calacatta (Honed) with Brass | AKDO | MB1203-FLCKH0 |
| 2 | Kitchen | Sink | Blanco Quatrus R15 U 2 in Stainless Steel | Blanco Quatrus R15 U 2 in Stainless Steel | Blanco | 401519 |
| 3 | Kitchen | Faucet | Trinsic Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black | Trinsic Single Handle Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Matte Black | Delta Faucet | 9159-BL-DST |
| 4 | Kitchen | Cabinetry | Uppers and Lowers: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace; island: Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray | Uppers and Lowers: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace; island: Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray | Elegant Woodwork | OC-65; HC-105 |
| 5 | Kitchen | Cabinet Knobs | Mod Hex Knob 1½" in Satin Brass | Mod Hex Knob 1½" in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86458US4 |
| 6 | Kitchen | Cabinet Pulls | Freestone Pull 4" in Satin Brass | Freestone Pull 4" in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86454US4 |
| 7 | Kitchen | Pantry Pulls | Freestone Pull 8" in Satin Brass | Freestone Pull 8" in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86456US4 |
| 8 | Kitchen | Coffee Bar Pulls | Freestone Pull 6" in Satin Brass | Freestone Pull 6" in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86455US4 |
| 9 | Kitchen | Island Pendants | Brynne 1-Light LED Pendant in Flat White | Brynne 1-Light LED Pendant in Flat White | Generation Lighting | P1442FWH-L1 |
| 10 | Kitchen | Refrigerator | Frigidaire Professional 18 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator | Frigidaire Professional 18 Cu. Ft. Top Freezer Refrigerator | Frigidaire | FPHT1897TF |
| 11 | Kitchen | Range | Frigidaire Professional 30'' Electric Front Control Freestanding Range | Frigidaire Professional 30'' Electric Front Control Freestanding Range | Frigidaire | FPEH3077RF |
| 12 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Frigidaire Professional 24'' Built-In Dishwasher with EvenDry System | Frigidaire Professional 24'' Built-In Dishwasher with EvenDry System | Frigidaire | FPID2498SF |
| 13 | Kitchen | Microwave | Frigidaire Professional 2.0 Cu. Ft. Built-In Microwave | Frigidaire Professional 2.0 Cu. Ft. Built-In Microwave | Frigidaire | CPMO209RF |
| 14 | Kitchen | Countertop | Chia | Chia | HanStone Quartz | N/A |
| 15 | Kitchen | Stone Fabricator | N/A | N/A | OK Granite | N/A |
| 16 | Kitchen | Runner Rug | Arteaga Persian Inspired Gray/Blue Area Rug | Arteaga Persian Inspired Gray/Blue Area Rug | Wayfair | BGRS1367 |
| 17 | Kitchen | Bar Stools | Alyssa Traditional 24" Bar Stool in Black | Alyssa Traditional 24" Bar Stool in Black | Wayfair | ZPCD4629 |
| 18 | Kitchen | Wood Cheese Board | Gourmet Cheese Board and Platter | Gourmet Cheese Board and Platter | Wayfair | FRU1894 |
| 19 | Kitchen | Marble Bowl | Marble Key Bowl | Marble Key Bowl | Wayfair | CKG2026 |
| 20 | Kitchen | Marble Cutting Board | Shray Marble Cutting Board with Leather Strap in Green | Shray Marble Cutting Board with Leather Strap in Green | Wayfair | BSTU6995 |
| 21 | Kitchen | Ceramic Vase | Baldric Ceramic Table Vase | Baldric Ceramic Table Vase | Wayfair | TRNT4352 |
| 22 | Kitchen | Planters | Tania Mid Century 2-Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Tania Mid Century 2-Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Wayfair | EHQ4096 |
| 23 | Kitchen | Drapery | Perspective in White with Blackout Lining | Perspective in White with Blackout Lining | Smith & Noble | 18637 |
| 24 | Kitchen | Drapery Hardware | Lexington Wall Mount Hardware with End Cap in Java | Lexington Wall Mount Hardware with End Cap in Java | Smith & Noble | 13637 |
| 25 | Living Room | Leather and Iron Chairs | Wendell Papasan Chair | Wendell Papasan Chair | Wayfair | UNRT1268 |
| 26 | Living Room | Area Rug | Gaines Power Loomed Natural Area Rug | Gaines Power Loomed Natural Area Rug | Wayfair | CHLH1005 |
| 27 | Living Room | Area Rug | Clair Grey Area Rug | Clair Grey Area Rug | Wayfair | C000492310 |
| 28 | Living Room | Poufs | Potvin Fringed Pouf | Potvin Fringed Pouf | Wayfair | QLR2414 |
| 29 | Living Room | Floor Basket | Floor Basket | Floor Basket | Wayfair | TRNT4308 |
| 30 | Living Room | Wool Throw | Wool Throw | Wool Throw | Wayfair | JNEC1176 |
| 31 | Living Room | Floor Lamp | Campas 65.5" Tree Floor Lamp | Campas 65.5" Tree Floor Lamp | Wayfair | BYST8848 |
| 32 | Living Room | Wall Sconces | Palmyra 1-Light Wall Sconce in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Palmyra 1-Light Wall Sconce in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Generation Lighting | WB1886ORB/BBS |
| 33 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround | Marmi Bianchi in Calacatta Honed 12 x 24 | Marmi Bianchi in Calacatta Honed 12 x 24 | Julian Tile | MCA1224H |
| 34 | Living Room | Drapery | Outside: Perspective in White with Blackout Lining; inside: Riviera in Ivory | Outside: Perspective in White with Blackout Lining; inside: Riviera in Ivory | Smith & Noble | 18637 18376 |
| 35 | Living Room | Drapery Hardware | Lexington Wall Mount Hardware with End Cap in Java | Lexington Wall Mount Hardware with End Cap in Java | Smith & Noble | 13637 |
| 36 | Dining Room | Dining Table | Larkson White Dining Table | Larkson White Dining Table | Wayfair | LGLY5342 |
| 37 | Dining Room | Chandelier | Brindalla 24-Light Chandelier | Brindalla 24-Light Chandelier | Wayfair | WRLO6046 |
| 38 | Dining Room | Mirror | Hub Accent Mirror | Hub Accent Mirror | Wayfair | UMB2718 |
| 39 | Dining Room | Planters | Tania Mid Century 2-Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Tania Mid Century 2-Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Wayfair | EHQ4096 |
| 40 | Mud Room | Light Fixture | Hounslow 1-Light Flushmount in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Hounslow 1-Light Flushmount in Oil Rubbed Bronze | Generation Lighting | FM404ORB |
| 41 | Mud Room | Floor Tile | Comfort-C in Grey Geo | Comfort-C in Grey Geo | Julian Tile | DCOCG40 |
| 42 | Mud Room | Custom Storage Bench | Custom in Linear Ash | Custom in Linear Ash | Stor-X | N/A |
| 43 | Mud Room | Cabinet Pulls | Freestone Pull 8" in Satin Brass | Freestone Pull 8" in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86456US4 |
| 44 | Mud Room | Doormat | Coco Cluster Welcome Doormat | Coco Cluster Welcome Doormat | Wayfair | ENVE1094 |
| 45 | Mud Room | Corkboard | Ghent Gemini Colored Cork Bulletin Board with Black Frame | Ghent Gemini Colored Cork Bulletin Board with Black Frame | Wayfair | GEX1176 |
| 46 | Mud Room | Throw Pillow | Doerun Pillow Cover in Black | Doerun Pillow Cover in Black | Wayfair | EDIV1269 |
| 47 | Mud Room | Throw Pillow | Arrow Chevron Print Cotton Pillow Cover | Arrow Chevron Print Cotton Pillow Cover | Wayfair | OFNT1008 |
| 48 | Bathroom | Shower Floor Tile | 1" x 4" Herringbone Thassos in Polished | 1" x 4" Herringbone Thassos in Polished | AKDO | MB1232-HB14P0 |
| 49 | Bathroom | Shower Wall Tile | Bianco Carrara 12 x 24 in Honed | Bianco Carrara 12 x 24 in Honed | Tile & Stone Source | 127-CWMT1224H |
| 50 | Bathroom | Custom Shower Glass | Custom | Custom | Cascade Glass | N/A |
| 51 | Bathroom | Mirror | Custom | Custom | Cascade Glass | N/A |
| 52 | Bathroom | Backsplash Tile | Luminous Beam Calacatta with Gold in Honed | Luminous Beam Calacatta with Gold in Honed | AKDO | MB1203-DS0800 |
| 53 | Bathroom | Floor Tile | 12 x 12 Thassos in Honed | 12 x 12 Thassos in Honed | AKDO | MB1232-1212H0 |
| 54 | Bathroom | Shower Waterproofing | Kerdi Board and Kerdi Shower Niche | Kerdi Board and Kerdi Shower Niche | Schluter Systems | N/A |
| 55 | Bathroom | Shower Kit | Pivotal TempAssure 17T Series H2Okinetic Shower Trim in Matte Black | Pivotal TempAssure 17T Series H2Okinetic Shower Trim in Matte Black | Delta Faucet | T17T299-BL |
| 56 | Bathroom | Sink Faucets | Trinsic Single Handle Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet Trim in Matte Black | Trinsic Single Handle Wall Mount Bathroom Faucet Trim in Matte Black | Delta Faucet | T3559LF-BLWL |
| 57 | Bathroom | Vanity | Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray | Benjamin Moore Rockport Gray | Elegant Woodwork | HC-105 |
| 58 | Bathroom | Vanity Hardware | Grayson Crystal Knob in Flat Black | Grayson Crystal Knob in Flat Black | Emtek | 86570US19 |
| 59 | Bathroom | Vanity Sconces | Vega in Black | Vega in Black | Kuzco Lighting | WS10324 |
| 60 | Bathroom | Countertop | Chia | Chia | HanStone Quartz | |
| 61 | Bathroom | Sinks | Verticyl Rectangle Under-Mount Bathroom Sink in White | Verticyl Rectangle Under-Mount Bathroom Sink in White | Kohler | K-2882-0 |
| 62 | Bathroom | Toilet | San Souci Comfort Height One-Piece Compact Elongated Toilet in White | San Souci Comfort Height One-Piece Compact Elongated Toilet in White | Kohler | K-5172-0 |
| 63 | Bedroom | Bed Frame | Alrai Upholstered Panel Bed in Zuma White | Alrai Upholstered Panel Bed in Zuma White | Wayfair | MCRW5687 |
| 64 | Bedroom | Nightstands | Westerleigh 1-Drawer Nightstand in Gray | Westerleigh 1-Drawer Nightstand in Gray | Wayfair | COGL1056 |
| 65 | Bedroom | Hide Area Rug | Duran Pewter Area Rug in Gold | Duran Pewter Area Rug in Gold | Wayfair | UNRS1634 |
| 66 | Bedroom | Area Rug | Kiti Hand-Woven Ivory Area Rug in Natural | Kiti Hand-Woven Ivory Area Rug in Natural | Wayfair | BAYI2864 |
| 67 | Bedroom | Jewelry Box | Monrow Jewelry Box with Mirror | Monrow Jewelry Box with Mirror | Wayfair | HMO2183 |
| 68 | Bedroom | Juju Hat | Juju Hat Wall Hanging | Juju Hat Wall Hanging | Wayfair | OFNT1022 |
| 69 | Bedroom | Marble Tray | Williamsburg Marble Accent Tray | Williamsburg Marble Accent Tray | Wayfair | CKG2144 |
| 70 | Bedroom | Table Lamps | Heliconia 29" Table Lamp in Silver/Brown | Heliconia 29" Table Lamp in Silver/Brown | Wayfair | BCHH5577 |
| 71 | Bedroom | Bed Linens | Wayfair Basics 1800 Series 4-Piece Sheet Set in White | Wayfair Basics 1800 Series 4-Piece Sheet Set in White | Wayfair | WFBS1772 |
| 72 | Bedroom | Floor Lamp | Mcabee 60" Task Floor Lamp | Mcabee 60" Task Floor Lamp | Wayfair | W000485392 |
| 73 | Bedroom | Mattress | Sofie Mattress in Queen | Sofie Mattress in Queen | Sleepenvie | N/A |
| 74 | Bedroom | Chandelier | Mara Chandelier in Aged Brass | Mara Chandelier in Aged Brass | Tech Lighting | 700MRAWR-LED927 |
| 75 | Bedroom | Drapery | Outside: Perspective in White with Blackout Lining; inside: Riviera in Ivory | Outside: Perspective in White with Blackout Lining; inside: Riviera in Ivory | Smith & Noble | 18637 18376 |
| 76 | Bedroom | Drapery Hardware | Lexington Wall Mount Hardware with End Cap in Java | Lexington Wall Mount Hardware with End Cap in Java | Smith & Noble | 13637 |
| 77 | Entry | Custom Closet Organizer | Custom in Diva White | Custom in Diva White | Stor-X | N/A |
| 78 | Entry | Door Hardware | Modern Disc Crystal Knob Rectangular Rosette / Satin Brass / Dummy | Modern Disc Crystal Knob Rectangular Rosette / Satin Brass / Dummy | Emtek | 5052US4 |
| 79 | Entry | Doors | True Craft Door with Glass Insert | True Craft Door with Glass Insert | Metrie | N/A |
| 80 | Paint | Interior Walls | Chantilly Lace in Eggshell | Chantilly Lace in Eggshell | Benjamin Moore | OC-65 |
| 81 | Paint | Trim | Chantilly Lace in Semi-Gloss | Chantilly Lace in Semi-Gloss | Benjamin Moore | OC-65 |
| 82 | Paint | Ceiling | Chantilly Lace in Flat | Chantilly Lace in Flat | Benjamin Moore | OC-65 |
| 83 | Miscellaneous | Art | N/A | N/A | New Zones | N/A |
| 84 | Miscellaneous | Hardwood Flooring | Antique Perspective in Polar Bear | Antique Perspective in Polar Bear | Twelve Oaks | N/A |
| 85 | Miscellaneous | Hardwood Installation | N/A | N/A | Hatton's Hardwood | N/A |
| 86 | Miscellaneous | Floor Vents | OG 3" x 10" in Matte Black | OG 3" x 10" in Matte Black | Aria Vent | N/A |
| 87 | Miscellaneous | Honeycomb Cellular Shades | Shade-O-Matic in Linen White | Shade-O-Matic in Linen White | Allure Window Fashions | N/A |
| 88 | Miscellaneous | Front and Rear Door Hardwre | Lausanne Brass Tubular Entry Set with Dumont Lever / Satin Brass | Lausanne Brass Tubular Entry Set with Dumont Lever / Satin Brass | Emtek | 4819US4 |
| 89 | Miscellaneous | Front and Rear Doors | N/A | N/A | Lux Windows & Doors | N/A |
| 90 | Miscellaneous | Interior Door Hardware | Dumont Lever with Modern Rectangular Rosette in Flat Black | Dumont Lever with Modern Rectangular Rosette in Flat Black | Emtek | 5112US19 |
| 91 | Miscellaneous | Interior Doors | True Craft Door | True Craft Door | Metrie | N/A |
| 92 | Miscellaneous | Baseboard | Pretty Simple Scene I 5¼" MDF Baseboard | Pretty Simple Scene I 5¼" MDF Baseboard | Metrie | CPS1B1PMD16 |
| 93 | Miscellaneous | Casing | Very Square Scene II 3½" MDF Casing | Very Square Scene II 3½" MDF Casing | Metrie | CVS2C1PMD12 |
| 94 | Miscellaneous | Floor Protection | N/A | N/A | Ramboard | N/A |
| 95 | Miscellaneous | Storage Containers | N/A | N/A | C Can Store | N/A |
| 96 | Miscellaneous | Cleaning Services | N/A | N/A | ServPro Cleaning | N/A |
| 97 | Miscellaneous | Contractor | N/A | N/A | Rocky Mountain Exterior & Interior Exteriors & Interiors | N/A |
| 98 | Miscellaneous | Local Design Support | N/A | N/A | Reena Sotropa In House Design Group | N/A |
| 99 | Miscellaneous | Painting Services | N/A | N/A | Bignold Painting | N/A |
| 100 | Miscellaneous | Disposal Bins | N/A | N/A | Gorilla Bin Rentals | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
MASTER MARBLE
One of the most valuable upgrades we made to this house was the overhaul of the master bathroom. After changing the location of the entry and adding a pocket door, we got to work adding tile and fixtures that evoke a glamorous, spa-like feel. While the double vanity is a total showstopper—check it out in the before and after gallery above—there’s also beauty tucked away in the shower with this honed marble.
GOOD AS GOLD
We remodeled the kitchen by shuffling around the existing cabinetry and bringing in additional cabinets in a neutral hue. To increase saleability, we also upped the size of the island and installed a state-of-the-art appliance package. Finally, it was time for some elegance and sparkle in the form of this geometric marble and brass backsplash—it replaced a hideous faux brick tile that reminded us of a bad rash.
SITTING PRETTY
The master bedroom got a refresh with a new set of doors, a fresh color palette, and comfy furniture and linens. After all that, there was still enough space to stage a sitting area filled with cozy textures and soft shades. (Can’t you picture yourself curling up in one of those chairs with a good book?) This is now a master bedroom that will help sell the house.
THE TEAM
Local design support: Reena Sotropa In House Design Group
Contractor: Rocky Mountain Exteriors & Interiors
Hardwood flooring: Twelve Oaks
Painting services: Bignold Painting
