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With seven kids plus a baby on the way, Austin and Cody needed a home that would comfortably fit a family of 10. Since most houses simply aren’t built for that many people, we knew that whatever we found would have to undergo some major renovations to make it work. Luckily, we found a spacious, two-floor home with a large yard in a convenient neighborhood that everyone agreed felt like home. Over the next eight weeks—we had to get the renovations done before baby number eight arrived!—we knocked down walls, overhauled the kitchen and family room, and made sure every detail served a purpose in order to give Austin and Cody a new home that’s as functional as it is stylish.

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PBS14E12 Austin Cody

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	Sink	Blanco Precis, 30 Inch single Bowl, White	Blanco Precis, 30 Inch single Bowl, White	Blanco	442533
2	Kitchen	Faucet	Blanco Empressa, Chrome	Blanco Empressa, Chrome	Blanco	441425
3	Kitchen	Cabinetry Hardware	Freestone Finger Pull, Flat Black	Freestone Finger Pull, Flat Black	Emtek	86452
4	Kitchen	Pendant Light	Galloway 3 – Light Indoor Pendant, Aged Iron	Galloway 3 – Light Indoor Pendant, Aged Iron	Generation Lighting	F3089/3DAC/AC
5	Kitchen	Banquette Lighting	Dunne 1, Aged Iron	Dunne 1, Aged Iron	Generation Lighting	EP1061AI
6	Kitchen	Countertop	Mararra	Mararra	Wilsonart	Q4026
7	Kitchen	Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Smith & Noble	16690
8	Kitchen	Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Smith & Noble	15323
9	Kitchen	Cabinetry	N/A	N/A	CliqStudios	N/A
10	Kitchen	Pantry Organization	N/A	N/A	Neat Method	N/A
11	Kitchen	Patio Doors	Exterior, Plastpro Fiberglass	Exterior, Plastpro Fiberglass	Trimlite	DRS10
12	Kitchen	Interior Doors	Interior Shaker, MDR Primed	Interior Shaker, MDR Primed	Trimlite	8433
13	Family Room	Fireplace Tile	Herringbone Cream Taupe	Herringbone Cream Taupe	AKDO	MB1716-HB14H0
14	Family Room	Rug	Wolter, Brushed Nickel/Angora	Wolter, Brushed Nickel/Angora	Jaipur Living	JM36
15	Family Room	Pillows	Peykan, Gardenia/Birch	Peykan, Gardenia/Birch	Jaipur Living	PEY02
16	Family Room	Fan	52” Vision – Oil Rubbed Bronze	52” Vision – Oil Rubbed Bronze	Monte Carlo Fans	3VNR52OZD – V1
17	Family Room	Sconces	Towner One Light Wall, Satin Bronze	Towner One Light Wall, Satin Bronze	Generation Lighting	4141301-848
18	Family Room	Patio Doors	Exterior, Plastpro Fiberglass	Exterior, Plastpro Fiberglass	Trimlite	DRS10
19	Family Room	Interior Doors	Interior Shaker, MDR Primed	Interior Shaker, MDR Primed	Trimlite	8433
20	Family Room	Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Smith & Noble	16690
21	Family Room	Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Smith & Noble	15323
22	Family Room	Study Surface	Soho	Soho	Wilsonart	Q1019
23	Entry / Living Room	Door Hardware	Baden Freestone & Dummy, Flat Black	Baden Freestone & Dummy, Flat Black	Emtek	4820/4810
24	Entry / Living Room	Rug	Lapins, Taos Taupe/ Jet Black	Lapins, Taos Taupe/ Jet Black	Jaipur Living	LNK05
25	Entry / Living Room	Pillows	Peykan, Terzan, Turtledove/Bungee Cord	Peykan, Terzan, Turtledove/Bungee Cord	Jaipur Living	PEY - 10
26	Entry / Living Room	Chandelier	Landon 20 , Smith Steel	Landon 20 , Smith Steel	Generation Lighting	F3217/20SMS
27	Entry / Living Room	Entry Door	Exterior, Plastpro Fiberglass	Exterior, Plastpro Fiberglass	Trimlite	DRS10
28	Entry / Living Room	Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Smith & Noble	16690
29	Entry / Living Room	Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Smith & Noble	15323
30	Laundry	Tile	Passage Revival Black	Passage Revival Black	AKDO	PO2290–REV100
31	Laundry	Sink	Precis, 30” Sink bowl, White	Precis, 30” Sink bowl, White	Blanco	442533
32	Laundry	Faucet	Sonoma, Stainless & White	Sonoma, Stainless & White	Blanco	442055
33	Laundry	Interior Doors	Interior Shaker, MDR Primed	Interior Shaker, MDR Primed	Trimlite	8433
34	Laundry	Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Carlsbad Natural, Pinch Pleat Drapery	Smith & Noble	16690
35	Laundry	Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Dephi Natural, Woven Shades	Smith & Noble	15323
36	Misc	Flooring Throughout	Krypton Crown	Krypton Crown	Rivafloors	N/A
37	Misc	Outdoor Lights	Barn Light Medium One Light	Barn Light Medium One Light	Generation Lighting	8637401-12
38	Misc	Patio Lights	Outdoor Cylinders, Bronze	Outdoor Cylinders, Bronze	Generation Lighting	8413997s-10
39	Misc	Powder Room Floor Tiles	Tribune Mosaic, Grey	Tribune Mosaic, Grey	Jeffrey Court	14305

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN? NOT HERE!

Of all the rooms in the house, Cody and Austin were most particular about the kitchen—and with good reason! The whole family likes to help cook, and the oldest kids are frequent bakers (they recently sold more than 40 dozen cookies to raise money for a vacation!). There also had to be enough room for the whole crew to comfortably sit down to a meal. An oversized island, dedicated baking station, and 22′ built-in banquette with dual tables ensure there’s a place for everyone in the family’s new kitchen.

LOADS OF FUN

Doing laundry for 10 is a big job, and the home’s original laundry room was definitely not up to the task. We took out a closet to enlarge the room’s useable space, and also added more cabinets and counter space to make room for laundry baskets. We could have stacked the washer and dryer to even further maximize space, but side-by-side units are easier for the kids to operate, which was among the most important consideration for this room!

A STUDY NOOK THEY’LL NEVER WANT TO LEAVE

We carved out a bit of the family room to create a space for the kids to call their own. We wanted the space to be functional for both studying and lounging, which we accomplished with built-in workstations, plenty of storage space (each kid gets their cubby area) and sturdy, cushy loungers are great for doing homework or hanging out. With a homework nook like this, who wouldn’t want to study all night?

Bring It Home

Want to know more about the fabulous furnishings in Austin and Cody’s new home? Click the blue box at the top of the page!

THE TEAM

Art director: Rebecca Zajac
Construction lead: Kingdom Home Remodel and Repair

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PBS14E12 Austin Cody