Shabby-chic • Calming • Elegant touches • Well-defined spaces • Not a full open concept—for once!
We were mentally renovating Catherine’s home before we even walked in the front door—because half of the exterior was eclipsed by shrubbery! In addition to the overgrown landscaping, the interior layout was choppy and things were falling apart in every room. (Oh, plus the asbestos.) Luckily, none of it was too much to overcome in five weeks. We added cohesiveness with hardwood flooring throughout, updated both fireplaces, and poured a lot of Catherine’s budget into the kitchen cabinetry and appliances. And, of course, we had fun infusing smart design features wherever we could.
Resource Guide
BSS08E04 Catherine Ashley
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 | Range | Modernist 36" Pro Dual-Fuel Steam Range in Stainless Steel | Modernist 36" Pro Dual-Fuel Steam Range in Stainless Steel | Dacor | DOP36M94DLS |
| 2 | Kitchen | Hood Vent Power Pack | Vent Power Pack | Vent Power Pack | Dacor | RNIVS1 |
| 3 | Kitchen | Hood Vent Liner | Vent Liner | Vent Liner | Dacor | RNIHL36 |
| 4 | Kitchen | Refrigerator | Modernist 42" Four-Door French Door in Stainless Steel | Modernist 42" Four-Door French Door in Stainless Steel | Dacor | DRF427500AP |
| 5 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Modernist 24" Dishwasher in Stainless Steel | Modernist 24" Dishwasher in Stainless Steel | Dacor | DDW24M999US |
| 6 | Kitchen | Microwave | Heritage 24" Microwave-in-a-Drawer in Stainless Steel | Heritage 24" Microwave-in-a-Drawer in Stainless Steel | Dacor | RNMD24S |
| 7 | Kitchen | Cabinet Knobs | Newport Knob in Flat Black | Newport Knob in Flat Black | Emtek | 86432US19 |
| 8 | Kitchen | Cabinet Pulls | Cup Pull in Flat Black | Cup Pull in Flat Black | Emtek | 86103US19 |
| 9 | Kitchen | Appliance Pulls | Alexander Appliance Pull in Flat Black | Alexander Appliance Pull in Flat Black | Emtek | 86643US19 |
| 10 | Kitchen | Countertop | Whistler | Whistler | HanStone Quartz | N/A |
| 11 | Kitchen | Stone Fabricator | N/A | N/A | Dauter Stone | N/A |
| 12 | Kitchen | Cabinetry | Benjaimin Moore Balboa Mist | Benjaimin Moore Balboa Mist | The Cabinet Co. | N/A |
| 13 | Kitchen | Island Pendants | Cobson Collection 1-Light Pendant Semi-Flush in Olde Bronze | Cobson Collection 1-Light Pendant Semi-Flush in Olde Bronze | Kichler Lighting | 42585OZ |
| 14 | Kitchen | Kitchen Sink | Manor House in Fireclay White | Manor House in Fireclay White | Franke | MHK720-35 |
| 15 | Kitchen | Kitchen Faucet | Farm House in Polished Chrome | Farm House in Polished Chrome | Franke | FF6000a |
| 16 | Kitchen | Backsplash | Bianco Cararra 3x6 in Polished and Beveled | Bianco Cararra 3x6 in Polished and Beveled | Tile & Stone Source | 127-CWMT0306B |
| 17 | Kitchen | Marble Bowl | Marble Key Bowl | Marble Key Bowl | Wayfair | CKG2026 |
| 18 | Family Room | Wingback Chair | Westrick Wingback Chair | Westrick Wingback Chair | Wayfair | OPHL1084 |
| 19 | Family Room | Decorative Beads | Knott Decorative Beads | Knott Decorative Beads | Wayfair | OPCO7249 |
| 20 | Family Room | Decorative Ladder | Wood 6-Foot Blanket Ladder | Wood 6-Foot Blanket Ladder | Wayfair | LRFY6330 |
| 21 | Family Room | Throw Blanket | Dacula Cotton Throw | Dacula Cotton Throw | Wayfair | EDIV1253 |
| 22 | Family Room | Vase | Alegra Vase | Alegra Vase | Wayfair | TRNT4245 |
| 23 | Family Room | Fireplace | Cast Plus Surround | Cast Plus Surround | Enviro Fireplaces | EX32 |
| 24 | Family Room | Drapes | Linen in Optic White with Privacy Lining | Linen in Optic White with Privacy Lining | Smith & Noble | 9454 |
| 25 | Living Room | Juju Hat | Juju Hat Wall Hanging | Juju Hat Wall Hanging | Wayfair | OFNT1022 |
| 26 | Living Room | Throw Pillow | Norris Plush Velvet Throw Pillow in Pink | Norris Plush Velvet Throw Pillow in Pink | Wayfair | PILH1148 |
| 27 | Living Room | Floor Basket | Floor Basket | Floor Basket | Wayfair | TRNT4308 |
| 28 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround | Jeffrey Court Spanish Cathedral Statuario, 6x6 | Jeffrey Court Spanish Cathedral Statuario, 6x6 | Tile & Stone Source | JC-15180 |
| 29 | Living Room | Fireplace Base | Yorkville | Yorkville | HanStone Quartz | N/A |
| 30 | Living Room | Additional Furniture and Decor | N/A | N/A | CF Interiors | N/A |
| 31 | Dining Room | Chairs | Royal Palm Beach Solid Wood Dining Chair in White | Royal Palm Beach Solid Wood Dining Chair in White | Wayfair | BCHH7332 |
| 32 | Dining Room | Wooden Planters | Loughlin 2-Piece Wood Pot Planter Set | Loughlin 2-Piece Wood Pot Planter Set | Wayfair | UNRS6613 |
| 33 | Dining Room | Chandelier | Woodruff 6-Light Linear Chandelier | Woodruff 6-Light Linear Chandelier | Generation Lighting | F3278/6PN |
| 34 | Dining Room | Blinds | Shade-O-Matic Wood Blinds in Wirebrush/Sailcloth | Shade-O-Matic Wood Blinds in Wirebrush/Sailcloth | L2 Interiors Calgary | N/A |
| 35 | Entry | Front Door | Plank Craftsman Light Entry Door with Glass | Plank Craftsman Light Entry Door with Glass | Pella | N/A |
| 36 | Entry | Light | Dalton in Beige | Dalton in Beige | Kuzco Lighting | FM7920 |
| 37 | Entry | Floor Vent | OG 3"x10" in Matte Black | OG 3"x10" in Matte Black | Aria Vent | N/A |
| 38 | Entry | Bench | Carnany Lower Wood Bench in Black | Carnany Lower Wood Bench in Black | Wayfair | LFMF3305 |
| 39 | Entry | Blanket | Brezza Chunky Knit Merino Wool Throw in Cream | Brezza Chunky Knit Merino Wool Throw in Cream | Wayfair | EDIV1082 |
| 40 | Entry | Baskets | Seagrass 3-Piece Basket Set | Seagrass 3-Piece Basket Set | Wayfair | MTNA3201 |
| 41 | Entry | Stairs and Railing | Custom | Custom | Spindle, Stairs & Railings | N/A |
| 42 | Exterior | Landscaping | Custom | Custom | Chinook Landscaping | N/A |
| 43 | Exterior | Stone Siding | N/A | N/A | Stone Concept Calgary | N/A |
| 44 | Exterior | Lighting | Wellsworth 3-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern in Painted Brushed Steel | Wellsworth 3-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern in Painted Brushed Steel | Generation Lighting | OL13201PBS |
| 45 | Exterior | Side Table | Grotto Side Table in Birch | Grotto Side Table in Birch | Wayfair | JNEC1356 |
| 46 | Exterior | Throw Pillow | Arrow Chevron Print Cotton Pillow Cover in White | Arrow Chevron Print Cotton Pillow Cover in White | Wayfair | OFNT1008 |
| 47 | Exterior | Windows | Architect Series | Architect Series | Pella | N/A |
| 48 | Paint | Walls | Simply White in Eggshell | Simply White in Eggshell | Benjamin Moore | OC-117 |
| 49 | Paint | Trim | Simply White in Semi-Gloss | Simply White in Semi-Gloss | Benjamin Moore | OC-117 |
| 50 | Paint | Front Door | Yarmouth Blue in Custom Finish | Yarmouth Blue in Custom Finish | Benjamin Moore | HC-150 |
| 51 | Paint | Exterior Siding | Collingwood in Eggshell | Collingwood in Eggshell | Benjamin Moore | OC-28 |
| 52 | Miscellaneous | Hardwood Floor | Old Town in Grey Shadow | Old Town in Grey Shadow | Primco | PSOEWB5GS |
| 53 | Miscellaneous | Hardwood Installation | N/A | N/A | Hardwood Gallery & Design Centre | N/A |
| 54 | Miscellaneous | Storage Containers | N/A | N/A | C Can Store | N/A |
| 55 | Miscellaneous | Disposal Bins | N/A | N/A | Gorilla Bin Rentals | N/A |
| 56 | Miscellaneous | Painters | N/A | N/A | Wow 1 Day Painting | N/A |
| 57 | Miscellaneous | Cleaning Services | N/A | N/A | ServPro Cleaning | N/A |
| 58 | Miscellaneous | Local Design Support | N/A | N/A | Nyla Free Designs | N/A |
| 59 | Miscellaneous | Baseboard | Fashion Forward Scene II 7¼" MDF Baseboard | Fashion Forward Scene II 7¼" MDF Baseboard | Metrie | CFF2B2PMD16 |
| 60 | Miscellaneous | Casing | Fashion Forward Scene II 3½" MDF Casing | Fashion Forward Scene II 3½" MDF Casing | Metrie | CFF2C1PMD12 |
| 61 | Miscellaneous | Interior Doors | Masonite Expo Heritage Series Logan Moulded Panel Door | Masonite Expo Heritage Series Logan Moulded Panel Door | Metrie | N/A |
| 62 | Miscellaneous | Door Levers | Milano Lever with Wilshire Rosette in Polished Chrome | Milano Lever with Wilshire Rosette in Polished Chrome | Emtek | 8161US26 |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
A WARM FRONT
This house had a tired exterior and zero curb appeal. We started by editing the existing vegetation and bringing in new plants and trees for colorful impact. We also updated the exterior paint color, installed a powder blue front door, replaced the red brick with a gray stacked stone, and constructed a brand-new walkway so buyers have a clear path right to the front door. Say hello to the home’s fresh, elevated first impression!
A DEFINING MOMENT
Originally, Catherine’s dining room was just kind of floating between the kitchen and family room. So we carved out a space in front of the bay window and defined it with a faux cowhide rug and an elegant overhead lighting fixture. We also more clearly defined the living room on the other side of the house—it had been sending mixed messages with both a workstation and a lounging area.
SETTING THE STAGE
We ripped back the kitchen and gave it new life with sophisticated cabinetry, windows in place of the leaky French doors, and a suite of dreamy new fixtures and appliances. And since Catherine was putting this home on the market, staging each room so that potential buyers can picture themselves living, eating, and sleeping there was just as important as the permanent upgrades. In the kitchen, for example, we set out an open cookbook and a few simple food prep items.
