Melody and Chris moved to their current neighborhood to be close to an amazing Deaf and Hard of Hearing school program for their eldest daughter, Arianna. While they loved their new community, their house’s layout was dysfunctional, and they found themselves underutilizing their large living room.
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We revamped the living room, kitchen, dining room, and family room to give Melody, Chris, and their daughters the perfect forever home for their family of four.
Before & After
Resource Guide
FHS07E09 Melody Chris
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| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | Product | Company | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Throughout | Recessed Lighting | HLB4LED | HALO | HLB4 LED |
| 2 | Throughout | Measurements | Room Measurement Services | EGP Imaging | N/A |
| 3 | Entry | Door Hardware | Normandy Sectional Tubular Entry Set | Emtek | N/A |
| 4 | Front Room | Coffee Table | Bingham Coffee Table | Four Hands | 223619-002 |
| 5 | Front Room | Trunk | Dillon Trunk | Four Hands | 108758-001 |
| 6 | Front Room | Trunk | Duncan Trunk | Four Hands | 106459-001 |
| 7 | Front Room | Accent Chair | Topanga Swivel Chair | Four Hands | 106008-009 |
| 8 | Front Room | Desk | Eaton Modular Desk | Four Hands | 228243-001 |
| 9 | Front Room | Accent Chair | Parsal Dining Chair | Four Hands | 225869-002 |
| 10 | Front Room | Bookshelf | Trula Bookshelf | Four Hands | IELE-120 |
| 11 | Living Room | Rug | Rize Area Rug | Jaipur Living | RIZ05 |
| 12 | Living Room | Lighting | Nuance Table Lamp | Generation Lighting | KT1021AI1 |
| 13 | Living Room | Coffee Table | Shadow Box Square Coffee Table | Four Hands | VBEL-269 |
| 14 | Living Room | End Table | Toli End Table | Four Hands | 228128-002 |
| 15 | Living Room | End Table | Dalston Nesting End Table | Four Hands | 101650-004 |
| 16 | Living Room | Sofa | Habitat Sofa | Four Hands | 107172-007 |
| 17 | Living Room | Accent Chair | Dexter Chair | Four Hands | 224908-003 |
| 18 | Living Room | Chaise | Farrah Chaise Lounge | Four Hands | 233370-001 |
| 19 | Living Room | Sideboard | Lexington Sideboard Four Panel Door | Four Hands | 235532-001 |
| 20 | Living Room/Office | Lighting | Gesture Table Lamp | Generation Lighting | KT1262MBK1 |
| 21 | Living Room/Office | Lighting | Beckham Floor Lamp | Generation Lighting | TT1031BBS1 |
| 22 | Kitchen/Living Room | Lighting | Alturas Two Light Semi-Flush Convertible Pendant | Generation Lighting | 7724602EN3-112 |
| 23 | Kitchen | Cabinet Hardware | Sandcast Bronze Egg Knob | Emtek | 86053 |
| 24 | Kitchen | Cabinet Hardware | Wrought Steel Normandy Fixed Pull | Emtek | 76024 |
| 25 | Dining Room | Dining Chair | Vera Dining Chair | Four Hands | 224453-001 |
| 26 | Dining Room | Lighting | Brianna Small Chandelier | Generation Lighting | EC1006AI |
| 27 | Powder Room | Door Hardware | Egg Knob | Emtek | 7106 |
| 28 | Bedroom/Office | Door Hardware | Egg Knob | Emtek | 7206 |
Design Highlights
More Storage, More Security
Before, Melody and Chris’ bedroom door was right next to their entryway. We relocated the bedroom’s entrance to give them more security and used the new living room wall for added storage.
A Change in Perspective
Usually, we take down walls to create more space. But since the bathroom was located so close to the dining room, it actually made sense to build an extra hallway to separate the two. With the built-in banquet seating, the family won’t notice they lost a bit of space. Instead, they’ll appreciate not having to hear the toilet flush.
Looking Past Old Problems
Melody and Chris needed more counter space and sightlines in their kitchen. So, we found a way to deliver on both by installing a wraparound peninsula and an interior window. Now they have plenty of room to cook and Arianna can read lips from a distance.
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