Gwyneth Paltrow's Housewarming Gift

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Actress and entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow wants to give back to her longtime assistant Kevin, who, after more than a decade working together, is as dear to her as a brother. Kevin’s condo has had its share of problems after he purchased it, so Gwyneth wanted our help renovating it from a headache to a haven, so he has plenty of space to relax, entertain and enjoy his new home.

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CIOU S2E8 Gwyneth Paltrow

Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!

wdt_ID	Room	Product Type	style	Product	Company	Product Code/Sku
1	Throughout	Casing	Fashion Forward Scene I 3 1/2" MDF Casing	Fashion Forward Scene I 3 1/2" MDF Casing	Metrie	Model # CFF1C2PMD12 (Length 12')
2	Throughout	Baseboard	7 1/4" Hemlock Baseboard [HEM 7-1/4 Beaded Base]	7 1/4" Hemlock Baseboard [HEM 7-1/4 Beaded Base]	Metrie	Model # MH751 (Length RL)
3	Throughout	Moulding	Flat stock 3-1/2 x 9/16	Flat stock 3-1/2 x 9/16	Metrie	3 1/2" Oak Flat Stock [Oak S4S 1 x 4 x 8'], Model # LRO104-08 (Length 8')
4	Throughout	Chair Rail	1-7/16" Chair Rail - 8' Length	1-7/16" Chair Rail - 8' Length	Metrie	Model # 1448218
5	Throughout	Flooring	Vernal Collection - White Patina	Vernal Collection - White Patina	Duchateau	European Oak
6	Throughout	Door Hardware	Egg Knob \| Finish : French Antique Oval Rosette	Egg Knob \| Finish : French Antique Oval Rosette	Emtek	Passage Set - 8120 x1 \| Privacy Set - 8220 x3 \| Dummy, Pair - 8520 x2
7	Throughout	Door Hardware	Melon Knob	Melon Knob	Emtek	French Antique
8	Throughout	Door Hardware	3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Square Corners, Spring Hinges, Plated Steel	3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Square Corners, Spring Hinges, Plated Steel	Emtek	Privacy - 2155 x2
9	Throughout	Door Hardware	Pocket Door Mortise - Narrow Modern Rectangular	Pocket Door Mortise - Narrow Modern Rectangular	Emtek	Finish: Satin brass
10	Throughout	Door Hardware	Helios Lever Rectangular Rosette 2-3/8" backset	Helios Lever Rectangular Rosette 2-3/8" backset	Emtek	Rectangular Rosette Style: Key in Lever - 5121 \| Finish: Matte Black
11	Throughout	French Door Hardware	Helios Lever Rectangular Rosette 2-3/8" backset	Helios Lever Rectangular Rosette 2-3/8" backset	Emtek	Rectangular Rosette Style: Dummy Key in Lever - 5021 Finish: Matte Black
12	Throughout	Deadbolt	Square Deadbolt	Square Deadbolt	Emtek	Flat Black (US19)
13	Throughout	Registers	Drywall Pro - Air Register	Drywall Pro - Air Register	Aria	N/A
14	Throughout	Registers	Flushmount Pro	Flushmount Pro	Aria	N/A
15	Throughout	Registers	Aria OG	Aria OG	Aria	N/A
16	Throughout	Exhaust Fan	Drywall Pro X [exhaust fan]	Drywall Pro X [exhaust fan]	Aria	N/A
17	Kitchen	Custom Kitchen Build	Custom Cabinetry Build	Custom Cabinetry Build	Marvel Cabinetry	N/A
18	Kitchen	Kitchen Countertop	Blackstone Quartzite 2cm Leather Slab	Blackstone Quartzite 2cm Leather Slab	Walker Zanger	2SQUBLALF
19	Kitchen	Kitchen Backsplash & Bar - Slab	Secolo Calacata Gold A Porcelain Slab	Secolo Calacata Gold A Porcelain Slab	Walker Zanger	2SPOCGO-A12MMMAT
20	Kitchen	Undermount Sink	Strive®24" x 18-1/4" x 9-5/16" Undermount single-bowl kitchen sink with rack	Strive® Undermount single-bowl kitchen sink with rack	Kohler	K-5286-NA - Disposal Flange, Air Gap and Duo Strainer
21	Kitchen	Kitchen Faucet	Purist® single-hole kitchen sink faucet with 8" pull-out spout	Purist® single-hole kitchen sink faucet with 8" pull-out spout	Kohler	Matte Black
22	Kitchen	36" Range	36” AGA Elise Range, Stainless Steel	36” AGA Elise Range, Stainless Steel	AGA	AEL36DF-SS
23	Kitchen	24" Pane Ready Dishwasher	24” Viking Panel-Ready Dishwasher	24” Viking Panel-Ready Dishwasher	Viking	FDWU524
24	Kitchen	36" Hood Insert	Trade-Wind 36" W / 10.5" D Hood Insert - 600 CFM, 8" Round Collar	Trade-Wind 36" W / 10.5" D Hood Insert - 600 CFM, 8" Round Collar	Trade-Wind	VSL4362RC
25	Kitchen	Microwave	Viking 5 Series Conventional Microwave	Viking 5 Series Conventional Microwave	Viking	VMOS501SS
26	Kitchen	Custom Hood Finish - Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Paints	Mirror - Base Coat
27	Kitchen	Custom Hood Finish - Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Paints	Elizabeth 1
28	Kitchen	Custom Hood Finish - Installer	Erin Leigh Paints and Textures - Custom Roman Clay Install	Erin Leigh Paints and Textures - Custom Roman Clay Install	Erin Leigh Paints	N/A
29	Kitchen	Kitchen Floor Tile	Zion Cement Tile 8" x 8" Square	Zion Cement Tile 8" x 8" Square	Zia Tile	White - Black
30	Kitchen	Zellige Tile - Backsplash	Casablanca White 2x6 Zellige	Casablanca White 2x6 Zellige	Zia Tile	Casablanca White
31	Kitchen	Kitchen Accent Wall	Andalusia Blanco Matte - 2x6	Andalusia Blanco Matte - 2x6	Walker Zanger	1ANDBMA26
32	Kitchen	Custom Roman Blind Kitchen	Classic Roman; Cordless Lift	Classic Roman; Cordless Lift	Smith & Noble	Fabric: 17730/La Jolla Optic White
33	Kitchen	Appliance Pull	Colmar Solid Brass Appliance Pull	Colmar Solid Brass Appliance Pull	Signature Hardware	949195 Antique Brass 18”
34	Kitchen	Cabinet Pull	Avignon Solid Brass Cabinet Pull	Avignon Solid Brass Cabinet Pull	Signature Hardware	945975 Antique Brass
35	Kitchen	Cabinet Pull	Colmar Solid Brass Cabinet	Colmar Solid Brass Cabinet	Signature Hardware	945973 Antique Brass 6”
36	Kitchen	Cabinet Pull	Colmar Solid Brass Cabinet	Colmar Solid Brass Cabinet	Signature Hardware	945973 Antique Brass 3 3/4”
37	Kitchen	Cabinet Knob	Andrex Knurled Cabinet Knob	Andrex Knurled Cabinet Knob	Signature Hardware	951338 Antique Brass
38	Kitchen	Cabinet Knob	1" Cipullo Solid Brass Round Cabinet Knob	1" Cipullo Solid Brass Round Cabinet Knob	Signature Hardware	945851 Antique Brass
39	Kitchen	Cabinet Pull	Marta Solid Brass Cabinet Pull	Marta Solid Brass Cabinet Pull	Signature Hardware	946087 9" Antique Brass
40	Kitchen	Cabinet Pull	Covello Solid Brass Appliance Pull	Covello Solid Brass Appliance Pull	Signature Hardware	949471 18" Antique Brass
41	Dining Room	Custom Drapery	Dining Room Drapes \| Style: X-Pleat Drapery	Dining Room Drapes \| Style: X-Pleat Drapery	Smith & Noble	Fabric: 17730/La Jolla Optic White
42	Dining Room	Custom Drapery Hardware	Hardware Style: Wrought Iron Medium Wall Mount Single Rod & 4694 End Cap Finial in 10 Black Finish \| Drapery Rod Length - 10' Drapery Length - 11'4"	Hardware Style: Wrought Iron Medium Wall Mount Single Rod & 4694 End Cap Finial in 10 Black Finish \| Drapery Rod Length - 10' Drapery Length - 11'4"	Smith & Noble	N/A
43	Dining Room	Dining Chairs	Malorie Dining Chair	Malorie Dining Chair	HD Buttercup	Coconut - 531000152
44	Dining Room	Marble Dining Table	Odin Dining Table	Odin Dining Table	HD Buttercup	H053-HGNA585 in White
45	Living Room	Custom Built In	Custom Cabinetry Build	Custom Cabinetry Build	Marvel Cabinetry	White Oak
46	Living Room	Custom Fireplace	Metal Grate & Mesh Curtain Fireplace	Metal Grate & Mesh Curtain Fireplace	Encino Fireplace	N/A
47	Living Room	Custom Fireplace Finish - Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Paints	Mirror - Base Coat
48	Living Room	Custom Fireplace Finish - Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Roman Clay	Portola Paints	Elizabeth 1
49	Living Room	Custom Fireplace Finish - Installer	ERIN LEIGH Paints and Textures - Custom Roman Clay Install	ERIN LEIGH Paints and Textures - Custom Roman Clay Install	Erin Leigh Paints	N/A
50	Living Room	Lighting Pendant	Gem Tall in Black	Gem Tall in Black	Cuff Studio	Dimensions: 38.5” H x 28” Diameter (shade)
51	Living Room	Custom Drapery	Dining Room Drapes \| Style: X-Pleat Drapery	Dining Room Drapes \| Style: X-Pleat Drapery	Smith & Noble	Fabric: 17730/La Jolla Optic White
52	Living Room	Custom Drapery Hardware	Hardware Style: Wrought Iron Medium Wall Mount Single Rod & 4694 End Cap Finial in 10 Black Finish \| Drapery Rod Length - 10' Drapery Length - 11'4"	Hardware Style: Wrought Iron Medium Wall Mount Single Rod & 4694 End Cap Finial in 10 Black Finish \| Drapery Rod Length - 10' Drapery Length - 11'4"	Smith & Noble	N/A
53	Living Room	Sofa	Tiburon Sofa Washed Natural	Tiburon Sofa Washed Natural	HD Buttercup	560010234
54	Living Room	Sofa - Loft Area	Meryl Sofa Oxford Black	Meryl Sofa Oxford Black	HD Buttercup	H853-1135-S-OB
55	Living Room	Rug	Turkish Kilim Rug	Turkish Kilim Rug	HD Buttercup	9 x 9 - H390-73-126623
56	Living Room	Table Lamps	Gesture Table Lamp \| Collection: Kelly Wearstler \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Gesture Table Lamp \| Collection: Kelly Wearstler \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Generation Lighting	KT1262BBS1
57	Living Room	Table Lamps	Cotra Table Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres\| Finish: Burnished Brass	Cotra Table Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres\| Finish: Burnished Brass	Generation Lighting	ET1322BBS1
58	Living Room	Table Lamps	Whare Table Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Whare Table Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Generation Lighting	ET1292BBS1
59	Living Room	Table Lamps	Abaco Table Lamp \| Collection: Chapman & Myers \| Finish: Coal	Abaco Table Lamp \| Collection: Chapman & Myers \| Finish: Coal	Generation Lighting	CT1051COLAI1
60	Living Room	Floor Lamp	Lune Floor Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Lune Floor Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Generation Lighting	ET1361BBS1
61	Living Room	Floor Lamp	Dean Floor Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Dean Floor Lamp \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Generation Lighting	ET1341BBS1
62	Living Room	Floor Lamp	Signoret Grand Task Floor Lamp \| Collection: Thomas O'Brien \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Signoret Grand Task Floor Lamp \| Collection: Thomas O'Brien \| Finish: Burnished Brass	Generation Lighting	TT1101BBS1
63	Living Room	Art	As You Are	As You Are	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Quiet Gray
64	Living Room	Art	Stormy Bay Art Print	Stormy Bay Art Print	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Midnight
65	Living Room	Art	coastal vibes III Non-custom Art Print	coastal vibes III Non-custom Art Print	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Sandstone
66	Living Room	Art	Winter Bluff Art Print	Winter Bluff Art Print	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Navy
67	Living Room	Art	Moon Tides II Art Print	Moon Tides II Art Print	Minted	Matte Brass - Color Theme Cosmic Indigo
68	Living Room	Art	Mighty Mount Bromo Art Print	Mighty Mount Bromo Art Print	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Black & White
69	Living Room	Art	Last Tuesday Art Print	Last Tuesday Art Print	Minted	Rich Black Wood Frame - Color Theme Sand
70	Living Room	Art	Rolling Out I	Rolling Out I	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Black & White
71	Living Room	Art	Rolling Out II	Rolling Out II	Minted	White Wood Frame - Color Theme Black & White
72	Living Room	Custom Art Grouping	Dan Hobday - Line Artwork 1	Dan Hobday - Line Artwork 1	Dan Hobday	N/A
73	Living Room	Custom Art Grouping	Dan Hobday - Line Artwork 2	Dan Hobday - Line Artwork 2	Dan Hobday	N/A
74	Living Room	Custom Art Grouping	Dan Hobday -Line Artwork 3	Dan Hobday -Line Artwork 3	Dan Hobday	N/A
75	Living Room	Custom Art Grouping	Dan Hobday -Line Artwork 4	Dan Hobday -Line Artwork 4	Dan Hobday	N/A
76	Living Room	Custom Art	Dan Hobday - Founded	Dan Hobday - Founded	Dan Hobday	N/A
77	Living Room	Custom Framing	Custom Framing	Custom Framing	Framed	N/A
78	Bathroom	Bathroom Vanity Counter	Calacata Belgia Extra Marble 2cm Slab	Calacata Belgia Extra Marble 2cm Slab	Walker Zanger	2SLACBEE
79	Bathroom	Bathroom Floor	Nero Marquina 10" Hexagon Honed Marble Tile	Nero Marquina 10" Hexagon Honed Marble Tile	TileBar	N/A
80	Bathroom	Powder Room Specialty Finish	Roman Clay	Roman Clay	Portola Paints	N/A
81	Bathroom	Powder Room Specialty Finish - Installer	Erin Leigh Paints and Textures - Custom Roman Clay Install	Erin Leigh Paints and Textures - Custom Roman Clay Install	Erin Leigh Paints	N/A
82	Bathroom	Floor Tile	Nero Marquina 10" Hexagon Honed Marble Tile	Nero Marquina 10" Hexagon Honed Marble Tile	TileBar	N/A
83	Bathroom	Toilet	Veil® One-piece elongated dual-flush toilet with skirted trapway	Veil® One-piece elongated dual-flush toilet with skirted trapway	Kohler	K-1381-0
84	Bathroom	Faucet	Purist® Widespread wall-mount bathroom sink faucet trim with 6-1/4" spout and lever handles	Purist® Widespread wall-mount bathroom sink faucet trim with 6-1/4" spout and lever handles	Kohler	K-T14413-4-2MB - Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass
85	Bathroom	Bottle trap Sink Fitting	Bottle trap, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" K-9033-2MB	Bottle trap, 1-1/4" x 1-1/4" K-9033-2MB	Kohler	Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass
86	Bathroom	Toilet Tissue Holder	Elate® Toilet paper holder	Elate® Toilet paper holder	Kohler	K-27292-2MB
87	Bathroom	Sconce	Jane Task Sconce \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Midnight Black	Jane Task Sconce \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Midnight Black	Generation Lighting	EW1071MBK
88	Bathroom	Sconce	Simon Sconce \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Midnight Black	Simon Sconce \| Collection: ED Ellen DeGeneres \| Finish: Midnight Black	Generation Lighting	EW1041MBK

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

MEETING GREAT EXPECTATIONS

One of the best design elements Gwyneth introduced was the arch, and there are two in this redesign: the entrance to the kitchen, and this storage and shelving space in the living room. Before, it was an awkward closet with no depth, but now it’s a statement piece, complete with marble backing and a stone shelf to match.

VIEW FROM THE TOP

This upstairs landing—a “funny little area,” as Gwyneth put it—was not being used in any efficient way, so we took the powder room that we stole downstairs (more on that in a minute) and put it up here, along with appropriately sized furniture that could expand for guests at a moment’s notice. The powder room itself is dark and sleek, an appropriate contrast to the downstairs, while still keeping major design elements.

IT’S ALL EASY (WHEN DREW & JONATHAN HELP)

Gwyneth is known for her commitment to cooking clean and eating healthy, but with torn-out drywall and old appliances, Kevin’s old kitchen was not conducive to either. We widened the entrance and stole space from a downstairs powder room to create a lighter, more spacious kitchen. Gwyneth continued the porcelain from the living room into the kitchen, surrounded it with black-and-white neutrals on the cabinets, countertops and flooring, and pulled in metallic accents to shine throughout.