After beating breast cancer last year, Jennifer and her husband, Alex, were ready for a fresh start. A big part of that meant finding the home of their dreams—and a big part of that meant selling their current house for top dollar. The place had good bones, including a breathtaking view from the living room, so it didn’t need a complete overhaul. But we still found plenty to do, like combining the kitchen and living room, upgrading the kitchen appliances, and installing hardwood floors throughout. Keep reading to see the full transformation and all the fun we had with the custom design details.
Resource Guide
BSS08E02 Jennifer Alex
Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!
wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | STYLE | Product | Company | Product Code/Sku |
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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 | Range | Modernist 36" Pro Dual-Fuel Steam Range in Stainless Steel | Modernist 36" Pro Dual-Fuel Steam Range in Stainless Steel | Dacor | DOP36M94DLS |
3 | Kitchen | Hood Vent Power Pack | Vent Power Pack | Vent Power Pack | Dacor | RNIVS1 |
4 | Kitchen | Hood Vent Liner | Vent Liner | Vent Liner | Dacor | RNIHL36 |
5 | Kitchen | Refrigerator | Modernist 42" Four-Door French Door in Stainless Steel | Modernist 42" Four-Door French Door in Stainless Steel | Dacor | DRF427500AP |
6 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Modernist 24" Dishwasher in Stainless Steel | Modernist 24" Dishwasher in Stainless Steel | Dacor | DDW24M999US |
7 | Kitchen | Microwave | Heritage 24" Microwave-in-a-Drawer in Stainless Steel | Heritage 24" Microwave-in-a-Drawer in Stainless Steel | Dacor | RNMD24S |
8 | Kitchen | Custom Hood Vent Cover | Custom | Custom | Metal Alloy Fabrication | N/A |
9 | Kitchen | Cabinets | Custom/Upper Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Collingwood/Lower Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal | Custom/Upper Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Collingwood/Lower Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal | Marvel Cabinetry | OC-28/HC-166 |
10 | Kitchen | Countertop | Montauk | Montauk | HanStone Quartz | N/A |
11 | Kitchen | Countertop (island) | Uptown Grey | Uptown Grey | HanStone Quartz | N/A |
12 | Kitchen | Stone Fabricator | N/A | N/A | Dauter Stone | N/A |
13 | Kitchen | Cabinet Pulls | Alexander Pull in Flat Black | Alexander Pull in Flat Black | Emtek | 86426US19 |
14 | Kitchen | Wood Shelves | Custom | Custom | Refined Rustic Furniture | N/A |
15 | Kitchen | Backsplash | 4″ x 12″ Impressions Ceramic Cloud in Linen | 4″ x 12″ Impressions Ceramic Cloud in Linen | AKDO | CR2091-0412LN |
16 | Kitchen | Sink | Kubus in Stainless Steel | Kubus in Stainless Steel | Franke | KBX110-28 |
17 | Kitchen | Faucet | FF-6000 Series in Satin Nickel | FF-6000 Series in Satin Nickel | Franke | FF6080a |
18 | Kitchen | Bar Stools | Tera Counter 25.5" Bar Stool in Distressed Brown | Tera Counter 25.5" Bar Stool in Distressed Brown | Wayfair | WLFR4597 |
19 | Kitchen | Island Pendants | Enkel in Clear/Vintage Brass | Enkel in Clear/Vintage Brass | Kuzco | PD70610 |
20 | Living Room | Sectional | Octavio Sectional in Venga Dark Grey | Octavio Sectional in Venga Dark Grey | Wayfair | W001029811 |
21 | Living Room | Coffee Table | Brighouse Coffee Table | Brighouse Coffee Table | Wayfair | BOMH1162 |
22 | Living Room | End Table | Spitler Mixt Athen End Table | Spitler Mixt Athen End Table | Wayfair | W000689295 |
23 | Living Room | Area Rug | Kulpmont Hand-Braided Gray Area Rug | Kulpmont Hand-Braided Gray Area Rug | Wayfair | WDLN2358 |
24 | Living Room | Floor Lamp | Baristo 72" Tripod Floor Lamp in Gold | Baristo 72" Tripod Floor Lamp in Gold | Wayfair | LGLY3165 |
25 | Living Room | Knit Throw Blanket | Brezza Chunky Knit Merino Wool Throw in Cream 35" x 50" | Brezza Chunky Knit Merino Wool Throw in Cream 35" x 50" | Wayfair | EDIV1082 |
26 | Living Room | Chevron Throw | Blondelle Chevron Throw in Light Grey | Blondelle Chevron Throw in Light Grey | Wayfair | LTDR1929 |
27 | Living Room | Geometric Pouf | Branden Pouf | Branden Pouf | Wayfair | LGYT1091 |
28 | Living Room | Planters | Tania Mid Century 2 Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Tania Mid Century 2 Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Wayfair | EHQ4096 |
29 | Living Room | Fireplace Installation | N/A | N/A | Gas Tech Heating & Fireplace | N/A |
30 | Living Room | Fireplace | Q3 Gas Fireplace with Black Liner and Minimal Surround | Q3 Gas Fireplace with Black Liner and Minimal Surround | Enviro Fireplaces | N/A |
31 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround | Chantilly | Chantilly | HanStone Quartz | N/A |
32 | Dining Room | Table | Lyons Dining Table | Lyons Dining Table | Wayfair | ATGR3435 |
33 | Dining Room | Flatware | Tomodachi 16 Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 | Tomodachi 16 Piece Flatware Set, Service for 4 | Wayfair | HNP1251 |
34 | Dining Room | Plate Set | Wayfair Basics Dinner Plate Set, Service for 8 | Wayfair Basics Dinner Plate Set, Service for 8 | Wayfair | WFBS1927 |
35 | Dining Room | Drapery Hardware | Lexington in Java with End Caps | Lexington in Java with End Caps | Smith & Noble | 13637 |
36 | Dining Room | Drapery Fabric | Clara in Silver with Sheer Liner | Clara in Silver with Sheer Liner | Smith & Noble | 18043 |
37 | Dining Room | Pendant | Devin Pendant in Polished Nickel and White | Devin Pendant in Polished Nickel and White | Tech Lighting | 700TDDEVPWNW-LED930 |
38 | Office | Chandelier | Jacey 5-Light Chandelier | Jacey 5-Light Chandelier | Wayfair | MITN2274 |
39 | Office | Floor Lamp | Mcabee 60" Task Floor Lamp | Mcabee 60" Task Floor Lamp | Wayfair | W000485392 |
40 | Office | Chair | Littell Genuine Leather Executive Chair | Littell Genuine Leather Executive Chair | Wayfair | AHST3067 |
41 | Office | Area Rug | Brandt Dark Gray Area Rug | Brandt Dark Gray Area Rug | Wayfair | MTNA1834 |
42 | Office | Mirror | Hub Accent Mirror | Hub Accent Mirror | Wayfair | UMB2718 |
43 | Office | Faux Plant | Sycamore Faux Sansevieria Floor Plant in Pot | Sycamore Faux Sansevieria Floor Plant in Pot | Wayfair | SEHO1938 |
44 | Office | Letter Sorter | Savoy Letter Sorter | Savoy Letter Sorter | Wayfair | DEID1508 |
45 | Office | Jacks Sculpture | 2-Piece Jacks Sculpture Set | 2-Piece Jacks Sculpture Set | Wayfair | COGR8664 |
46 | Office | Planters | Tania Mid Century 2-Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Tania Mid Century 2-Piece Iron Pot Planter Set | Wayfair | EHQ4096 |
47 | Office | Doors | True Craft Door in Clear Glass | True Craft Door in Clear Glass | Metrie | CTC2FA |
48 | Office | Door Hardware | Freestone Knob with Modern Rosette in Satin Nickel | Freestone Knob with Modern Rosette in Satin Nickel | Emtek | 5057US15 |
49 | Office | Drapery Hardware | Lexington in Java with End Caps | Lexington in Java with End Caps | Smith & Noble | 13637 |
50 | Office | Desk | Crosier Writing Desk | Crosier Writing Desk | Wayfair | W000702036 |
51 | Office | Drapery Fabric | Clara in Silver with Sheer Liner | Clara in Silver with Sheer Liner | Smith & Noble | 18043 |
52 | Paint | Walls | Silver Satin in Eggshell | Silver Satin in Eggshell | Benjaimin Moore | OC-26 |
53 | Paint | Office | Salamander | Salamander | Benjaimin Moore | 2050-10 |
54 | Paint | Doors and Trim | Super White in Semi-Gloss | Super White in Semi-Gloss | Benjaimin Moore | OC-152 |
55 | Miscellaneous | Additional Furniture and Decor | N/A | N/A | CF Interiors | N/A |
56 | Miscellaneous | Flooring | Elements Brushed Oak in Dolphin | Elements Brushed Oak in Dolphin | Kentwood Flooring | 31356 |
57 | Miscellaneous | Floor Vents | OG 3" x 10" in Matte Black | OG 3" x 10" in Matte Black | Aria Vent | N/A |
58 | Miscellaneous | Front and Rear Doors | N/A | N/A | NovaTech | N/A |
59 | Miscellaneous | Door Installation | N/A | N/A | Alberta Vinyl Windows & Doors | N/A |
60 | Miscellaneous | Front and Rear Door Hardwre | Lausanne Brass Tubular Entry Set with Freestone Knob in Satin Nickel | Lausanne Brass Tubular Entry Set with Freestone Knob in Satin Nickel | Emtek | 4819US15 |
61 | Miscellaneous | Interior Door Hardware | Freestone Knob with Modern Rosette in Satin Nickel | Freestone Knob with Modern Rosette in Satin Nickel | Emtek | 5107US15 |
62 | Miscellaneous | Roller Shades | Shade-O-Matic Roller Shades in Linview/Summer White | Shade-O-Matic Roller Shades in Linview/Summer White | L2 Interiors & Window Coverings | N/A |
63 | Miscellaneous | Baseboard | 5½" MDF Baseboard (Lite Base 5/8 x 5½ PML 16') | 5½" MDF Baseboard (Lite Base 5/8 x 5½ PML 16') | Metrie | MFPU8237 |
64 | Miscellaneous | Door Casing | Very Square Scene II 3½" MDF Casing | Very Square Scene II 3½" MDF Casing | Metrie | CVS2C1PMD12 |
65 | Miscellaneous | Interior Doors | Masonite Expo Heritage Series Logan Moulded Panel Door | Masonite Expo Heritage Series Logan Moulded Panel Door | Metrie | N/A |
66 | Miscellaneous | Railing and Stairs | Custom | Custom | Spindle, Stairs & Railings | N/A |
67 | Miscellaneous | Storage Containers | N/A | N/A | C Can Store | N/A |
68 | Miscellaneous | Cleaning Services | N/A | N/A | ServPro Cleaning | N/A |
69 | Miscellaneous | Local Design Support | N/A | N/A | Amanda Hamilton Interior Design | N/A |
70 | Miscellaneous | Painting Services | N/A | N/A | Bignold Painting | N/A |
71 | Miscellaneous | Disposal Bins | N/A | N/A | Gorilla Bin Rentals | N/A |
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
OFFICE SPACE
We knew immediately that we wanted to turn the bedroom situated right by the front door—which belonged to Jennifer and Alex’s daughter, Hope—into an office. But not your typical office! We painted the walls a deep charcoal green and added stylish lighting, furniture, and decor that we knew would catch buyers’ attention the moment they enter the house.
FOCAL FIREPLACE
Even before the renovation, this living room was a showstopper thanks to its floor-to-ceiling peaked window and stunning views. But the rest of the space needed to step up its game. After taking down walls to pave the way for clear sightlines from the front door, we made major changes to the fireplace: moving it from a cramped corner toward the center of the room, adding a beautiful white quartz surround, and building simple millwork up to the ceiling.
TEXTURED TILES
This kitchen is now nearly unrecognizable! We merged it with the dining room, added two-tone cabinetry, and installed a truly enormous island that can accommodate a family of any size. In addition to those big changes, we implemented more subtle upgrades—like this cloud-colored backsplash with a diagonal weave. This bit of texture adds visual interest as well as value to the home.
Bring It Home
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THE TEAM
Local design support: Amanda Hamilton Interior Design
Painting services: Bignold Painting
Custom hood vent cover: Metal Alloy
Stone fabricator: Dauter Stone
Wood shelves: Refined Rustic Furniture
Fireplace installation: Gas Tech
Fireplace: Enviro
Staging: CF Interiors
Front and rear doors: Group Novatech
Door installation: Alberta Vinyl Windows & Doors
Roller shades: L2 Interiors
Railing and stairs: Spindle, Stairs & Railings
Storage containers: C Can Store
Disposal bins: Gorilla Bin Rentals
Cabinets: Marvel Cabinetry