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Jennifer & Alex

Sophisticated • Timeless • Pops of bold color • Elegant • Stylish lighting

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.

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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 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

Before & After

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

Love the look of Jennifer and Alex’s office? Items inspired by this bold space are just a click away!

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

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