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Efficient • Storage-friendly • Free-flowing • Warm • Inviting

With two small kids and lots of sweet keepsakes, Kat and Ryan needed more space than his former bachelor pad could ever provide. So we transformed this choppy home into a flowing space where little ones and mementos can be seen at all times. The most dramatic change came with opening up the kitchen walls, giving clear sight lines to both the dining room and sun-drenched family room. In addition to including tons of storage for Kat’s growing collection of kitchen gadgets, we gave Ryan a dedicated office in the bonus space above the garage. And, despite some structural setbacks along the way, we still managed to work in some design magic.

Resource Guide

PB S13E10 Kat & Ryan

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 Countertop Haida Haida Wilsonart Q4008
2 Kitchen Sink Farmhouse 3018 in Pearl Farmhouse 3018 in Pearl Native Trails NSK3018-P
3 Kitchen Faucet Delancey Single Handle Pull Down Faucet Farmhouse 3018 in Pearl American Standard 4279-300-013
4 Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Westwood Pull in Flat Black Westwood Pull in Flat Black Emtek 86475
5 Kitchen Island Pendant 1-Light Pendan in Aged Brass 1-Light Pendan in Aged Brass Feiss Lighting P1407AGD
6 Kitchen Backsplash Above Range Ceramic Tile in Nabi Gunmetal Ceramic Tile in Nabi Gunmetal TileBar N/A
7 Kitchen Backsplash Gloss Field Tile in Antique Lace Gloss Field Tile in Antique Lace Jeffrey Court Tile 21506
8 Kitchen Kitchen Organization Cookware Organizer Cookware Organizer Rev-A-Shelf 5CW2-12222SC-CR
9 Kitchen Kitchen Organization Spice Drawer Insert Spice Drawer Insert Rev-A-Shelf 4SDI-24
10 Kitchen Kitchen Organization Pegboard Inserts Pegboard Inserts Rev-A-Shelf 4DPS-3921
11 Kitchen Kitchen Organization Waste Container Waste Container Rev-A-Shelf 5SBWC-815S-1
12 Kitchen Kitchen Organization Towel Bar Towel Bar Rev-A-Shelf 563-47-C
13 Kitchen Trim Painters N/A N/A Fresh Coat Painters N/A
14 Kitchen Kitchen Cabinets N/A N/A Kitchen Cabinet Kings N/A
15 Kitchen Floor Refinishing N/A N/A Southern Oaks Flooring N/A
16 Kitchen Custom Floor Vents N/A N/A Aria Vent N/A
17 Dining Room Wallpaper Spencer Wallpaper, Small Scale in White Spencer Wallpaper, Small Scale in White Thibaut AT79152
18 Dining Room Chandelier Patrice Collection 6 Light Linear Chandelier Chandelier Patrice Collection 6 Light Linear Chandelier Chandelier Feiss Lighting F3224/6DA
19 Dining Room Rug Persian Rug Persian Rug Nashville Fine Rugs N/A
20 Dining Room Trim Painters N/A N/A Fresh Coat Painters N/A
21 Dining Room Floor Refinishing N/A N/A Southern Oaks Flooring N/A
22 Dining Room Custom Floor Vents N/A N/A Aria Vent N/A
23 Family Room Rug Persian Rug Persian Rug Nashville Fine Rugs N/A
24 Family Room Window Coverings Hunter Douglas Solar Shades Hunter Douglas Solar Shades Blind & Shutter Gallery N/A
25 Family Room Trim Painters N/A N/A Fresh Coat Painters N/A
26 Family Room Floor Refinishing N/A N/A Southern Oaks Flooring N/A
27 Family Room Custom Floor Vents N/A N/A Aria Vent N/A
28 Office Window Coverings Hunter Douglas Solar Shades Hunter Douglas Solar Shades Blind & Shutter Gallery N/A
29 Office Ceiling Fan Traverse Semi-Flush Fan Traverse Semi-Flush Fan Monte Carlo Ceiling Fans 5TV52AGPD
30 Office Custom Murphy Bed Spaceformers Custom Deskbed Spaceformers Custom Deskbed Markae Closets N/A
31 Office Trim Painters N/A N/A Fresh Coat Painters N/A
32 Office Floor Refinishing N/A N/A Southern Oaks Flooring N/A
33 Office Custom Floor Vents N/A N/A Aria Vent N/A
34 Entry Trim Painters N/A N/A Fresh Coat Painters N/A
35 Entry Floor Refinishing N/A N/A Southern Oaks Flooring N/A
36 Entry Custom Floor Vents N/A N/A Aria Vent N/A
37 Entry Stair Runner Diamond Forever in Eggshell Diamond Forever in Eggshell Shaw Floors E9701
38 Entry Flush Mount Light Birkdale 3 Light 16 inch Sterling Gold Flush Mount Ceiling Light Birkdale 3 Light 16 inch Sterling Gold Flush Mount Ceiling Light Kichler 43813
39 Living Room Fireplace and Installation N/A N/A Ashbusters N/A
40 Living Room Stair Runner Diamond Forever in Eggshell Diamond Forever in Eggshell Shaw Floors E9701
41 Living Room Fireplace Hearth Broadwalk in Ash Porcelain Broadwalk in Ash Porcelain The Tile Shop 680215
42 Living Room Fireplace Surround Bricklane in Olive Porcelain Bricklane in Olive Porcelain The Tile Shop 680198
43 Living Room Trim Painters N/A N/A Fresh Coat Painters N/A
44 Miscellaneous Waste Removal N/A N/A Bin There Dump That N/A

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
FINISHING TOUCH

A brand-new roof nearly decimated Kat and Ryan’s reno budget, so we needed to cut costs wherever we could. Rather than installing new hardwood throughout, as we had originally intended, we kept the existing hardwood since it was in good shape. For a mini makeover, we refinished the wood using a rich stain that’s almost the color of a cocoa bean—in the sunroom, it contrasts nicely with all the light flooding in through the windows. (Note that dust and dirt can be more visible on darker floors, so be prepared to sweep them more often.)

FROM DESK TILL DAWN

In their old home, Ryan worked out of what the family lovingly referred to as a “cloffice”—his home office was literally situated inside a tiny closet. We had much more room to work with here but still maintained that efficient use of space. This custom Spaceformers desk, for example, converts into a bed for overnight guests in mere seconds, and both setups offer plenty of storage and function.

SHELF HELP

The size of their old home also inhibited their ability to display keepsakes like handwritten family recipes and their wedding china, so Kat was adamant about everything “having a space” in their new digs. In addition to clever storage and organization solutions in the kitchen, we reserved a nook in the dining room for special items that can either be swapped out seasonally or be shown off year-round.

THE TEAM

Art director: Jessica Davis
Construction lead: Steve Stoeppler