Modern • Cohesive • Bright • Rustic • Sophisticated
It doesn’t get more rustic than a charming cabin, but this one needed a drastic update in order to sell for top dollar. We started by scaling back on the amount of exposed wood, painting the walls and between the beams to make the entire space feel brighter. We also, in an unusual move, removed some character from the kitchen—believe it or not, you can have too many unique pieces crammed into one area. With a clean slate to work with, we added a few stunning design features to give the home a cohesive, modern aesthetic.
Resource Guide
BSS07E14 Lisa Chris
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 | Cabinetry | Modern Grey | Modern Grey | KCD | Brooklyn |
| 2 | Kitchen | Custom Vent Hood | Red Cedar Custom Trim | Red Cedar Custom Trim | JB Designs + Reclaimed America | Custom |
| 3 | Kitchen | Countertop | London Grey | London Grey | Caesarstone | 5000 |
| 4 | Kitchen | Backsplash | Basic White, Polished | Basic White, Polished | TileBar | Basic 8x16 White Ceramic Tile |
| 5 | Kitchen | Fridge | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | RF201ADUSX5 |
| 6 | Kitchen | Range | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | OR30SDBMX1 |
| 7 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | DD24DCHTX9_N |
| 8 | Kitchen | Range Hood | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | HP36ILTX1 |
| 9 | Kitchen | Microwave | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | MO-24SS-2 |
| 10 | Kitchen | Microwave Trim Kit | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | CMOTTK-FP |
| 11 | Kitchen | Sink | White | White | Blanco | 524259 |
| 12 | Kitchen | Faucet | Vibrant Polished Nickel | Vibrant Polished Nickel | Kohler | K-6130-4 |
| 13 | Kitchen | Pulls | Medium Bronze Patina | Medium Bronze Patina | Emtek | Sandcast |
| 14 | Kitchen | Knobs | Medium Bronze Patina | Medium Bronze Patina | Emtek | Sandcast |
| 15 | Kitchen | Lighting | Antique Bronze | Antique Bronze | Feiss | Hooper Collection VS23401ANBZ |
| 16 | Kitchen | Lighting | Palladian Bronze | Palladian Bronze | Quoizel | Grant GRT2814PN |
| 17 | Kitchen | Roller Shades | Fenton White/3510 | Fenton White/3510 | Bali Blinds | Classic Roman |
| 18 | Dining Room | Lighting | Bronze | Bronze | Quoizel | Brook Hall BKH5204WT |
| 19 | Dining Room | Roller Shades | Fenton White/3510 | Fenton White/3510 | Bali Blinds | Classic Roman |
| 20 | Living Room | Fireplace | Black | Black | Ortal Heat | Stand Alone 75 |
| 21 | Living Room | Roller Shades | Fenton White/3510 | Fenton White/3510 | Bali Blinds | Classic Roman |
| 22 | Living Room | Windows | Black | Black | Marvin | Same-for-same |
| 23 | Living Room | Door | Paintable | Paintable | Simpson Door Co. | 7506 |
| 24 | Living Room | Lighting | Smith Steel | Smith Steel | Feiss | LANDEN F3217/20SMS |
| 25 | Living Room | Interior Door Hardware | Flat Black | Flat Black | Emtek | Providence 8100 |
| 26 | Living Room | Interior Door Hardware | Flat Black | Flat Black | Emtek | Providence 8100 |
| 27 | Living Room | Hinges | Flat Black | Flat Black | Emtek | 3'-1/2" x 3'-1/2" 96213 |
| 28 | Living Room | Baseboards | Primed | Primed | Metrie | Very Square Scene II CVS2B1PMD16 |
| 29 | Living Room | Casings | Primed | Primed | Metrie | Very Square Scene II CVS2C2PMD12 |
| 30 | Living Room | Trim | Primed | Primed | Metrie | Flat Stock |
| 31 | Bathroom | Toilet | White | White | Kohler | K-3817 |
| 32 | Bathroom | Cabinetry | Bright White | Bright White | Ganns | Brooklyn |
| 33 | Bathroom | Sink | White | White | Kohler | K-2882 |
| 34 | Bathroom | Faucet | Polished Chrome | Polished Chrome | Kohler | K-13132-3A |
| 35 | Bathroom | Shower System | Polished Chrome | Polished Chrome | Kohler | K-T13133-3A |
| 36 | Bathroom | Tub | White | White | Kohler | K-1123-RA |
| 37 | Bathroom | Countertops | https://www.caesarstoneus.com | Caesarstone | 1141 | |
| 38 | Bathroom | Floor Tile | Pure White | Pure White | Tilebar | Nova Lynx |
| 39 | Bathroom | Wall Tile | Marble | Marble | Tilebar | THASSOS |
| 40 | Bathroom | Knob | Marble | Marble | Emtek | Mod Hex |
| 41 | Bathroom | Pulls | Polished Chrome | Polished Chrome | Emtek | Freestone |
| 42 | Bathroom | Lighting | Polished Chrome | Polished Chrome | Quoizel | NICHOLAS |
| 43 | Bathroom | Lighting | Polished Chrome | Polished Chrome | Feiss | NL8601C |
| 44 | Miscellaneous | Protective Flooring | Polished Chrome | Polished Chrome | Ramboard | Conant Collection F3151/4CH |
| 45 | Miscellaneous | Closet Organization | N/A | N/A | Closets by Design | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
NAILING THE RAILING
The home’s original railing had two major issues. First, its DIY latticework was not exactly up to code. Plus, the railing itself simply wasn’t memorable! A feature with such a large physical presence needs to actually be seen; this one was just there. We worked with Modern Iron Concepts to create and install this beauty, which provides sophistication, cohesion, and a jaw-dropping first impression.
A WOOD HOOD
Remember how we painted over a lot of the home’s wood features? We decided to pay homage to the original look in the kitchen. While we usually opt for some kind of metal for vent hoods, cedar felt like a more authentic route here—it’s reminiscent of what the walls used to look like.
HEX MARKS THE SPOT
The original bathroom was loud: lime green paint, monkey decor, dated fixtures. We transformed it into a soothing, spa-like oasis with the help of this soft gray and white floor tile. It provides just enough visual interest below without being distracting.
THE TEAM
Art director: Victoria Tonelli
Local design support: Julie Couch Interiors
Kitchen cabinetry and vanity: KCD
Custom vent hood: JB Designs
Countertop: Caesarstone
Kitchen backsplash tile and bathroom tile: TileBar
Appliance suite: Fisher Paykel
Kitchen and dining room pendants: Quoizel
Blinds: Bali Blinds
Fireplace: Ortal Heat
Closet organization: Closet by Design
Staging furniture: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Art: G Grace Gallery
Railing: Modern Iron Concepts
Portable garage: Woodtex
