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Mark and Lois needed more room for their growing family of three, so when their dream home across the street went on the market, they jumped at the chance to stay on the quiet, tree-lined street they love. They knew the house needed work, but the huge footprint and fenced-in yard was exactly what they wanted. Mark took on the renovation projects himself, but seven years later, they’re still unfinished, and Lois is totally overwhelmed by the chaotic state of their house. They needed our help to finish was started, totally rework the main floor and restore calm to their forever home.

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Check out the decor, furniture, and more seen in this episode–and get it for yourself!

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

wdt_ID	Room	Product Type	STYLE	Product	Company	Product Code/Sku
1	Main Floor	Flooring	Gradara	Gradara	CRAFT Artisan Wood Floors	N/A
2	Main Floor	Pot Lights	HLB4LED	HLB4LED	HALO	HLB4 LED
3	Entry	Rug	Staircase Runner	Staircase Runner	Allan Rugs	N/A
4	Living Room	Lighting	Robert Abbey Modern Brass Finish with Matte Black Adjustable Shades Rico Espinet Racer Chandelier	Robert Abbey Modern Brass Finish with Matte Black Adjustable Shades Rico Espinet Racer Chandelier	Lights Canada	1522
5	Living Room	Furniture	North Avenue Bar Cart	North Avenue Bar Cart	The Brick	NORTHCRT
6	Living Room	Furniture	Atlanta Coffee Table	Atlanta Coffee Table	The Brick	ATLANCTB
7	Living Room	Furniture	Ella Linen-Look Fabric Sofa -- Light Grey	Ella Linen-Look Fabric Sofa -- Light Grey	The Brick	ELLALGSF
8	Living Room	Area Rug	Cathedral Area Rug	Cathedral Area Rug	The Brick	CAT53098
9	Living Room	Furniture	North Avenue Sofa Table	North Avenue Sofa Table	The Brick	NOR41STB
10	Living Room	Lighting	Lamp	Lamp	Lights Canada	N/A

Before & After

A renovated kitchen with dark teal cabinetry and a central island.

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

NOT ANOTHER BRICK IN THE WALL

Lois and Mark’s family room featured a giant old brick wall, complete with a hearth that looked like you could bake a pizza in it. Since this space was needed for family time and not an Italian eatery, we covered the brick wall with custom built-ins that provided the storage and sophistication the family wanted. With the half-wall (another project Mark didn’t quite finish) between the kitchen and family room gone, now the family can enjoy time together throughout the space.

A NOOK FOR A NOSH

Amid the storage we created for the kitchen, we needed to work in a family dining space, especially because Lois and Mark wanted to keep their revamped living room as a space they could enjoy separate from the kids. We solved the issue with a banquette tucked into the storage space, which broke up the wall of cabinets and created a nice feature.

FROM OUTDATED TO OUTSTANDING

Like most items in Lois and Mark’s home, the kitchen was badly dated and in need of repair: the hood vent was missing and had attracted all manner of critters, including … bees?! Once we cleared out the wildlife, we took the room down to the studs and brought back a modern, colorful kitchen that features a continuous counter and backsplash. Now, the only nature Lois and Mark will need in the kitchen is a bouquet of fresh flowers (bees not included).