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Colorful • Chic • Full of light • Open concept • Lightened up
With three kids under seven—including an adorable set of twin boys—Nicole and Matt had completely outgrown their 1,200-square-foot starter home. Plus, everything inside looked so tired: The layout was begging to be opened up, the kitchen needed every upgrade imaginable, and the sole bathroom was nowhere near a calming oasis. It took us four weeks to transform this ’50s-era house into an airy space that a new family could see themselves settling into. Keep reading for our favorite design features from this renovation!
Resource Guide
BSS08E05 Nicole Matt
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 | Range | Frigidaire Professional 30'' Gas Front Control Freestanding Range | Frigidaire Professional 30'' Gas Front Control Freestanding Range | Frigidaire | FPGH3077RF |
| 2 | Kitchen | Refrigerator | Frigidaire Professional 22.3 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter-Depth Refrigerator | Frigidaire Professional 22.3 Cu. Ft. French Door Counter-Depth Refrigerator | Frigidaire | FPBG2277RF |
| 3 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Frigidaire Professional 24'' Built-In Dishwasher with EvenDry System | Frigidaire Professional 24'' Built-In Dishwasher with EvenDry System | Frigidaire | FPID2498SF |
| 4 | Kitchen | Microwave | Frigidaire Professional 2.0 Cu. Ft. Built-In Microwave | Frigidaire Professional 2.0 Cu. Ft. Built-In Microwave | Frigidaire | CPMO209RF |
| 5 | Kitchen | Range Hood Vent | Coperto 28 3/8" | Coperto 28 3/8" | Best Range Hoods | CP34I309SB |
| 6 | Kitchen | Sink | Blanco Quatrus R15 U 2 in Stainless Steel | Blanco Quatrus R15 U 2 in Stainless Steel | Blanco | 401519 |
| 7 | Kitchen | Faucet | Blanco Alta in Anthracite | Blanco Alta in Anthracite | Blanco | 401451 |
| 8 | Kitchen | Countertop | Bianco Canvas | Bianco Canvas | HanStone | N/A |
| 9 | Kitchen | Countertop Fabricator | N/A | N/A | OK Granite | N/A |
| 10 | Kitchen | Backsplash and Hood Vent | Calacatta Statuario 1.2cm | Calacatta Statuario 1.2cm | SapienStone | N/A |
| 11 | Kitchen | Backsplash and Hood Vent Fabricator | N/A | N/A | Dauter Stone | N/A |
| 12 | Kitchen | Custom Cabinetry | Upper Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Simply White; Lower Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Blue Note | Upper Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Simply White; Lower Cabinets: Benjamin Moore Blue Note | Marvel Cabinetry | OC-117; 2129-30 |
| 13 | Kitchen | Cabinet Knobs | 1" Finger Pull in Satin Brass | 1" Finger Pull in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86151US4 |
| 14 | Kitchen | Drawer Pulls | 4" Cabinet Edge Pull in Satin Brass | 4" Cabinet Edge Pull in Satin Brass | Emtek | 87110US4 |
| 15 | Kitchen | Pantry Pulls | 16" Trail Pull in Satin Brass | 16" Trail Pull in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86274US4 |
| 16 | Kitchen | Island Pendants | Enkel Pendant in Vintage Brass/Clear Glass | Enkel Pendant in Vintage Brass/Clear Glass | Kuzco Lighting | PD70610 |
| 17 | Kitchen | Bar Stools | Lewallen 25.75" Bar Stool in Cream/Gold | Lewallen 25.75" Bar Stool in Cream/Gold | Wayfair | W001345391 |
| 18 | Kitchen | Espresso Cups | Ted Espresso Cup (Set of 6) | Ted Espresso Cup (Set of 6) | Wayfair | OAB10000 |
| 19 | Kitchen | Bulletin Board | Medium Hooks Wall Mounted Bulletin Board | Medium Hooks Wall Mounted Bulletin Board | Wayfair | GRYL5107 |
| 20 | Kitchen | Storage Jar | Montana Glass 8 Qt. Storage Jar with Lid | Montana Glass 8 Qt. Storage Jar with Lid | Wayfair | HOH1499 |
| 21 | Kitchen | Interior Door | True Craft Door | True Craft Door | Metrie | N/A |
| 22 | Kitchen | Door Hardware | Helios Lever with Disk Rosette in Flat Black | Helios Lever with Disk Rosette in Flat Black | Emtek | 5109US19 |
| 23 | Kitchen | Baseboard | Very Square Scene I 4½" MDF Baseboard | Very Square Scene I 4½" MDF Baseboard | Metrie | CVS1B1PMD16 |
| 24 | Kitchen | Casing | True Craft Scene I 3½" MDF Casing | True Craft Scene I 3½" MDF Casing | Metrie | CTC1C2PMD12 |
| 25 | Kitchen | Blinds | Altex Ambio Banded Sheer Shades in Seashell | Altex Ambio Banded Sheer Shades in Seashell | Allure Window Fashions | N/A |
| 26 | Dining Room | Built-In Storage and Bench | N/A | N/A | Marvel Cabinetry | N/A |
| 27 | Dining Room | Chandelier | Essence Trio Linear Chandelier in Aged Brass | Essence Trio Linear Chandelier in Aged Brass | Tech Lighting | 700LSESN3R-LED930 |
| 28 | Dining Room | Wall Sconces | Refuge Round Sconce in Gold | Refuge Round Sconce in Gold | Tech Lighting | N/A |
| 29 | Dining Room | Bench Upholstery | N/A | N/A | Timeless Upholstery | N/A |
| 30 | Dining Room | Bench Fabric | Snug in Soot | Snug in Soot | Maxwell Fabrics | 438 |
| 31 | Dining Room | Throw Pillow | Chandler Cotton Throw Pillow in Lime/Pink/Brown/White | Chandler Cotton Throw Pillow in Lime/Pink/Brown/White | Wayfair | LGLY2294 |
| 32 | Dining Room | Drapes | Linen in Optic White with Privacy Lining | Linen in Optic White with Privacy Lining | Smith & Noble | 9454 |
| 33 | Dining Room | Flooring | Cosmopolitan in Naked | Cosmopolitan in Naked | Divine Flooring | E08011 |
| 34 | Bathroom | Sink | Verticyl Rectangle Under-Mount Bathroom Sink in White | Verticyl Rectangle Under-Mount Bathroom Sink in White | Kohler | K-2882-0 |
| 35 | Bathroom | Faucet | Purist Wall-Mount Sink Faucet in Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold | Purist Wall-Mount Sink Faucet in Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold | Kohler | K-T14414-3-BGD |
| 36 | Bathroom | Counter | Metropolitan | Metropolitan | HanStone | N/A |
| 37 | Bathroom | Vanity | Custom | Custom | Marvel Cabinetry | N/A |
| 38 | Bathroom | Vanity Hardware | Finger Pull in Satin Brass | Finger Pull in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86151US4 |
| 39 | Bathroom | Vanity Light | Ferguson in Black | Ferguson in Black | Kuzco Lighting | VL60220 |
| 40 | Bathroom | Wall Tile | 2" x 8" Essential Ceramic in Cloud (Glossy) | 2" x 8" Essential Ceramic in Cloud (Glossy) | AKDO Tile | CR2091-0208G0 |
| 41 | Bathroom | Toilet | Dual Flush Siphonic Water Toilet in White | Dual Flush Siphonic Water Toilet in White | Valley Acrylic | VA0076 |
| 42 | Bathroom | Floor Tile | Extro in Black | Extro in Black | Julian Tile | EXHBL6 |
| 43 | Bathroom | Bathtub | Underscore 60" x 30" Alcove Bath with Integral Apron in White | Underscore 60" x 30" Alcove Bath with Integral Apron in White | Kohler | K-20201-LA-0 |
| 44 | Bathroom | Bathtub Glass | Custom | Custom | Simple Spaces | N/A |
| 45 | Bathroom | Showerhead and Bath Filler | Purist Rite-Temp Pressure-Balancing Bath and Shower Faucet Trim with Push-Button Diverter, 7¾" Spout and Cross Handle in Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold | Purist Rite-Temp Pressure-Balancing Bath and Shower Faucet Trim with Push-Button Diverter, 7¾" Spout and Cross Handle in Vibrant Moderne Brushed Gold | Kohler | K-T14421-3-BGD |
| 46 | Bathroom | Door Hardware | Helios Privacy Lever with Disc Rosette in Flat Black | Helios Privacy Lever with Disc Rosette in Flat Black | Emtek | 5209US19 |
| 47 | Bathroom | Door | True Craft Door in Solid | True Craft Door in Solid | Metrie | CTC2S |
| 48 | Bedroom | Area Rug | Marcelo Hand-Tufted Wool/Cotton Area Rug in Ivory | Marcelo Hand-Tufted Wool/Cotton Area Rug in Ivory | Wayfair | MCRR7867 |
| 49 | Bedroom | Task Floor Lamp | Tumba 51.18" Task Floor Lamp | Tumba 51.18" Task Floor Lamp | Wayfair | STNO1785 |
| 50 | Bedroom | Armchair | Alivia Armchair | Alivia Armchair | Wayfair | DRL2026 |
| 51 | Bedroom | Faux Palm Plant | Travellers Palm Tree in Pot | Travellers Palm Tree in Pot | Wayfair | WLAO3735 |
| 52 | Bedroom | Nighstands | Braydon 2-Drawer Nightstand | Braydon 2-Drawer Nightstand | Wayfair | LGLY7447 |
| 53 | Bedroom | End Table | Spitzer Lucida End Table | Spitzer Lucida End Table | Wayfair | W000859053 |
| 54 | Bedroom | Knit Throw | Chunky Knit Throw in Soft Pink | Chunky Knit Throw in Soft Pink | Wayfair | KTEL1186 |
| 55 | Bedroom | Duvet Set | Linen 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set in White | Linen 3-Piece Duvet Cover Set in White | Wayfair | LSTD1007 |
| 56 | Bedroom | Mattress | Sofie Mattress in Queen | Sofie Mattress in Queen | Sleepenvie | N/A |
| 57 | Bedroom | Pendants | Monae Pendant in Black | Monae Pendant in Black | Kuzco | PD11706-BK |
| 58 | Bedroom | Window Shades | Ambio Banded Sheer Shades in Seashell | Ambio Banded Sheer Shades in Seashell | Allure Window Fashions | N/A |
| 59 | Bedroom | Drapery | Homestead in Silver | Homestead in Silver | Smith & Noble | 18706 |
| 60 | Bedroom | Baseboards | 5½" Baseboard | 5½" Baseboard | Metrie | 1010027 |
| 61 | Miscellaneous | Cleaning Services | N/A | N/A | ServPro Cleaning | N/A |
| 62 | Miscellaneous | Local Design Support | N/A | N/A | Nyla Free Designs | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
BANQUETTE STATEMENT
For a high-impact dining area, we created a focal point with a custom upholstered banquette, a bookended storage unit, sleek accent lighting, and an elegant table setting. This stunning setup will dazzle potential buyers and is well worth the investment, as it will last for years. (Plus, those LED sconces can be installed indoors or outdoors, in case the new homeowners want to repurpose them.)
STACKING UP
When there’s only one bathroom in the house, it has to be impressive. In Nicole and Matt’s case, that meant totally gutting the space: the vanity, toilet, bathtub, lighting, fixtures, door—all of it got upgraded. We added extra visual interest on the walls by stacking glossy subway tiles vertically instead of using the typical brick pattern
A COZY CORNER
If your bedroom is on the small side, adding a sitting area is a great way to maximize the square footage you do have. Instead of putting one piece of bulky furniture in this open corner, we set up a reading nook with a velvet armchair, task floor lamp, and sculpted end table that’s the perfect spot to keep your books-in-progress. We even had enough space to bring in some (faux) greenery!
THE TEAM
Local design support: Nyla Free Designs
Furniture and decor: Wayfair
