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!
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| 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 |
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
