Stylish • Airy • Sleek • Modern • Ready to Entertain!
Novella and Terry’s five-bedroom, five-bathroom home had a surplus of open spaces, unique architecture—and wasted potential. We added some much-needed curb (and living room) appeal, reconfigured the kitchen layout to make it feel even bigger, and turned the upstairs bonus room into a place worth spending time in. With no major structural issues in sight, we were able to dedicate a good chunk of the budget to custom design features throughout.
Resource Guide
BSS07E16
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 | Shaker Cabinets in Designer White | Shaker Cabinets in Designer White | Kitchen Cabinet Distributors | N/A |
| 2 | Kitchen | Countertop | Calacatta Nuvo | Calacatta Nuvo | Caesarstone | 5131 |
| 3 | Kitchen | Backsplash | Aliente Dark Gray Porcelain, 4” x 12” | Aliente Dark Gray Porcelain, 4” x 12” | TileBar | N/A |
| 4 | Kitchen | Fridge | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | RS36A72UI |
| 5 | Kitchen | Built-In Oven | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | OB30SCEPX3_N |
| 6 | Kitchen | Cooktop | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | CIB365DTB2 |
| 7 | Kitchen | Dishwasher | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | DD24DAX9_N |
| 8 | Kitchen | Range Hood | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Best Range Hoods | L7030 |
| 9 | Kitchen | Liner | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Best Range Hoods | L7036 |
| 10 | Kitchen | Microwave Trim Kit | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | N/A |
| 11 | Kitchen | Sink | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Kohler | STRIVE K-5409-NA |
| 12 | Kitchen | Faucet | Polished Nickel | Polished Nickel | Kohler | PARQ K-6131-2-SN |
| 13 | Kitchen | Microwave | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Fisher & Paykel | N/A |
| 14 | Kitchen | Protective Flooring | N/A | N/A | Ram Board | N/A |
| 15 | Kitchen | Metal Hood Vent Cover | Custom | Custom | B&B Custom Welding | N/A |
| 16 | Kitchen | Hardware | Cup Pull in Polished Nickel | Cup Pull in Polished Nickel | Emtek | N/A |
| 17 | Kitchen | Hardware | Norwich Knob in Polished Nickel | Norwich Knob in Polished Nickel | Emtek | N/A |
| 18 | Kitchen | Pendant | Helena | Helena | Kuzco Lighting | PD9117 |
| 19 | Dining Room | Chandelier | Doran in Mottled Black | Doran in Mottled Black | Quoizel | DOR5006MB |
| 20 | Dining Room | Fireplace Surround | Calacatta Nuvo | Calacatta Nuvo | Caesarstone | 5131 |
| 21 | Bonus Room | Hardware | Mod Hex Pull in Flat Black | Mod Hex Pull in Flat Black | Emtek | N/A |
| 22 | Bonus Room | Carpet | Lead the Way in Platinum | Lead the Way in Platinum | Shaw Floors | E9655 |
| 23 | Bonus Room | Pendant | Division Pendant in Earth Black | Division Pendant in Earth Black | Quoizel | DSN2380EK |
| 24 | Bonus Room | Sink | Blanco Quatrus Medium Single Bowl ADA in Stainless Steel | Blanco Quatrus Medium Single Bowl ADA in Stainless Steel | Blanco | 442079 |
| 25 | Bonus Room | Faucet | Blanco Alta Pullout Kitchen Faucet with Dual Spray in Polished Chrome | Blanco Alta Pullout Kitchen Faucet with Dual Spray in Polished Chrome | Blanco | 441401 |
| 26 | Living Room | Chandelier | Doran in Mottled Black | Doran in Mottled Black | Quoizel | DOR5015MB |
| 27 | Living Room | Fireplace Surround | Calacatta Nuvo | Calacatta Nuvo | Caesarstone | 5131 |
| 28 | Miscellaneous | General Contractor | N/A | N/A | L&L Contractors | N/A |
| 29 | Miscellaneous | Staging Furniture | N/A | N/A | Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams | N/A |
| 30 | Miscellaneous | Painting Services | N/A | N/A | Lamer Construction | N/A |
| 31 | Miscellaneous | Interior Doors | N/A | N/A | Metrie | N/A |
| 32 | Miscellaneous | Pods | N/A | N/A | Mi-Box of Middle Tennessee | N/A |
| 33 | Miscellaneous | Disposal Bins | N/A | N/A | Bin There Dump That | N/A |
| 34 | Miscellaneous | Cleaning Services | N/A | N/A | Maid Cleaning Nashville | N/A |
| 35 | Miscellaneous | Stone Fabrication and Installation | N/A | N/A | Smokey Mountain Tops | N/A |
| 36 | Miscellaneous | Construction Drawings | N/A | N/A | Creative Home Design | N/A |
| 37 | Miscellaneous | Landscaping | N/A | N/A | Thompson Landscape Services | N/A |
| 38 | Miscellaneous | Landscaping Supply | N/A | N/A | SiteOne Landscape Supply | N/A |
| 39 | Miscellaneous | Draperies | N/A | N/A | Smith & Noble | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
A GRAND ENTRANCE
On the exterior, we replaced the grungy front door and spruced up the landscaping to create a truly standout first impression. And to keep potential buyers intrigued upon entering, we added contrast to the staircase with a coat of dark paint on the banister—it’s a simple yet sophisticated touch.
A STUNNING SET
As you linger in the beautiful new entryway, the adjacent living room just past it will undoubtedly grab your attention. Technically, this space’s focal feature is a brand-new fireplace that draws the eye up, up, up to the soaring ceiling. But the three-tier chandelier we installed overhead is such a showstopper, too, that we set up a mirror on the mantel so it can be admired from every angle.
FLOTATION DEVICES
What started out as bland room with exercise equipment and questionable carpeting is now the perfect entertaining area. We added style in the form of new flooring, fresh paint, a media center, and a fully functional bar that stretches the length of the back wall. And while we love a good bar cart for displaying boozy accoutrement, we opted for floating shelves here as the finishing touches. You know we’re all about those shelfies!
THE TEAM
Art director: Victoria Tonelli
Local design support: Olivia Carswell Interiors
General contractor: L&L Contractors
Kitchen cabinets: KCD Cabinetry
Kitchen counter and fireplace surround: Caesarstone
Drapery and drapery hardware: Smith & Noble
Staging furniture: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Landscaping: Thompson Landscape Services
