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Sarah & John

Sarah bought her 90s builder-grade home when she was pregnant with her first child. Two years later, John entered their lives, and the rest, they say, is history. Their home has plenty of room for their growing kids, and it is right next to an active playground. But most importantly, the house is full of memories, including their wedding in front of their living room fireplace. They want to stay, but with the awkward layout, unleveled floors, and cramped back deck, the house desperately needs an overhaul. We managed Sarah and John’s conflicting design styles to rework the dining room, kitchen, living room, and back deck to give the family a bright, modern, beautiful home.

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wdt_ID Room Product Type Style Product Company company_link Product Code/Sku
1 Throughout Pot Lights HLB4LED HLB4LED HALO HLB4 LED
2 Throughout Measurements Room Measurement Services Room Measurement Services Urban Measure N/A
3 Throughout Wall Paint Eider White Eider White Sherwin Williams SW 7014
4 Entry Front Door Hardware Transitional Heritage Monolithic Tubular Entry Set With Aston Lever - Lh, Swing In. Transitional Heritage Monolithic Tubular Entry Set With Aston Lever - Lh, Swing In. Emtek 4717US19
5 Entry Storage Cabinet Paint Eider White Eider White Sherwin Williams SW 7014
6 Dining Room Chandelier Summer Five Light Chandelier Summer Five Light Chandelier Generation Lighting 3175905-112
7 Dining Room Barn Door Hanging Hardware Modern Rectangular Top Mount - Steel Modern Rectangular Top Mount - Steel Emtek B120108US19
8 Us19, Flat Wheel Style & Flat Rack Fastener
9 Dining Room Barn Door Hardware Warwick Appliance Pull Flat Black Warwick Appliance Pull Flat Black Emtek 86712SUS19
10 Powder Room Lighting Adelaide 2 - Light Vanity Adelaide 2 - Light Vanity Generation Lighting VS2472MBK
11 Powder Room Door Hardware Aston Privacy Lever With Square Back Plate - Lh, Swing In Aston Privacy Lever With Square Back Plate - Lh, Swing In Emtek 5210US19
12 Laundry Room Lighting Logan Flush Mount Logan Flush Mount Generation Lighting TF1002AI
13 Laundry Room Cabinet Hardware Egg Cabinet Knob Egg Cabinet Knob Emtek 86015US19
14 Laundry Room Coat Hook Sandcast Bronze Robe Hook Sandcast Bronze Robe Hook Emtek 86106
15 Laundry Room Cabinet Paint High Reflective White High Reflective White Sherwin Williams SW 7757
16 Laundry Room Locker Paint Repose Gray Repose Gray Sherwin Williams SW 7015
17 Basement Door Hardware Aston Passage Lever With Square Back Plate - Rh Out Swing Aston Passage Lever With Square Back Plate - Rh Out Swing Emtek 5110US19
18 Kitchen Range Hood Bosch 29'' Custom-Insert Range Hood Bosch 29'' Custom-Insert Range Hood The Brick DHL755BUC
19 Kitchen Oven LG 6.3 Cu. Ft. Induction Slide-In Range with ProBake Convection and EasyClean LG 6.3 Cu. Ft. Induction Slide-In Range with ProBake Convection and EasyClean The Brick LSE4617S
20 Kitchen Microwave Sharp 24" 1.2 Cu. Ft. 950-Watt Microwave Drawer® Oven Sharp 24" 1.2 Cu. Ft. 950-Watt Microwave Drawer® Oven The Brick SMD2477S
21 Kitchen Refrigerator LG 22 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth French-Door Refrigerator LG 22 Cu. Ft. Counter-Depth French-Door Refrigerator The Brick LFXC2252
22 Kitchen Dishwasher LG Wi-Fi Enabled Dishwasher with QuadWash and TrueSteam LG Wi-Fi Enabled Dishwasher with QuadWash and TrueSteam The Brick LDT788SS
23 Kitchen Island Pendant Gordon One Light Small Pendant Gordon One Light Small Pendant Generation Lighting 6585101-112
24 Kitchen Cabinet Hardware Cabinet Edge Pull Cabinet Edge Pull Emtek 3"- 87100US19 6"-87120US19 10"- 87140US19
25 Kitchen Island Paint Repose Gray Repose Gray Sherwin Williams SW 7015
26 Living Room Metal Cabinet Hardware Warwick Appliance Pull Warwick Appliance Pull Emtek 86712SUS19
27 Living Room TV Mount Kanto PT400 Low-profile Tilt TV Mount For 40” - 90” Televisions Kanto PT400 Low-profile Tilt TV Mount For 40” - 90” Televisions The Brick PT400TLT
28 Living Room Metal Door Paint Onyx Onyx Benjamin Moore 2133-10
29 Back Door Door Hardware Helios Key In Lever With Square Back Plate – Rh Out Swing Helios Key In Lever With Square Back Plate – Rh Out Swing Emtek 5122US19
30 Back Door Built-In Bench Paint Repose Gray Repose Gray Sherwin Williams SW 7015
31 Back Deck Patio Umbrella Shanghai Patio Umbrella with Base - Charcoal Shanghai Patio Umbrella with Base - Charcoal The Brick SHANGCUP
32 Back Deck Patio Set Dominica 4-Piece Conversation Patio Set Dominica 4-Piece Conversation Patio Set The Brick DOMI4SET
33 Powder Room Wallpaper Scott Living Merritt Wallpaper in Black Scott Living Merritt Wallpaper in Black Scott Living N/A

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
SWITCHING BUSINESS AND PLEASURE

Before, Sarah and John used the front of their house as an office space and squeezed their dining room against the back door. To help with the traffic flow, we moved their dining room to the front of the house and connected it to the kitchen with a modern barn door. The glass lets in plenty of natural light and can also double as a sleek art fixture.

OPPOSITES ATTRACT

Quickly into the renovation process, we learned that Sarah loved light, natural tones, while John preferred darker ones. Compromises always have to be made, but we wanted the living room, the place where they were married, to represent both Sarah and John. So, we incorporated both their styles by pairing their new, white-tiled fireplace with stunning, black-framed shelves, proving that differences can complement one another.

ALL HANDS ON DECK

With a playground located right outside, Sarah and John decided that their family would get the most use out of their backyard by expanding their deck. With this new space, they now have plenty of outdoor seating to host birthday parties, have barbecues, or simply watch their kids play with their friends. It’s never been easier than ever for them to connect with neighbors and friends.

 

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SPECIAL THANKS

Art Director: MH Interiors
Construction Lead: Envision Custom Renovations