Contemporary • A neighborhood hub • Fun • Sophisticated… • …But still fresh
Susy and Scott’s big, fun family found a big, fun house that came with lots of “good” (four bedrooms, soaring ceilings, a pool) and lots of “not so good” (tacky columns, a leaky roof, a confounding mishmash of design styles). Our attitude throughout the reno: Work with the pluses, get rid of the minuses. So we enhanced the home’s spacious entryway, opened up the kitchen by removing those columns, and turned the living room into a sanctuary for the family’s many books and musical instruments. Keep reading for our favorite design details!
Resource Guide
PB S13 E8 Susy & Scott
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 | Countertop | Lucca | Lucca | Wilsonart | Q4027L |
| 2 | Kitchen | Sink | Poise Undermount Sink | Poise Undermount Sink | Kohler | K-3160-NA |
| 3 | Kitchen | Faucet | Karbon Articulating Two Hole Faucet | Karbon Articulating Two Hole Faucet | Kohler | K-6227-C12_VS |
| 4 | Kitchen | Island Faucet | Karbon Deck Mount Bar Sink Faucet | Karbon Deck Mount Bar Sink Faucet | Kohler | K-6268-C12-VS |
| 5 | Kitchen | Water Faucet | Carafe Filtered Water Faucet | Carafe Filtered Water Faucet | Kohler | K-18865-VS |
| 6 | Kitchen | Hardware | 3" Trinity Pull in Flat Black | 3" Trinity Pull in Flat Black | Emtek | 86263 US19 |
| 7 | Kitchen | Hardware | 1¼" Cadet Knob in Flat Black | 1¼" Cadet Knob in Flat Black | Emtek | 86322 US19 |
| 8 | Kitchen | Hardware | 4” Trinity Pull in Satin Brass | 4” Trinity Pull in Satin Brass | Emtek | 86265 US4 |
| 9 | Kitchen | Hardware | 12” Trinity Pull in Satin Black | 12” Trinity Pull in Satin Black | Emtek | 86483US4 |
| 10 | Kitchen | Hardware | Trinity Appliance Pull in Flat Black | Trinity Appliance Pull in Flat Black | Emtek | CS86445 US19 |
| 11 | Kitchen | Ceiling Fan | Dayon 52” 4 Blade Ceiling Fan | Dayon 52” 4 Blade Ceiling Fan | Savoy House Lighting | 52-6110-4CN-SN |
| 12 | Kitchen | Kitchen Sink Lighting | Varia Pendant in Smoke | Varia Pendant in Smoke | LBL Lighting | LP881SMBZ |
| 13 | Kitchen | Kitchen Pendants | Allea Pendant in Black and Gold Finish | Allea Pendant in Black and Gold Finish | LBL Lighting | LP954BLGDLED830 |
| 14 | Kitchen | Backsplash | Hexagoni Puro Blanco Matte in White | Hexagoni Puro Blanco Matte in White | TileBar | N/A |
| 15 | Kitchen | Banquette Shiplap | Woodhaven in White Painted | Woodhaven in White Painted | Armstrong Ceilings | 1148 |
| 16 | Kitchen | Barn Doors | Shaker Panel Doors in MDF Primed | Shaker Panel Doors in MDF Primed | Trimlite | 8402 |
| 17 | Kitchen | Barn Door Hardware | Top of Door Track in Matte Black | Top of Door Track in Matte Black | Renin | N/A |
| 18 | Family Room | Ceiling Fans | Dayon 52” 4 Blade Ceiling Fan | Dayon 52” 4 Blade Ceiling Fan | Savoy House Lighting | 52-6110-4CN-SN |
| 19 | Family Room | TV Wall Shiplap | Woodhaven in White Painted | Woodhaven in White Painted | Armstrong Ceilings | 1148 |
| 20 | Family Room | Rug | Alphine in Moon Beam/Excalibur | Alphine in Moon Beam/Excalibur | Jaipur Living | ALP02 |
| 21 | Library | Rug | Nostalgia in Castlerock/White Asparagus | Nostalgia in Castlerock/White Asparagus | Jaipur Living | NS03 |
| 22 | Library | Chandelier | Take 5 Chandelier in Black and Aged Brass | Take 5 Chandelier in Black and Aged Brass | LBL Lighting | CH1076BLABLED927 |
| 23 | Library | Fireplace Installation | N/A | N/A | Ashbusters | N/A |
| 24 | Library | Lighting Sconces | Morland 1 Light Adjustable Sconce | Morland 1 Light Adjustable Sconce | Savoy House Lighting | 9-961CP-1-13 |
| 25 | Library | Fireplace Tile | Metropolis in Dark Grey Matte | Metropolis in Dark Grey Matte | The Tile Shop | 680492 |
| 26 | Entryway | Wallpaper | Margate in Neutral | Margate in Neutral | Thibaut | AT7940 |
| 27 | Entryway | Chandelier | Candora 34 in Black | Candora 34 in Black | LBL Lighting | CH948BLLEDWD |
| 28 | Entryway | Outdoor Sconces | Pediment 2 Light Sconce in Weathered Zinc | Pediment 2 Light Sconce in Weathered Zinc | Feiss Lighting | OL11101DWZ |
| 29 | Entryway | Entry Lock Set | Davos Entry Set in Matte Black | Davos Entry Set in Matte Black | Emtek | 4828US19 |
| 30 | Dining Room | Chandelier | Harper 7 Light in Polished Nickel | Harper 7 Light in Polished Nickel | Feiss Lighting | F32607PN |
| 31 | Dining Room | Rug | Denisli in Blue Nights/Moonlight Blue | Denisli in Blue Nights/Moonlight Blue | Jaipur Living | DEN02 |
| 32 | Dining Room | Art | Angel Wings | Angel Wings | Decoima | N/A |
| 33 | Dining Room | Wallpaper | Shang Extra Fine Sisal in Steel | Shang Extra Fine Sisal in Steel | Thibaut | T72838 |
| 34 | Porch | Ceiling Shiplap | Fine Line in Smokey Bourbon | Fine Line in Smokey Bourbon | Woodtone | N/A |
| 35 | Porch | Bar Countertops | Soho | Soho | Wilsonart | Q1019 |
| 36 | Porch | Porch Railing | White Aluminum Railing | White Aluminum Railing | Regal Ideas | N/A |
| 37 | Porch | PVC Decking | 14” Long Boards in Beachwood | 14” Long Boards in Beachwood | Tivadek | N/A |
| 38 | Porch | Outdoor Heaters | WD Series Dual Element Heaters | WD Series Dual Element Heaters | Infratech | WD-5024 |
| 39 | Porch | Fans | Polaris 52” Fan | Polaris 52” Fan | Savoy House Lighting | 52-417-3SV-SN |
| 40 | Porch | Porch Sconces | Upstate 18" in Bronze | Upstate 18" in Bronze | LBL Lighting | OD737BZLED277W |
| 41 | Porch | Fireplace Installation | N/A | N/A | Ashbusters | N/A |
| 42 | Porch | Fireplace Stone | Firestone Split Face in Strada Mist | Firestone Split Face in Strada Mist | Shaw Floors | 195TS |
| 43 | Porch | Fireplace Mantle | Custom | Custom | Fox Hardwood Lumber | N/A |
| 44 | Porch | Door Handles | Round Knob in Flat Black | Round Knob in Flat Black | Emtek | 5207 |
| 45 | Miscellaneous | Waste Removal | N/A | N/A | Bin There Dump That | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
AHEAD OF THE CURVE
The two-story entryway’s curved wall threw us a curveball. We ended up using an ikat-printed wallpaper from Thibaut to turn it into an accent wall and then further highlighted this unique feature with negative space through the use of white paint. We also added a curved handrail and stair design to the staircase to complement the rounded wall.
SHIP(LAP) HAPPENS
We removed the row of neoclassical columns throughout the main floor and installed a steel beam for support in the kitchen, but we needed to add a more cost-friendly point of support in the family room. So we created a white shiplap-clad wall with a floating media center—if you didn’t know that it needed to be there, you’d think it was a natural part of the design. And we didn’t stop there with the shiplap! We incorporated the same style into the sides of the kitchen banquette and a bourbon-hued version out back on the patio ceiling.
HEARTH AND SOUL
To make the home’s indoor aesthetic flow easily into the outdoor space, we set up a cozy oasis on the back patio. In addition to the mosquito-proof screening, we installed a new wood-burning fireplace with a gorgeous stone hearth and custom wood mantel. It’s the perfect setting for friends and neighbors to gather for lemonade in the summer, s’mores in the fall, and good times no matter what time of year.
THE TEAM
Art director: Natalie Hager
Construction lead: J Snow Construction
Kitchen millwork: Fox Lumber
