This well built 1946 Cape Cod style home was in need of cosmetic and infrastructure updates. The design intent was to infuse a modern, minimalist aesthetic while keeping with the traditional details of the home. This was achieved using a monochromatic palette and varying textures to create a simple and warm look. Pops of color highlighted in artwork, books and greenery. The gorgeous hard wood floors were restored after hiding under carpet for years. A new furnace allowed for the baseboard heaters to be removed. Plaster walls were repaired and painted ‘Heron’s Plume’ by Sherwin Williams. New baseboards and existing windows and trim painted ‘Pure White’ by Sherwin Williams. Dining Room Light Fixtures by West Elm.
This kitchen remodel was a mission to make this small space feel and live bigger than the actual space. Due to the floor plan of the house, it didn’t make sense to open the walls to the living spaces. To make the space feel bigger, I went all white but added texture with the backsplash tile and warmth with the wood floors. The floor matches the original red oak floors throughout the house and allows the eye to flow uninterrupted through the divided spaces. Use of a hood adds a gourmet feel and heightens the space, while the microwave hides in the pantry. The oak floating shelves by the door in lieu of another cabinet keep sight lines open and connect with the floor finish. The backsplash tile was the hardest decision, but ultimately I liked the scale of the herringbone pattern and light gray to connect with the veining in the quartz countertops. Still to come in this room: wallpaper and an exterior dutch door with glazing! Cabinets: Vixon Custom Cabinets in ‘Pure White’ by Sherwin Williams. Walls: ‘Heron’s Plume’ by Sherwin Williams. Edgecliff pulls: Schoolhouse Electric. GE appliances. Faucet: Delta. Tile: MSI Retro Bianco.
This 1980s era remodeled bathroom was in need of everything. Carpet in a bathroom? Mirrored shower doors? Ew. The previous remodel had expanded its footprint by taking over a hall closet. In order to gain back some of that lost storage, I integrated the vanity tower into the design. The mirror is a medicine cabinet which allows for even more storage. The design intent was for the floor to take center stage while the rest of the space remains monochromatic with a mix of metals. The floor tile is traditional in scale and color but the hexagon pattern gives it a modern touch. Utilizing feet on the vanity design allows the floor tile to continue throughout the floor. I’m obsessed with inset cabinetry doors and love this simple shaker style. Vanity, trim and walls: ‘Pure White’ by Sherwin Williams. Vanity: Vixon Custom Cabinetry. Calacatta Quartz by Sequel. All fixtures: Delta. Tub and sink: Kohler. Medicine Cabinet: Restoration Hardware. Edgecliff Pulls: Schoolhouse Electric - they feel amazing!
