Before: Not-So-Appealing Exterior
This 2,800-square-foot tract house built in the 1970s was ready for an update.
Lacking color and personality, this family room felt like a blank space ripe for a redo.
They installed two new windows to provide natural light and make the space feel more open.
A mix of retail-store cabinets and shelves surround a new electric fireplace and wall-mounted TV.
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The shelving doors are made from old radiator covers.
After: Dining Room
New wall moldings give the look of wainscoting.
Homeowners balanced the splurge with simple brass sconces and a basic white pedestal sink.
A curvaceous black mirror scored online anchors the bathroom.
Because of its galley shape and absence of seating, the second counter proved inefficient and lacked purpose.
After: Kitchen
Moving the sink beneath a window gave the kitchen a harder working U-shape layout.
Greige cabinets contrast white quartz countertops and a subway tile backsplash.
The tile was reasonably priced, so they took it up to the ceiling for a sense of height.
Brass cabinet hardware (a vintage eBay lot) and columns on the breakfast bar add age.
It outlines the outdoors like a picture, framing the space and making it pop.
A glass-front cabinet and delicate glass globe pendant brighten the look.
Custom Banquette
The homeowners gussied up a store-bought banquette with a custom-cut fiberboard back.
They upholstered the back and the seat in a mustard-color leather and finished it with brass nailhead trim.
Storage underneath holds placemats, seasonal dishes, and extra kitchen goods.
Basket Beauties
A collection of colorful handwoven baskets hangs above the upholstered banquette.
The kitchen’s color scheme is drawn from them, down to the fresh flowers and pillow covers.
Faux-Fur Footsteps
There’s nothing better than a soft step underfoot as you make your way upstairs.
A faux deer-fur runner lines the black painted stairs and white risers on this unique stairway.
It provides a nice invitation to the upstairs bedrooms and softens the home’s wood floors.
After: Primary Bedroom
Easy cosmetic changes refreshed this primary bedroom.
New bedroom furniture and a large area rug underfoot provide both traditional and modern flair.
Nailhead trim gives a pop of interest to the clean furniture design.
Tranquil Primary Bath
Gold fixtures and decor shine in the neutral primary bathroom.
A dark stained wood vanity grounds the stark white features.
This bathroom’s style is perfectly relaxed, making it the perfect retreat at the end of the day.
