Immediately, I knew this home had so much potential. Not all brick needs to be painted … however, this home & style was begging for a facelift.

I went back & forth a hundred times about the red steps .. paint the steps? leave them red brick? I drove around looking & looking .. but in the end, there was no question … leave the original brick on the steps as well as the chimney!

New light fixtures make this 1990’s home look fresh & new.

All this entry, dining room & office needed was fresh paint, new lighting and re-finished floors!

Aiden Grey lantern is the perfect mix of old familiar lantern but fresh use of materials .. this is the crown jewel of the foyer.

Interior door paint .. BM Edgecombe Gray

This space is incredible. Lovely traditional paneling, molding and architectural details with 15’ high ceilings. Simple solution to update with paint, lighting, & refinished fresh hardwoods.

These red oak floors needed a facelift. I was worried about them turning “pink” if I used a lighter stain .. thankfully I found an incredible hardwood floor contractor who was super patient with me as we tried recipe after recipe mixing paint stains.

Utilizing the piano as our jumping off point … The room is grand and the Aiden Gray French chandelier is elegant but not too fussy .. a sisal rug layered with an cowhide keeps the prissy factor down to a comfortable, warm & inviting. Anthropology mural is a knockout focal point but easy on the budget.

This office was crem-de-la-crem back when the home was built.

There was a "den" off the kitchen on the front of the home where prior homeowner spent most of their time. However, this room screamed for the "family" to live here and enjoy the bright windows & views!

Notice the widow mullions are dark on the inside (not outside) .. leaving the red brick around the fireplace is a nod to the red brick on the exterior .. and leaves this room fresh but not too formal.

The new woodwork stretches past the line of the built-in bookcases to give it proper proportions. Added sconces … Removed formal details from the bookcases (fluted trim, Grecian basket, grapevine corbels) and replaced with cleaner lines & millwork.

Never forget that lighting is all about LAYERING the lights .. overhead (ALWAYS on dimmers) mid-level with sconce lighting … and of course every room MUST have several lamps. Visual Comfort chandy & sconces.

As always, a gallery wall adds personality and warmth.

Created a cozy spot to read a book or enjoy the sunshine where the breakfast area once lived.

The tile was ripped out and replaced with hardwoods to match existing.

My favorite lighting sources - Visual Comfort pendants and Aiden Gray sconces. Top of the line appliances and lovely handmade tile shines on the backsplash. Notice the mix of metal and materials give layered texture that creates interest but soothing to live & work in. The floors … they provide a fresh update but yet grounded in tradition of old world Europe.

The neutral wood bookcase & TV cabinet allows the personality to shine through with family photos and football games. Island seats SIX. Hardworking but beautiful quartz countertop with 2” mitered edge island.

Notice the mix of metals and materials. Gold pendants, iron & wood sconces, polished nickel hardware & faucet. Shine on the walls with tile to the ceiling .. rough wood bookcase .. this creates warmth and interest without committing to a “pattern” backsplash (which will quickly date your home and expensive to replace)

See something of value but not sure what to do with it? The brass footrest on the island did NOT go to the dumpster. I held on to it and even moved it to another home. Opening to the right leads to back hall, mud/laundry room, garage door & new bedroom entrance.

Dishwasher to the left of the sink as well as another one in the island. Entertaining and cleanup has never been so easy!

I closed up both doors and created one large master bath. Allowing for the bed to live on that wall … the opening to the bathroom is now on the same wall as the door into bedroom. (on the left wall not seen in this photo)

New chandelier and window treatments complete this transformation.

Used this built-in from HIS original bath. Color drenching this small space created a sense of drama from light to dark back to light.

But it is a beautiful window! I just had to reconfigure the bath onto one large space and closet.

Notice mixed metals .. gold chandelier with polished nickel hardware, sconces and plumbing.

Walls BM Seapearl .. Cabinets BM Cloud White

I love symmetry and towers. This space allowed for one “tower” .. the cabinet literally sits on the solid countertop surface .. the little garage allowed for hairdryer and other small appliances to be plugged in .. hot curling irons can safely be stored & concealed on the countertop behind closed doors.

Cabinets & trim BM Cloud White. Top Knobs hardware. Visual Comfort sconces mounted on the mirror bouncing light all around.

You can see the built-in on the right that currently lives in the vestibule. The new closet is now where the shower & potty was .. of course we kept the window in the closet (complete privacy overlooking woods)

The black paint makes the ceiling disappear. Added wood trim and painted the trim & drywall below a high gloss … gives it a “paneled” look but not the paneled price-tag.