kitchen and sitting room redo

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Remember the kitchen redo of all redos?

Brooke and Brian {Also the owners of  our fave candle co Union + Dixie} are our friends who go way back. Like, mid-90’s tragic spiral perm, thick eyebrow, chubby cheek days back. A rehab was in the works for some time, and we were thrilled to be a part of this huge redo. So we’re super excited to show you the end product today!

Because this…

Became this.

If you remember after a bit of a debate, these guys decided to work within their own footprint. {No worries, this is just the left side of the house – I didn’t share the rest because they’re saving that for later… also, for the sake of privacy and not having an entire floorpan on the internet…}

But the original floorplan went a little like this:

It’s like we’ve always said: Sometimes, working within your own confines can be your greatest super power.

Because now they have this.

And it’s gorgeous.

We were thrilled to be a part of this collaboration with such creative friends. So what was once their sitting room here, was opened up into part of the larger kitchen area. They took the original skylights, and added more.

Brooke is a full time Nurse Anesthetist by day, but also a culinary expert by night. So they knew they wanted space, not only in the kitchen, but in their pantry for all their cooking needs. {Along with lots of oven space.} The kitchen holds a plethora of gorgeous options.

And around the corner,

Boom.

What was once the view on this wall here,

And then opened up into this room,

Became a part of this.

Their vintage bookcase was a flea market find, and now holds sentimental photos, along with Brian’s latest album release.

Mad talent, we tell you.

This space now holds part of the kitchen, a newly reconfigured powder bath, and laundry room. Along with what will become a workout room. We’ll be sharing more on that, in the future.

This project fearlessly mixed metals, stone, tile, and colors for a one of a kind feel. Along with these great reclaimed wood beams, and shiplap.

Their floors are sourced locally, and blended perfectly with the existing wooden planks and terra cotta tile. It helped with the transition in the kitchen, to the floors that were found underneath the carpet.

The colors throughout the house – Brooke painted most of it by hand to save a little on the project: {All the colors are Farrow + Ball}

• Railings – dark blue color of cabinets
• Shaded White – white on cabinets
•  Strong White – walls + ceilings
• Skimming Stone – trim

The table and chairs are a flea market find, along with her slipcovered chairs which were collected over time from Lee.

The countertops are a combo of marble – Lunar Eclipse + soapstone {clearly, our fave}.

Behind this wall revealed some old water damage when it was removed for the new mantel. You never know what surprises you’ll find.

The mantel is custom made limestone with a great local company from a shape Brooke designed.

The hanging plants are a combo of finds via Amazon, Home Depot + Lowes.

The original flooring stayed in the sitting space via the other side of the fireplace.

There are a lot of great nods to some of the original character of the house in different ways.

This wall now hosts a great movie spot for the two of them to enjoy.

They definitely enjoy coffee in here in the mornings! Their favorite neighbors are the deer who stop by constantly.

Their sofa is Mitchell Gold, paired with the pillows via Imagination Home. The lucite side table + metal drum tables kept it light and airy via Worlds Away, and the gold side table on the side is actually from her mom, handed down as a true vintage piece. The rug is via ABC Carpet + Home. Side tables are Phillips Scott. Lamps are a part of the Crest View Collection.

Another piece of original that stayed, is this great liquor cabinet. With soapstone countertops, it wasn’t going anywhere. We love the additional dimension it adds to the space, with a ton of character and a swanky fun chandelier to boot. Yes, please.

Their table was an Aidan Gray find that they’ve had for some time, along with the art that they already owned from a shop in Soho via Rachel Ashwell. The lamp is from Europe to You.

Many of their pieces were re-used, along with fresh finds throughout.

Their kitchen lights are available through Currey + Co 

The coffee table is one of our favorite pieces: An old factory belt wheel found at Southern Accents, and had rehabbed into a table with a glass top.

It’s definitely a reclaimed beauty.

The fun abstract art is from Catherine Walker Studio – a friend from college, the paintings are more than just something to bring in some fun color- they have meaning because of who created them.

Of course their entire home smells like their fabulous candles, but a few wild flowers never hurt either.

Sink + Faucet are Kohler + Newport Brass

The hardware is a great etsy find which totally made the cabinets. Along with Worlds Away.

She also has a great collection of bowls and cutting boards that add to the funky european feel. We loved bring in a little color with what she already owned.

Their fur baby, sweet Como definitely approves of the design!

There’s more little details in the future that we can’t wait to share.

Stay tuned! It will be worth it.

It was such an honor to be a part of this not-so-little collaboration with such talented friends.

It was a bit of an undertaking, to say the least.

Have an inspired day!

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