There are the times that you go to a new project meeting not sure what to expect... and this was definitely one of them! I was just getting my business into FULL swing and I received an email from a young couple in Sherman, Texas. They had just purchased a "fixer-upper" type house and were looking for help mixing their design ideas into one cohesive vision. (Side note: Just because you vow “death do us part” doesn't mean you will agree on your love for all things vintage!) From the moment I met the energetic husband and the endearing wife, I was hooked on making their dream a reality! It was summer and the house had no electricity, so we sweated to the oldies and formulated a plan.
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| One of the few layers of wall paper that adorned the walls. |
Before Photos:
The house was in disrepair but it had great bones to serve as our starting point. The couple were very prepared for their first remodel, even opting to do some of the work themselves! During our first meeting we reviewed images they had compiled of their favorite spaces, decided what needed to stay and what definitely had to go and brainstormed every other option in between. The project was an hour and half from my office and they wanted to move in quickly so we needed to be super efficient. Starting with a floor plan we devised solutions to turn funky into functional and bring them into the current style.
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| The long wall in the kitchen was broken up with a door to the hallway and a HUGE soffit above the cabinets. The floors were plywood and there was a portion missing so you could see earth underneath! Did I mention it was a fixer-upper? |
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| The shorter wall in the kitchen shared space with a great breakfast nook, unfortunately it was so closed in with a small door to the dining area. The cabinets on this side were basically unusable due to their height and there was little prep space adjacent to the stove top. |
After Photos:
In the end, the kitchen is so much more functional and definitely more beautiful than its former self. The thoughtful details will keep it as a timeless centerpiece to the home.
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| Enclosing the door to the hallway gave us plenty of space for extra counter and cabinets. We were also able to sneak in a wine fridge and appliance garage. Who doesn't want that? White cabinets are crisp and fresh with the stainless and nickel hardware and the countertops play well off the neutral and sage backsplash. The hardwoods are reclaimed from an older home and leaving them in the original mixed finish adds charm and personality to the room. To create a more openness, the entry was enlarged to mimic that of the dining room. |
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| With the sink now on the shorter wall and by omitting the separate double ovens, there is much more counter space adjacent to the sink for prep work and dish duty. We tucked the microwave on a shelf in the far side of the cabinet to keep it out of sight. |
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| The breakfast area is now a bright spot to grab coffee in the morning or wind down with some wine in the evening. Sage green walls hark back to the accent tile in the backsplash and play nicely with the blue patterned window seat cushion. Antique style chairs in the same sage color blend nicely without competing. The window seat hosts storage drawers because you can NEVER have enough storage! |
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