Final fall, we met with architects, Patrick and Paige of 787 Design Studio, and acquired occurring what became fairly in depth renovation plans. My pricey pal, designer Claire Zinnecker, labored up some contemporary furnishings layouts, and we introduced our builder Monte Goertz in to start out working by means of planning and allowing. Lastly, after we had been nearly to start out… Covid hit, and all the challenge was placed on maintain. At first, I used to be actually bummed – I had been so able to get this present on the street and was enthusiastic about all of the plans we had for the home. However the considered being out of our dwelling throughout quarantine was extremely unappealing — as was the case for a lot of, dwelling turned our refuge throughout this time. The delay ended up being a blessing in disguise, as a result of all that point at dwelling gave us an opportunity to understand the numerous issues we beloved about residing right here. We started to query whether or not we wanted to tug off such an costly, full-scale renovation on a house that we nonetheless beloved.

So, because the saying goes, creativity was born from constraints. We shifted our considering to deal with how we may change up just some issues that may give us essentially the most bang for our buck – and never require us to be out of the home for six months. How may we use styling, decor, and furnishings to clean up the area, with out really pulling down partitions or ripping out all of the cabinetry?  It was a surprisingly enjoyable train to scale issues again whereas nonetheless creating one thing that felt new, and we had been capable of break floor a number of days earlier than we left for Malibu — and wrap issues up across the time we acquired dwelling 5 weeks later.

So, with the completion of the challenge on the horizon, right here’s the plan. We’re holding our deal with three primary areas: the lounge, the kitchen, and our main bedroom. Watch the IGTV beneath to see it in motion, and scroll on for my inspiration board, product hyperlinks, and extra.

IN THE LIVING ROOM

1 – Plaster partitions

The most important change taking place all through the home is on the partitions. I’ve lengthy been obsessive about plaster partitions, and we discovered an attractive clay product known as American Clay that we’re making use of all over the place. I’m actually excited in regards to the stunning earthy texture it’ll give our partitions. I selected a heat impartial shade known as Forté White.

2 – The flooring

Through the years, our travertine tile flooring have picked up a variety of grime that’s brought on them to show yellowish – plus we’re not large followers of the shiny end that we selected after we first constructed the home. Relatively than get new flooring altogether, we met with an area stone care firm who examined a pattern of the flooring with a way known as honing – with nice outcomes. The purpose is lighter, extra matte flooring that really feel contemporary and clear – at a fraction of the price of placing in all new flooring.

3 – Hearth freshen-up

A small factor that’ll make an enormous distinction is that we’re cleansing the within of the fireside! For $200, a technician will come out and clear the partitions and firewood of all of the soot build-up, hopefully returning the terra cotta tiles to their authentic heat shade.

4 – The furnishings

After 10 years with our furnishings in precisely the identical place, I wanted a contemporary perspective on our furnishings format. Claire saved the day with a number of completely different flooring plans to assist me take into consideration how we may combine issues up. She additionally helped me supply fixtures and furnishings, plus answered my numerous texts asking for her opinions. Right here’s the plan she created with, that we’ll be utilizing as our information…

*furnishings format by Claire Zinnecker Design

As for the precise furnishings, I’ve had a lot enjoyable selecting some new items that may fully makeover the vibe of this room. Right here’s my inspiration board, together with among the furnishings items I’ve acquired on order:

From top-left, clockwise:

Tanner Armchair, Barnaby Lane; Surfside Spherical Wooden Finish Desk, Goal; inspiration from Villa Kuro, Tuvalu Bamboo Basket Set, Expensive Keaton; inspiration by @sonjaveldafotografie; Briarwood Giant Rush Basket, Expensive Keaton; Aliso Espresso Desk, Expensive Keaton; inspiration by @colinking; Asana Ivory Wall Hanging, Expensive Keaton

IN THE KITCHEN

The kitchen is the place we’ve advanced our plans essentially the most: initially, we had been going to demo the present cabinetry and exchange with pure white oak all through. The plans included an archway that may result in a breakfast nook addition… which might additionally require demo’ing the cabinetry on the left aspect of the kitchen. After a lot thought and dialogue, Adam and I made a decision to lean into the excessive distinction darkish wooden towards white plaster, and see if we may translate that look in a means that feels extra “us.”

These are the principle parts of the brand new plan:

1 – Extra open shelving

To forestall the darkish wooden cabinetry from wanting heavy, I made a decision to demo the cupboards to the best of the hood, to be able to prolong the open shelving. This was a comparatively cheap repair that may (hopefully) lighten and brighten all the kitchen up a ton.

2 – Hood encompass

I’ve been wanting to interchange our stainless high-shine hood encompass with one thing a lot softer and organic-feeling. With this picture (beneath) as our inspiration, we designed a subtly tapered encompass that may be plastered with the American Clay utilized in the remainder of the home.

Design by Pearson Design Group / Images by Audrey Corridor

3 – Counter tops

I’ve had my eye on Caesarstone’s Cloudburst Concrete for awhile now — it’s the most attractive delicate white, with a end that really appears just like the plaster on the partitions. I went all in, utilizing it on counter tops, backsplash, and including a waterfall edge to encompass the island.

4 – Home equipment

Our outdated home equipment had been appearing… outdated, for the final couple years. It was positively time to herald the brand new, and I’m obsessive about Kitchenaid’s new business vary. With a clear design that nods to skilled gear in eating places, I can’t wait to reside – and cook dinner – with my new setup. We’re additionally selected this attractive fridge (already can’t wait to fill this magnificence with produce), wine cellar, and Kitchenaid’s stunning new dishwashers.

5 – Fixtures

One easy transfer that’ll make an enormous distinction? I’m swapping out our stainless faucet and stainless cupboard {hardware} with extremely reasonably priced variations I ordered off Amazon.

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We’re within the ultimate countdown, and I can’t wait to share the way it all comes collectively. Up subsequent, ultimate reveals! And within the meantime, come on in for a tour of our home, earlier than the renovation kicked off…