Exterior Before

Exterior Before Among the few first jobs was upgrading the exterior with fresh gutters, Andersen windows from The Home Depot and a new coat of light gray paint (Revere Pewter from Benjamin Moore). Front doors are painted Luau Green from Sherwin-Williams.   "We removed the brush and weeds, then put a brief row of boxwood and a row of ligustrum supporting them for a super-clean, manicured appearance," says Ashley.



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Family Room Before While a sofa using a white slipcover might seem to be a risky choice for a family with two kids in regular school, Ashley asserts that "everything is almost indestructible" within this area, thanks to sturdy materials: Sunbrella sailcloth in salt to the couch's slipcover, Perennials fabric on the barrel chair and easy-to-clean Novasuede on the stool. The Parsons java table is from Crate & Barrel, and Ashley scored the French-style chair at Round Top, a biannual antiques fair in Texas, and had it re-covered in mohair. The carpet, purchased in Turkey, covers the majority of the tile flooring, which they didn't bother to modify. "This floor is not my first choice, but it is somewhat neutral, so we left it as is," says Ashley.



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Living Room Before To create the built-in shelves and the brick wall evaporate, Ashley painted them the same warm white as another walls (Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams) and added doors into the shelves to flip them into cupboards. She painted the inside of the glistening Black Magic by Sherwin-Williams. The shag carpet was thrown in favor of wall-to-wall seagrass from Creative Flooring. "I like seagrass since it is a tricky surface, therefore furniture sits on it the way it would on hardwood," says Ashley. The custom-made armchairs are upholstered in Perennials fabric, and Ashley bought the bull's-eye mirror at Restoration Hardware.  



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Dining Nook Before The house lacks a formal dining room, so the family eats every meal in this corner off the kitchen. A mix of seating encircles the white tulip table from IKEA: Louis XVI chairs upholstered in camel-color leather, a modern S-shaped plastic chair and a storage bench topped with a teal Sunbrella-covered cushion. The turquoise-and-white pillows are from HomeGoods, and the Murano glass chandelier is from their old residence. "It may be too formal, but I couldn't keep to keep it in a box in the attic," says Ashley.  



Dining Nook After



Kitchen Before Since they may someday build a new home on this great deal, Ashley didn't want to pour a bunch of money into a significant reno. But having an avid cook, she couldn't stomach the notion of turning out dishes from the outdated kitchen. Her short-term solution: Replace the previous countertops with affordable white linoleum and paint the cupboards inky black, a shade Ashley says "gives a space high fashion." She also replaced the cabinets close to the dining room with floating closets. A black-and-white-striped rug from Crate & Barrel and a Roman color with grosgrain-ribbon cut from Pottery Barn echo the black-stripe detail on the backsplash, they did not change. The star-shaped light fixture is from Circa Lighting.  



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Sutton's Bedroom Ahead Authentic, 6-year-old Sutton's bedroom is adultlike, but "I didn't want to redecorate every three decades," says Ashley. She painted the walls can't-go-wrong light gray (Gray Screen from Sherwin-Williams) and needed a trundle bed upholstered in sandy-hued Pindler cloth. "It's easy to swap out bedding," she says. "And because his bed and walls are so neutral, we can change things over time to bring in colors he enjoys." The gallery wall is all Sutton-created, except for one print by abstract artist Steven Alexander framed with a mat that is oversize. The yellow side table is an outdoor part by McGuire.



Sutton's Bedroom After



Carys' Bedroom Before Ashley avoided a full-on pink attack and instead used the colour as an accent. "Carys is girly although not a princess," says Ashley, who painted the walls warm white (Snowbound by Sherwin-Williams) and the ceiling powdery pink (Strawberry Yogurt by Benjamin Moore), which provides the room a pastel glow. A striped rug from Dash & Albert that includes green and khaki helps soften the pink. The canopy bed, which Ashley had painted white, is from PBteen, the pale pink Roman sunglasses are from Pottery Barn Kids, and the mirrored dresser is from Z Gallerie.  



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Master Bedroom Before Two mandates Ashley has for many bedrooms she layouts, including her very own: Keep the palette neutral and the look symmetrical. She flanked her 5-foot-tall headboard with nightstands in the Longoria Collection store in Houston and mercury glass lamps from Restoration Hardware. The custom made linen window treatments not just look super polished, but also the Roman shade above the nightstand also disguises the fact that it is really covering a door, not a window. "To be honest, our room isn't that large, so in order to make our furniture match, the nightstand needed to go in front of the door," Ashley says. "We swapped out the French door that was there to get a door." A pair of velvet appliqu Lacefield cushions from Tuvalu add a pop of color to your room.    



Master Bedroom After Plenty of natural light permitted Ashley to go dark in her miniature home office, painting it Dark Magic by Sherwin-Williams. By eliminating a cupboard, she made room for a custom made bit: a glass-and-wood desktop made to rest on two standard-issue file cabinets. Floating shelves that reach to the ceiling keep vertical space from going to waste. The highlight of this room is a vintage Platner seat with hot pink nubby wool that Ashley found at a mid-century-antiques shop. The zebra-print cube is from Williams-Sonoma Home.



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Patio Before "Among the things we love so much about this home is the garden," says Ashley. "There's no dedicated play space inside to your kids, so this is it." The Goforths added a row of Japanese soggy trees along the back fence for privacy and installed four raised garden beds that turn out a steady source of herbs, tomatoes, and peppers. Brown wicker furniture from Pottery Barn, an outside rug from Dash & Albert, and a custom table create the setting for day and weekend hangouts along with different families. A huge Sunbrella umbrella out of Pottery Barn shades the space on hot days. The planters are out of CB2.

Eat-In Kitchen With Thorough Coffered Ceiling

Eat-In Kitchen With Thorough Coffered Ceiling A comprehensive coffered ceiling adds dimension and character to this large traditional kitchen. White cabinetry, a huge kitchen island with wooden barstools and display cabinets with classic white and blue dishes create a charming and inviting area.



Creative Kitchen With Peacock Feather Ceiling Mural This magnificent, colorful kitchen was intended for an artistic-minded family of six. It captures the family's character, creative spirit and love of peacock feathers. The ceiling mural is hand-painted, along with the mosaic tile floor represents 22 shades of glass.



Bar Characteristics Custom Rainbow Countertop Perfect for entertaining, this custom bar is conveniently located adjacent to the billiard's room. Outfitted with a colorful countertop, gold backsplash and plenty of storage space, this is 1 place your guests won't ever want to leave.



Italian Style Kitchen Tuscan design celebrates its easy luxury and at-home texture through this hot kitchen. A low, cove-vaulted brick ceiling, hex terra-cotta floor and rustic sage cabinetry in this kitchen provide natural warmth and character.



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Rustic Kitchen with Cedar Tree A bamboo tree is the focal point of the kitchen, with light fixtures hanging between the upper branches near the ceiling. But even more striking are the things you do not see. Electrical outlets and a exhaust panel have been concealed within the granite and pop up in the push of a button. A built-in cutting board, wine storage space, Wolf double-stacked convection ovens along with an incredible lake view add to the state-of-the-art kitchen.



Eclectic Kitchen With Distressed Red Island A huge island with a butcher-block countertop is a grand focus in this spacious eat-in kitchen. Its distressed reddish finish adds country flair to the area's eclectic Mediterranean ambiance. The galvanized range hood is flanked by open shelves using an artful assortment of dishes. A yellow pedestal table with 2 chairs in the end of the island provides a comfy place to dine or socialize.



French Formal Kitchen This stunning French kitchen includes dual ceilings and islands, and a lot of space to visit during meal preparation.



Eclectic Neon Pink and Green Kitchen with Diner-Style Stools Neon orange, green, and pink combine to create a gorgeous palette within this diverse kitchen including midcentury, diner style stools.



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Luxurious Outdoor Kitchen and Bar With a View This kitchen and bar has a Mediterranean design with sweeping views.



Eclectic Eat-In Kitchen With Red Tile Accent Wall This amazing dining and kitchen space features a rustic wood cabinet styled with a white built in sideboard and vibrant red tile accent wall. A dining area with a glass table and teal clover back chairs provides a space for casual entertaining, while a fuchsia built-in hutch adds an extra pop of color.



Candy-Colored Kitchen Makeover Bright red contemporary kitchen



Eclectic Kitchen with Sexy Pink Cabinets This pink and black kitchen isn't for the shy. Sexy pink cabinets, black and pink graphic background, and retro pendant lamps work with a curved black countertop on the island along with the white and black barstools.



Eclectic Kitchen with Glass and Red Accents With heavy hunter green cabinetry and a Swiss cross-tile backsplash, this diverse kitchen is fresh and imaginative. Brass pendants hang above the Nero Marquina marble island and tie in with the brass faucets.



White Eclectic and Green Kitchen With Brass Pendants Curving countertops and cabinet pulls give the kitchen a truly natural feel.



Kitchen: The Mushroom House in Pittsford, N.Y. Here, warm wood accents and a rich yellow walls evoke a French country feel. The stone flooring has a solid quality, while ornamental molding and refined lighting possess a touch of Old World sophistication.



Open Kitchen Boasts Old World Sophistication This Charleston, S.C., kitchen is big on historic charm but the space's exceptional dimensions (the 150 -year old original plaster ceiling is more than 16 ft high) and the operator's desire to maintain the house's authentic architecture made fitting a contemporary kitchen with all the conveniences in an 1851 townhouse difficult for designer Brian Reiss. The homeowner frequently entertains large groups and needed plenty of storage however, the kitchen's design allowed for just 1 wall of cabinets so Brian's solution was to create custom made cabinets which stretch nearly to the ceiling. Framed, Shaker-style doorways and bronze fittings marry the white cupboards into the house's traditional style.



Open-Plan Transitional Kitchen With Exposed Brick Wall To make a functional living space communicating a love of cooking, art, and life in general, the designer drew inspiration from the homeowners' private collection: a gorgeous Moroccan antique door from a trip to Marrakesh.



Kitchen With Artistic Inspiration This outdoor kitchen comes with a grill and sink area with storage space. The grill unit is adorned with a white pergola overhead and attached flatscreen TV monitors. A little firepit sits adjacent to the grill unit for all those chilly nights outside.



Outdoor Patio Kitchen With TV Fall in love with those baby blues. . .baby blue walls, that's. This modern kitchen provides sleek minimalism a vibrant twist as a result of its striking blue-tiled curved walls and light wood cabinets. A wall of windows retains the space light and airy.



Blue Modern Kitchen With Tile Walls No luxury feature is spared from this unbelievable custom kitchen right down to drawer and cupboard compartments lined with leather. Spot the carved lion's head above the customized mural, which reflects the homeowner's personal house among vineyards. Rich oak cabinetry constructed in France covers side-by-side Sub-Zero refrigerators, four freezer drawers, and 2 dishwashers beside the apron sink. Flanking the mural are two pilasters in which the homeowner hangs off her kitchen towels and hides her dish soap. At the island is another sink, a Kohler Pro Cook, which doubles as a pasta cooker. For the grand-kids, a wellness TV brings down from above the cabinets.



Mediterranean Kitchen with Custom Components This area's island and cabinets were crafted from recovered barn-wood beams and planks. The hexagon tiles behind the stove were motivated by an antique Victorian patchwork quilt.



Kitchen With Reclaimed Wood Cabinets and Island This bold, eclectic kitchen features abundant brown cabinetry throughout, a spacious island having an extended countertop for dining and lime green accents.



Bold Eclectic Kitchen With Rich, Brown Cabinetry and Island This lofty urban kitchen pairs industrial edge with vibrant whimsy. Bright pinks and orange pop out from the barstools. Light wood cabinets bring a sign of pure warmth into the space.



Neutral Urban Industrial Kitchen With Pink Barstools This kitchen island is multifunctional with a baking channel, prep sink, single oven and breakfast bar. Glass lantern pendant lighting dangling in the tin-plated ceiling make it the focus of the gourmet kitchen.



Enormous Island Amps Up Conventional Kitchen This conventional kitchen includes a large kitchen island having dark brown cabinets and a teal stone counter tops. Two glamorous outfits hang from a coffered ceiling, while white cabinets decorate the remainder of the space. The kitchen's open floor plan allows for simple access into the nearby living room.



Open Plan Kitchen With Spacious Isle and Coffered Ceiling Gorgeous wood paneling and cabinets provide a refined cabin feel to this open concept kitchen and dining area. Spare, clean-lined components are expertly mixed with natural accents like the wood table and stools.



Brown Modern Asian Kitchen and Dining Area Chair four comfortably at the giant kitchen island as you mix up culinary masterpieces. Welcome the afternoon with coffee at the breakfast table by the floor-to-ceiling window. A fireplace retains the space additional cozy in winter.



Kitchen: Luxurious Island and Exposed-Beam Ceiling Soft hues of beige, beige and crimson stir a Mediterranean feel in this luxurious outdoor kitchen. A vaulted ceiling provides the sensation of further space in this open-air room. A bar with granite counters and built-in grill creates a perfect entertaining spot adjacent to the cozy sitting room with a fireplace.



Covered Outdoor Kitchen With Built-In Bar This modern kitchen features open niches for showcasing antiques. Dark wood reduced cabinets comparison agaisnt a rock and stainless steel accent wall with purple tinted light. The island's glass countertop is matched by the dining table's glass top.



Brown Contemporary Kitchen With Open Niche Storage Rich brown cabinets with light brown panels pair with creamy walls and columns to get a stunning appearance in the Mediterranean-style chef's kitchen. A gorgeous range hood along with the lavish coffered ceiling coordinate with all the cabinetry, giving the space a feeling of cohesion.



Chef's Kitchen: Luxurious Mediterranean Masterpiece in Frisco, Texas This open plan kitchen comes with a spacious island having dark brown wooden closets plus a green granite countertop. Two glamorous outfits hang from a classic coffered ceiling, whilst ivory cupboards decorate the rest of the kitchen. A green mosaic tile backsplash provides a touch of complimentary color.



Conventional Dark White Kitchen Island With Green Stone Countertop Fumed oak floors in a striking chevron pattern slip the show in this transitional kitchen. Lime-washed oak cabinets using a bluish black blot provide contrast against the light flooring for a visually attractive layout.



Chevron Wood Floors Take Center Stage at Galley Kitchen A classic pink refrigerator is placed against a yellow wall on which are several little clay animals. Brightly-colored iron seats sit around a rustic wood plank carved from a tree. A mosaic tile counter and painted hood continue the vibrant appearance.



Yellow Spanish-Style Kitchen With Retro Pink Refrigerator This striking white kitchen, as seen on HGTV's Live In Vern's House, features an open-plan kitchen which connects to the living area. Vibrant orange accents and flea-market finds, as well as global and Asian-inspired components, help fill out the space with visual interest along with a playfully contemporary vibe.



Vern Yip's Beach-House Kitchen And Living Room You can not take your eyes off this volcano! First it doubles as a curved bar until it reverted upward and above with a pass-through to the living room. Pendant lights along with a rich hardwood flooring do not finish for focus in the room.



Incredible Home Aquarium Doubles as Bar A stunning Striato marble island and two-toned, modern cabinetry create a show-stopping kitchen in this Los Angeles-area house. Five mercury-dipped pendants light the island's dining surface, and three daring blue barstools provide a fantastic perch for dining or chatting with the cook. Concealed and built-in appliances streamline the space.



Contemporary Kitchen With Teardrop Pendant Lights and Sleek Striato Marble Island Fuses in this kitchen and dining area with mediterranean. A large metal chandelier hangs from a high domed ceiling above a traditional dining set. From the kitchen, a rock accent wall provides a rustic touch.



Elegant and Eclectic Neutral Dining Room Try this simple DIY wall art project featured in HGTV Magazine. 1. Cut a bit of indigo-color rice paper into a square. Affix a stencil into the paper using repositionable spray mount. 2. Employing a pouncer, fill in the stencil with wrought iron paint. Remove the stencil while the paint is still slightly wet, and let dry. Stencil: Resonance wall art stencil, $40, cuttingedgestencils.com; Rice paper: 25" x 37" Thai unryu paper in blue, $3.50, mulberrypaperandmore.com; Crafts paint: Wedding Cake by Martha Stewart Crafts



DIY Wall Art: Shibori-Style Print A regal rock fireplace makes a cozy sitting area under this outdoor pavilion. A wall-mounted TV is positioned above the fireplace for convenient viewing from all angles. Wood doors can be shut to disguise the TV when not being used. An adjoining kitchen and dining area look out across the remaining portion of the landscape in this open living living area.



Outdoor Pavilion With Stone Fireplace and Vaulted Ceiling Because of a open floor plan, the funky dining area is the epicenter of the contemporary downtown loft. A purple accent wall outlines the dining area and kitchen, while a mixture of lighting helps to define each room. The blown glass pendants above the dining table include sculptural elegance.