Totally Drab to F#%&*^! Fab Kitchen

HI!

First off I want to make something clear- this is the same kitchen…I promise :)

This Beaverdale Brick galley kitchen needed some major TLC from Zenith Design + Build and me. All the brown, the orange, yellowed floors and the ceiling was so drab and totally sad.. As you could tell, I wasn’t digging the cave vibe and either were the Collins’, the homeowners. It was time to get Collins out of the dark and into the light stat.

The first thing I asked the Collins was “Can we do a fun floor?!?” Due to the smaller footprint of the kitchen installing a statement tile felt right and just. They said yes. Due to the nature of the floor it needed to be the main act and everything else needed to support it. From there, we needed to keep it simple and white but add in some texture (my favorite). The 3D subway tile elevated the look, added interest without being distracting. The gold hardware provided the needed warmth that was missing with all the white. We also widened the entry and added the arch to match the rest of the home’s character. By removing the florescent light box, we were able to rise the height of the ceiling which also made a huge difference. The kitchen literally looks double the size which is really incredible for not altering the original footprint of the kitchen.

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Who’s next?!

Best,

Jess

Photography by Lauren Konrad Photography

Coastal Craftsman

One of my latest projects Archway Properties just hit the market! This 2 story craftsman is in the Historic Kingman Place just off University. The main floor boasts a knocked out wall in the kitchen to expand the space into the dining room. Exposed brick, quartz counters, with an extremely functional peninsula, new paint lighting and flooring throughout. Check out the before and afters. Couldn’t be more pleased about how this property turned out.

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Contact Eric Quiner with Iowa Realty to schedule a walkthrough today!

After interior photography by Lauren Konrad

Full listing here

She's Crafty

My latest rehab with Archway Development officially hit the market on Thursday! Good news, bad news though— it sold in under 24 hours. I immediately fell in love with with the charm and layout with this arts & crafts bungalow. I knew from the moment I walked in what I wanted to do design- wise. The character, built-ins, layout and Bertha <see woman on mantle> instantly connected.

Walls - Creamy SW 7012

Trim- Pure White SW 7005

Star tile - Wayfair

Floor finish - Minwax Provincial

Cabinetry - Lowe’s

Lighting - Wayfair

Listed with Eric Quiner - Iowa Realty

Developed by Archway Development

Check out the before and afters!