Working Spaces
Kitchen - Before
Kitchen - Mid-Refresh
Speckled green countertops with a white edge detail, outdated corner cabinets, and brushed nickel hardware didn't lend themselves to the farmhouse look the homeowners were after. The awkwardly placed household command center was less than attractive (take note of the glass cabinet doors - they'll make a more appropriate appearance later in the refresh). Luckily, the traditional raised-panel cabinets were in great shape.
Kitchen - Mid-Refresh No.2
After a couple of years spent focusing on other renovations, it was time to get rid of all of the brown in this kitchen! Two Poppies Design along with the homeowners landed on dark teal lower cabinets and creamy white for the uppers. Neutral taupe counter stools and a floral print on the window curtains added interest. Bead-board paneling was added to the exposed side panels of the cabinets to carry the look throughout the kitchen.
Remember the awkward command center cabinet area? Two Poppies Design extended the soffit straight to the wall for a cleaner look. In place of the upper and lower cabinets is a stand-alone glass-front cabinet, perfect for displaying serving pieces and containing cookbooks (note the great use of leftover wallpaper from the powder room refresh! - see below).
First order of business in the kitchen refresh - painting the island a creamy white and giving it farmhouse character by adding bead-board paneling and turned legs (goodbye space-wasting angled cabinets!). New stainless steel appliances, neutral solid-surface countertops with an ogee edge detail, and continuous hardwood floors (refinished in dark walnut) gave the space some much needed charm. Adding the honed marble backsplash and oil-rubbed bronze pendants completed the look.
Kitchen - Today
As homeowners with a passion for interior design, the family decided again to update their kitchen. Changing the color scheme to green lower cabinets gave the space a new outlook and fresh vibes. The neutral choices for countertops and backsplash along with the dark hardware and light fixtures still work great in this kitchen.
Laundry Room - Today
The work spaces lacked much-needed functionality when the homeowners moved in - a single wire shelf provided the only storage in their laundry room. Remember those leftover glass-front cabinets from the kitchen? They're repurposed in the laundry room, along with newly constructed cabinets to house laundry and cleaning supplies. Rather than settle for the typical laundry sink, Two Poppies Design customized the standard stainless steel surface-mounted sink by setting it into a rustic wood and metal base. Wall-mounted hooks and bins keep the sink surface clutter-free, and for consistency we used the same large-scale tile as from the Main Bathroom.
Mud Room - Today
The mud room was just a pass-through, with no purpose given to the space when the family moved in. To remedy the lackluster area and bring farmhouse form and function to the mud room, our team added painted bead-board paneling and wide trim complete with sturdy hooks for keeping an orderly drop zone. Benches provide a spot for slipping off shoes, and a seasonally-used boot tray can slide underneath. An easy-clean runner keeps the wood floors in good condition in the highly-trafficked space.
Powder Room - Today
In the adjacent powder room, an organic olive branch-patterned wallpaper (from Magnolia Home) adds wispy movement to the space. A dark-framed oval mirror, scalloped glass lights and a painted shelf exude cozy charm.
Dining Room - Before
Just off the kitchen, this room was intended to be used as the dining room - but the homeowners had other plans! Great natural light and a large space would be perfect for a craft room. Not to worry - they found an even better location for their dining room by repurposing the existing sun room (check it out here).
Craft Room - Mid-Refresh
A splash of pale green paint on the upper walls and cream on the original wainscoting brightened the craft room. As the second busiest room in the house, this workspace was transformed with the addition of four thrifted storage cabinets. You'd never guess the tall, armoire-style cabinets (outfitted with plenty of interior shelves, trim and new hardware) were ugly brown units lacking any style when they were purchased for a steal! These cabinets were worth every penny for their amazing storage and organization capacity!
Adding another thrifted find - the light fixture - along with patterned textiles, complimented the farmhouse style throughout the house. Two custom-built tables, crafted with vintage turned legs and purchased butcher-block countertops, gave the homeowners much needed work surfaces in addition to the repurposed dining table.
Above the taller work surface, a vintage mirror frame was transformed into a display board with metal wires and clips, and was a perfect weekend project to keep calendars and photographs visible. Baskets and bins throughout the space helped corral craft and art supplies, while keeping them handy.