Today is the final REVEAL of my Remodeling a Remuddle project — our minuscule Boot Room! But first, to backup! As a whole, this Remuddle Remodel project encompassed the kitchen/converted screen porch, the butler’s pantry/laundry room combo, and this tiny little mudroom, all of which had been muddled some time from the 1970s-early …
I am SOOOOO excited for today’s REVEAL!!! (Didn’t I say that just a couple of weeks ago about my green Butler’s Pantry/Laundry combo? Well, it’s true today, too!) I’m guess I’m just excited to reveal this whole project, because more than any other, it’s one that I dreamed about for years, and it’s finally …
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I can’t tell you how excited I am for today’s reveal! This Butler’s Pantry/Laundry Room is one of 3 spaces tackled in our Remodeling a Remuddle and was sooooo many years in the dreaming and planning (even before this post about 36″ colorful stoves nearly 4 years ago!). The general idea of the overall …
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Progress update on Project #HGDRemuddleRemodel today! Thankfully, all of the renovation work was done shortly after Thanksgiving, but I’ve been taking my time finishing up some of the details. What can I say? I got a little tired and then 2 weeks of the holidays hit. Now, I’m finishing up with soft treatments and …
Help Me Decide — Should I Oil My Soapstone or Leave It Natural? Read More »
When I work on lighting plans for individual rooms, whether for clients or in my own home, I always think of the house holistically. I think of transitions and sight lines, which fixtures will take center stage vs. which will play supporting roles. I also always think about my flow of finishes. In many historical …
4 Tips for Creating Lighting Flow & Our First Floor Lighting Plan Read More »
I hope I don’t completely burst every American reader’s bubble here, but frankly, after *diligent* research, the biggest difference I can tell between a “Boot Room” and a “Mudroom” is … THE ATLANTIC OCEAN. Yes, I believe this is another one of those “bathroom vs. loo,” “pants vs. trousers,” …
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Hello! We are done with WEEK 7 of Project “Remodeling a Remuddle.” (If you’d like to follow along on Instagram, see the stories highlights!). I even found my slabs of Vermont Danby! Head to this post if you missed the quarry tour and all the details about this gorgeous locally-sourced product. Today …
Should You Hide the Appliances in Your Unfitted Kitchen? (And My Choices!) Read More »
Today I have my plans for the Butler’s Pantry/Laundry I’ve been lusting after for years! Oh, I’ve pinned me some AMAZING butler’s pantries. And I’ve pinned me some AWESOME laundry rooms that would take the pain out of the chore. But trying to find inspiration for a combination of …
My Green Butler’s Pantry/Laundry Combo Plans — Maximizing a Small Space Read More »
The Obsession: Vermont Danby Marble But first off, a little comic relief! Do you remember this post about 7 lessons in outdoor lighting? Well, as a part of it, we included a spotlight on our home. Honestly, the spotlight makes our house so inviting in the dark. What we didn’t realize …
Everything You Need to Know About Vermont Danby Marble Counters Read More »
Ack! Demolition at our house starts Monday, so it’s probably about time to start filling you in on our renovation plans! Wendy Hodgson via Old House Journal I’ve honestly been wanting to renovate this kitchen ever since we moved in 7 years ago. It’s located in “ell” of our house, between the main …
My Historically-Inspired Kitchen Plans — Help Me Decide! Read More »
After 7 years of waiting, the beginning of our “Remodeling a Remuddle” renovation is only weeks away! I’m starting to dig in deep to the particulars of this project with my GC, architect, and kitchen designer. I admit, I’m a little late in the game here. I’ve been working on client projects, and my own …
Layers of “Implied Time” — 10 New “Old” Design Elements for an Unfitted Kitchen Read More »
