Comedian, actress, and writer Ali Wong teamed up with us to surprise her college friend, Citadelle, with a life-altering home renovation. Citadelle is a busy working mom who opens her home to everyone, but her lackluster basement needed a stylish and functional facelift. Ali helped us transform the tired space into the entertaining heart of her home. We also created a backyard oasis with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen for Citadelle’s entire family to enjoy.
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Click below to see all of the items featured in this episode!
| wdt_ID | Room | Product Type | STYLE | Product | Company | COMPANY - LINK | Product Code/Sku |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Throughout - Interior | Hardwood flooring | Prefinished Engineered European Oak | Prefinished Engineered European Oak | Coastal Wood Flooring & Supplies | Rika Collection | |
| 2 | Throughout - Interior | Custom French Swing Doors | Series 7000 Custom 2 Panel French Swing Doors | Series 7000 Custom 2 Panel French Swing Doors | All Weather Architectural Aluminum | N/A | |
| 3 | Throughout - Interior | Casing | 2 1/2" Poplar Casing [5/8 x 2-1/2 FJ Pop Prm] | 2 1/2" Poplar Casing [5/8 x 2-1/2 FJ Pop Prm] | Metrie | MFP1/03 | |
| 4 | Throughout - Interior | Baseboard | 5"" MDF Baseboard MDF West End Notched Baseboard | 5"" MDF Baseboard MDF West End Notched Baseboard | Metrie | MFP750H | |
| 5 | Throughout - Interior | Pocket Door Hardwware | Pocket Door Mortise - Modern Rectangular | Pocket Door Mortise - Modern Rectangular | Emtek | Privacy - 2115 | |
| 6 | Throughout - Interior | Privacy Door Knobs | Modern Rectangular Rosette Finish | Modern Rectangular Rosette Finish | Emtek | Model # 5212 - Privacy Set | |
| 7 | Throughout - Interior | Passage Door Knobs | Modern Rectangular Rosette Finish | Modern Rectangular Rosette Finish | Emtek | Model # 5112 - Passage Set | |
| 8 | Throughout - Interior | Deadbolt | Deadbolt Brass Square Style Finish | Deadbolt Brass Square Style Finish | Emtek | Single Cylinder: 8469 | |
| 9 | Throughout - Interior | Hinges | Heavy Duty Plain Bearing, Solid Brass Hinge 3-1/2" x 3-1/2" Square Corners | Heavy Duty Plain Bearing | Emtek | 96213 | |
| 10 | Living Space | Custom Built Bar Cabinetry | Custom Built Bar Cabinetry | Custom Built Bar Cabinetry | Gibin Remodeling | N/A |
Before & After
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN
Before, Citadelle’s family room was cramped because it had to double as a workspace as well. Once we gave Citadelle a proper office, we now had plenty of space to place a comfortable couch and even install a dry bar for Citadelle to enjoy on girls’ nights.
A RELAXING RETREAT
Ali wanted Citadelle to have a space where she could get away and relax once the kids were asleep. So, we took out the shower in the downstairs bathroom, installed a luxurious tub, and retiled the walls to create a fresh, spa-like retreat.
INDOOR LUXURIES, OUTSIDE
Citadelle had an amazing backyard, but her family had trouble figuring out how to get the most use out of it. Since she loves to host family and friends, we created an outside kitchen and living room to make it easier to keep the party going, wherever she was. With the covered pergola, her guests can enjoy the outdoors without worrying about rain or intense sun.
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SPECIAL THANKS
Senior Art Director: Victoria Tonelli
Art Director: Lauren Reyes Lim
Construction Lead: Lumpkin Builders
