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It’s no surprise that James and Crystal want to stay in their charming single-story home rather than moving: In the 17 years they’ve lived there, they’ve raised 30 kids and made countless memories. But in order to function for this special family, the house needed a lot more space, style, and storage. With the couple’s approval, we created a stunning new kitchen, a dining space for 12, and two separate entertaining areas. And throughout the home, we made sure to incorporate kid-friendly decor, like a graphic rug in the living room to hide potential stains and custom shelving for toys and picture frames. Keep reading for an inside look at three of our favorite design details from this farmhouse-chic renovation.

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wdt_ID	Room	Product Type	STYLE	Product	Company	Product Code/Sku
1	Kitchen	Refrigerator	36" Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel	36" Counter Depth French Door Refrigerator in Stainless Steel	Beko Appliances	BFFD3624SS
2	Kitchen	Cooktop	36" Induction Cooktop in Stainless Steel	36" Induction Cooktop in Stainless Steel	Beko Appliances	BCTI36510
3	Kitchen	Dishwasher	24" Tall Tub, Top Control Dishwasher in Stainless Steel	24" Tall Tub, Top Control Dishwasher in Stainless Steel	Beko Appliances	DDT38530XWS
4	Kitchen	Sink	33" Grigham Reversible Farmhouse Sink in White	33" Grigham Reversible Farmhouse Sink in White	Signature Hardware	934790
5	Kitchen	Faucet	Finite Single-Hole Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Brushed Nickel	Finite Single-Hole Pull-Down Kitchen Faucet in Brushed Nickel	Signature Hardware	920401
6	Kitchen	Pot Filler	Poncia Retractable Wall-Mount Pot Filler in Brushed Nickel	Poncia Retractable Wall-Mount Pot Filler in Brushed Nickel	Signature Hardware	938475
7	Kitchen	Cup Pulls	Traditional Style Cup Pull in Black Powder Coat	Traditional Style Cup Pull in Black Powder Coat	Signature Hardware	910744
8	Kitchen	Barn Door Hardware	7' Ando Barn Door Hardware in Black	7' Ando Barn Door Hardware in Black	Signature Hardware	939913
9	Kitchen	Round Knobs	Solid Bronze Round Knob with Beveled Round Base Plate	Solid Bronze Round Knob with Beveled Round Base Plate	Signature Hardware	915994
10	Kitchen	Pendants	20" Gastown Pendant in Graphite	20" Gastown Pendant in Graphite	DVI Lighting	DVP15705

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

GOING TO GRAY LENGTHS

We extended the kitchen about four feet to add more countertop space and make the overall space larger. When it came time to choose design materials, we opted for a softer palette: a durable white quartz countertop with a dramatic finish—up close, it almost sparkles!—and a white and gray textured marble backsplash. To bring the farmhouse feel to life, we installed an apron sink, seen above, and a pot filler over the stove.

LET IT SLIDE

One of the two entertaining areas pulls double-duty, serving as both a place to gather and watch movies (meaning plenty of seating, blackout shades, and an entertainment system) as well as a guest room with a sleeper bed. Dividing the two spaces is this custom sliding barn door, which when shut will allow James and Crystal’s overnight visitors to have complete privacy—in style.

BUILT TO FILL

With ten-plus occupants, this home naturally contains a lot of stuff. We added two custom built-ins in the media room, with both shelving (to display books and mementos) and cupboards (to tuck other items out of sight). On the perpendicular wall, we brought in an oversize media hutch with shelves and doors for bonus storage space. And we couldn’t resist transforming the existing fireplace into a focal point with some shiplap, accent lighting, and a custom wood mantel.