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Kitchen GardenA pair of dwarf crabapple trees (Malus sargentii ‘Tina’), shown here in spring, flank the entrance to the edible and cutting garden. A combination of 3-foot-tall wooden pickets and 6-foot-tall double-set wire cable helps protect crops from nibbling deer. “This is not typically high enough to keep deer out, but they don’t seem to like the two wires,” Hilarie says.
9. Country ChicShiplap wainscoting paired with a marble-topped vanity and decorative mirror set a tone of country house meets city chic for this Minnesota powder room. The waterfront home, designed by architect Andrea Swan of Swan Architecture, features dark floors, light walls and accents of gray – including in the powder room. Here Swan has used a lightly streaked white-and-pale-gray wall covering, uplit by a pair of sconces.Shop for freestanding single-sink vanities
Photos by Peter RymwidKitchen at a GlanceWho lives here: A family of fourLocation: Bernardsville, New JerseySize: 452 square feet (42 square meters)Designer: Alison Griffin of Griffin DesignsThis young family in Bernardsville, New Jersey, realized that its kitchen, at 452 square feet, was generously sized. But an awkwardly placed refrigerator and an oversize island with little room around it were impeding the flow. The room was dark, and the cabinetry and finishes were dated. Nothing in the kitchen suited the couple’s lifestyle and that of their two active young boys. “My client had a strong vision of the look she wanted — French patisserie-inspired style with subway-tiled walls, bright white cabinets, some open shelving and accents of black and metal — but needed help putting it together,” says kitchen and bath designer Alison Griffin. “As someone who worked in marketing, she had a great eye for strong graphics and design but needed help with fixing the layout problems. This was a true collaboration between us.” The homeowner also had a love of chalkboard paint, especially for her boys, and wasn’t a fan of upper cabinets.Griffen used her expertise to make the kitchen functional, ...
1. Navy Tile and Vintage StyleDesigner: Gita Jacobson of In the DeetsLocation: Lafayette, CaliforniaSize: 54 square feet (5 square meters); 6 by 9 feetHomeowners’ request. The homeowners have three kids, and the mom wanted a laundry room that would be peaceful and beautiful. “A place that didn’t look and feel like a boring laundry room,” says designer Gita Jacobson, whose client found her through the Houzz professional directory. Special features. White-and-navy cement floor tile. White subway tile walls with white grout. Custom cabinets and floating shelves. Quartz countertop for folding. Fold-down iron board. Bar for hanging and drying clothes. Vintage-style sink, light fixture and cabinet hardware. Designer tip. “Make sure to select your washer and dryer before designing the space,” Jacobson says. “Every unit has slightly different dimensions, and to get a perfect fit under the countertops, you must know the dimensions.”“Uh-oh” moment. “The sink we chose is a commercial sink that comes with two predrilled holes for a wall-mounted faucet,” Jacobson says. “This sink was purchased well before anything else, because the client loved it so much. Months later when we went shopping for...
1. Patterned BackdropStacked sliding frosted-glass doors hide a fun surprise in this basement closet by Jackson Design Build — crisp geometric wallpaper and a fully functioning laundry zone. The doors slide into the wall, opening up the space to reveal a wallpapered laundry zone complete with petite sink, laundry sorter, drying rack and shelving.Browse wallpaper in the Houzz Shop
4. Modern FarmhouseIf you count yourself among the legions of barn door fans, consider adding one of these mainstays of modern farmhouse style to your laundry station. In this space by Caitlin Jones Design, a sliding barn door opens to reveal a side-by-side washer and dryer topped with a counter for folding, a sleek gray hexagon-tile backsplash and ample shelving.Shop for hexagon tile on Houzz
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7. Define outdoor rooms with a series of rock walls. Multiple rock walls create a second home outdoors. Here low rock walls define an outdoor dining area, and beyond, a stone fireplace and an outdoor living room.
3. Give a petite patio a charming touch. Conjure up an English cottage by adding a classic stone wall and garden gate to a small back patio. For the finishing touch, plant an abundance of trailing flowers around the fence.
6. A home office. If you have a table in your sunroom, you can use the space as a home office between meals. A supportive chair, a Wi-Fi connection and a view to your backyard will make for a productive morning.
Light Scandinavian StyleThis space is representative of so many sunrooms. They are often long and narrow former side porches that have been enclosed and converted to indoor space. Here the beautiful wood on the ceiling and floor contrasts with the bright white walls.Style note: Interior designer Cynthia Hayes’ use of a narrow sofa and coffee table suits the room’s proportions and keeps a path open.
Garage Door OpenerIn this house by Pillar Homes, the sunroom is wide open to the yard. Houzzers have commented on this glass garage door, but also on its optional screen to keep the bugs away.Style note: While the garage door out to the yard catches our eye at this angle, there’s an opening of equal size on the opposite side that leads to the kitchen, outfitted with accordion doors. Get a better look at it.
Hamptons StyleThis home is in Minnesota, but the color palette of light, creamy white and indigo, the coastal references and the chic use of patterns recalls the look that’s come to be known as Hamptons style. It gives this sunroom a sophisticated beach vacation vibe. Style note: Midnight blue walls make the bright white trim paint pop.
6. Start Somewhere (Anywhere!)You know yourself best: Do you like to start with a bang, or would you do better with baby steps? There is no one-size-fits-all way to start decluttering, so go with your gut. Have tons of New Year energy? Devote an entire weekend to plowing through several rooms’ (or closets’) worth of clutter. Feeling completely overwhelmed? Start with your spice drawer.
2. Make an Exit StrategyOne of the biggest hurdles we face when decluttering isn’t necessarily deciding what needs to go — it’s getting the stuff out of the house. Big piles of unwanted stuff are disheartening to look at: The longer they sit there, the more likely you are to give up on the whole project. Which is why it’s a good idea to plan an exit strategy for your stuff before you start clearing clutter. Keep it simple: Find one or two places in your town where you can donate or sell used items. Write down the address and hours, and give each business a call to double-check the sorts of items they accept.
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