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Houzz Tour: Cool, Calm Edwardian Gets Another Update
See the second stage of an evolving home in San Francisco
Remember Lucy McLintic's cool, calm Edwardian in San Francisco? She has just completed a remodel of her kitchen, dining room, family room and powder room in a build that took three months and was in planning for almost nine.
The intent to remodel was in place since they moved in five years ago and this was finally the right time.The layout had two major problems: a narrow corridor leading off the kitchen to a small one-quarter bathroom (only a toilet, no sink). The bathroom was so tiny that the door knocked the toilet bowl when it opened. And more space was needed for two boys under 6 to play. Some crafty rearrangement was required to avoid major structural work or an addition. Read on to see the bright, natural and modern haven now.
The intent to remodel was in place since they moved in five years ago and this was finally the right time.The layout had two major problems: a narrow corridor leading off the kitchen to a small one-quarter bathroom (only a toilet, no sink). The bathroom was so tiny that the door knocked the toilet bowl when it opened. And more space was needed for two boys under 6 to play. Some crafty rearrangement was required to avoid major structural work or an addition. Read on to see the bright, natural and modern haven now.
Lucy has dreamed of this kitchen for years! She knew the cabinets and countertops had to be white. That necessitated darker shades for the flooring and tile, and some pattern. She chose herringbone floor tiles to echo the zigzag rug that would be reused in the family room. Silver travertine wall tiles added a touch of texture and luxury, while staying within the modern, clean-lined look.
The old kitchen was poorly organized (with four entry doors), and falling to pieces. The problems were solved by blocking up a doorway between the kitchen and bathroom, creating more counter space for the kitchen and room for a sink in the bathroom. The doors were removed between other rooms.
The countertops have an unusual edge profile: a reverse bevel, or 'sharknose'. Lucy noticed this as an emerging trend in Europe and wanted to give it a shot. It was difficult to explain, but her contractor knew what she meant and got it just right.
The countertops have an unusual edge profile: a reverse bevel, or 'sharknose'. Lucy noticed this as an emerging trend in Europe and wanted to give it a shot. It was difficult to explain, but her contractor knew what she meant and got it just right.
Open walnut shelves and toe kicks warm up the space. A white kitchen can be so clinical, but open shelving allows you to bring some personality to the space. The shelves are filled with a mix of older items, gifts and products from a local restaurant supply store.
The dining room and family room were swapped, making the dining room now visible from the kitchen so it feels like a kitchen-diner. It all feels like one space, though no major structural changes were made.
The small dining room is the perfect size for the family. Attention is focused on the table from Room and Board. The neutral palette is in shades of coffee, latte and milky white but interesting shapes and textures were added, such as the Link suspension pendant by LZF. It's made of wood veneer and is quite the statement piece.
See the previous arrangement in this earlier home tour
The small dining room is the perfect size for the family. Attention is focused on the table from Room and Board. The neutral palette is in shades of coffee, latte and milky white but interesting shapes and textures were added, such as the Link suspension pendant by LZF. It's made of wood veneer and is quite the statement piece.
See the previous arrangement in this earlier home tour
The inlay mirror was the starting point for the powder room. Lucy didn't want the overall effect to be traditional, so she paired it with modern minimal glass tiles and a floating walnut vanity with square-edge countertops in the same Caesarstone as the kitchen. The vanity is custom but from the same store as the kitchen cabinets. The paint is Benjamin Moore's Iron Mountain. Wall-mounted faucets were chosen due to limited space.
The family room is used all the time. It's the center of the house physically, so there's a natural gravitational pull toward this room. Now that the dining room moved to the back of the house, the space feels more open and inviting. Most of the items in the room — the sideboard, mirror, rug and end table — were reused. The sofa and the Cherner chair were the only new additions.
The room was deliberately kept sparse to reserve the floor space for the kids to play. The deeper wall color (Benjamin Moore Wiemeraner) and patterned rug keep it from feeling empty.
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Houzz Tour: A Little Cottage Grows Up
Houzz Tour: A Kitchen for Family and the Joy of Cooking
Houzz Tour: New Style With Old-World Warmth