My Houzz: A 1970 Untouched House is beautifully transformed - Although the interior was dated and dark, interior designer Anna Smith Annabode Co knew what a little love and light could do to the new home of his family in Denver, Colorado. She and her husband, Austin, moved to Washington, DC, with their son and wanted to buy a neglected property that had to be completely redone. Since they could not get him out in Denver before the move, the couple could "step inside" the house by FaceTiming with the realtor, and they made an offer without seeing the place in person. Once they moved in the summer of 2015, they knew they had made the right choice.
Except for plumbing and electricity, the couple did everything themselves, installing drywall laying the floors to the development of Windows. Anna used a minimalist design approach and a neutral pallet interior accented with warm colors and brass, wood and potted plants. Even without experience in renovation and a tight budget, the Smiths created a modern open space, filled with light for their family of three.
Except for plumbing and electricity, the couple did everything themselves, installing drywall laying the floors to the development of Windows. Anna used a minimalist design approach and a neutral pallet interior accented with warm colors and brass, wood and potted plants. Even without experience in renovation and a tight budget, the Smiths created a modern open space, filled with light for their family of three.
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Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Austin and Anna Smith, their 5 year old son, Clinton, and their dog, Ruby
Location Denver, Colorado, USA
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
built 1972
before home, purchased by the original owner, had barely been touched before the Smiths moved. the couple removed the brown shag carpet used throughout the house and the faux-wood paneling, yellow linoleum kitchen cabinets and wall.
Who lives here Austin and Anna Smith, their 5 year old son, Clinton, and their dog, Ruby
Location Denver, Colorado, USA
Size 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
built 1972
before home, purchased by the original owner, had barely been touched before the Smiths moved. the couple removed the brown shag carpet used throughout the house and the faux-wood paneling, yellow linoleum kitchen cabinets and wall.
Alexandra Crafton
AFTER instead of following a traditional approach to the design of each piece separately and distinct from the rest of the house, Anna wanted to create "an area of giant life. I love it when dinning room has shelves and suddenly feel like a library or just another part of the house, "said.
Because the house had a living room and a family room near the another, the original, it was transformed into living room dining room. an arty rug adds color here and is also practical and functional. "It is entirely synthetic, so it just pushes nearly all stains, "Anna said.
After ripping the carpet, wood pair installed themselves floors and added baseboards and trim. They also replaced the original aluminum windows and added a skylight. Walls previously off-white received a new coat of white.
Walls painted white Simply, Benjamin Moore. Chandelier, Harlow smoked, Triple Seven. Chairs, Homestead Seattle. Sheepskin jet, Black Sheep (White Light). Hardwood floors, natural Southern Pecan, Home Depot. R ug, Sonoma Jewels, Abacasa.
Because the house had a living room and a family room near the another, the original, it was transformed into living room dining room. an arty rug adds color here and is also practical and functional. "It is entirely synthetic, so it just pushes nearly all stains, "Anna said.
After ripping the carpet, wood pair installed themselves floors and added baseboards and trim. They also replaced the original aluminum windows and added a skylight. Walls previously off-white received a new coat of white.
Walls painted white Simply, Benjamin Moore. Chandelier, Harlow smoked, Triple Seven. Chairs, Homestead Seattle. Sheepskin jet, Black Sheep (White Light). Hardwood floors, natural Southern Pecan, Home Depot. R ug, Sonoma Jewels, Abacasa.
Alexandra Crafton
Plants fill the room, adding to the organic look and feel. "My dining room is my favorite room in our house because it is the most" me, "" Anna said. " I wanted it to be unfussy and functional, but the lines of midcentury and elements slightly rustic I love. "
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She also likes engraving framed by Boston SL bird photographer." It reminds me of my childhood home, on another New England lake. "
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the length of the dining room includes Anna library constructed from reclaimed barn wood Colorado. Here she shows an eclectic range of plants, books and daily essentials, including wooden bowls made by a family friend, a big flat that belonged to the grandmother of Austin and a brass trivet Poketo given to the couple as a wedding gift.
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A buffet of second hand adds storage to help keep the room clutter, particularly important because this space is next to main entrance.
"One of the most important things that my husband and I aspire is to furnish our home with used, vintage or antique pieces, as much as possible," said Anna. "It is cheaper and often much cheaper than buying a newly made piece. "the buffet, table and bench were online and found houseplants were also obtained second hand. the chairs are vintage Smiths and had the rug and mirror in their final resting place.
mirror, Stockholm Ikea.
"One of the most important things that my husband and I aspire is to furnish our home with used, vintage or antique pieces, as much as possible," said Anna. "It is cheaper and often much cheaper than buying a newly made piece. "the buffet, table and bench were online and found houseplants were also obtained second hand. the chairs are vintage Smiths and had the rug and mirror in their final resting place.
mirror, Stockholm Ikea.
Alexandra Crafton
Anna Austin added their own little hack to the table design room. They wanted to have a separate sheet so they had a special work plan cut marble remains of their kitchen project at the waist.
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BEFORE the original kitchen was cramped, with a wall that separated him from what was once the dining room.
Alexandra Crafton
AFTER kitchen was the first of the couple renovation project. "We created an entirely new space by taking the wall between the former dining room of the kitchen of the home office. [The wall was between the two windows.] We resized the window on the right for us to adapt the cabinets underneath, "says Anna. They took six months to put in recessed lighting and pendant, add new drywall, redo the plumbing and install a hardwood floor.
After reconfiguring the layout, they installed new white cabinets, wooden shelves and a hexagonal tile backsplash. They have also replaced the devices. "Basically, we discussed what we could," says Anna.
Cupboard, Veddinge, Ikea. Sink, undermount deep single bowl Zuhne. Tap, RINGSKÄR, Ikea. Range Hood, luftig, Ikea. Dishes, line cutting in opaque white, Heath Ceramics. Pendant lights, Luna, electric Schoolhouse.
After reconfiguring the layout, they installed new white cabinets, wooden shelves and a hexagonal tile backsplash. They have also replaced the devices. "Basically, we discussed what we could," says Anna.
Cupboard, Veddinge, Ikea. Sink, undermount deep single bowl Zuhne. Tap, RINGSKÄR, Ikea. Range Hood, luftig, Ikea. Dishes, line cutting in opaque white, Heath Ceramics. Pendant lights, Luna, electric Schoolhouse.
Alexandra Crafton
A combination of kitchen utensils either bought or given to local markets through Smiths friends is on the shelves and map . working "I like collecting beautiful kitchen objects - functional and others," said Anna
"I am so happy that we did everything ourselves, because it saved a lot in costs labor .. this allowed us to spend more money on better quality appliances, equipment and furniture, which was important for us, "she said.
shelves and supports of reclaimed wood, West Elm. Splashback, Retro 2in hex mosaic porcelain tile 2 x bright white, EliteTile. Hardware, Edgecliff shoot in natural brass, electric Schoolhouse. Worktop, marble of Carrara The Stone Collection.
"I am so happy that we did everything ourselves, because it saved a lot in costs labor .. this allowed us to spend more money on better quality appliances, equipment and furniture, which was important for us, "she said.
shelves and supports of reclaimed wood, West Elm. Splashback, Retro 2in hex mosaic porcelain tile 2 x bright white, EliteTile. Hardware, Edgecliff shoot in natural brass, electric Schoolhouse. Worktop, marble of Carrara The Stone Collection.
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BEFORE dark cabinetry on the peninsula of the original kitchen created a visual barrier to the space adjoining living.
"The most important thing for me in the design of our new kitchen was to make the least, a kitchen area and separate utility room plus another happened to be where we cooked, "Anna said. "I have a secret nemesis on kitchens being separated like that. So I knew going into this that I did not want the wall cabinets and I wanted it to flow as easily as possible between the dining and living rooms. "
"The most important thing for me in the design of our new kitchen was to make the least, a kitchen area and separate utility room plus another happened to be where we cooked, "Anna said. "I have a secret nemesis on kitchens being separated like that. So I knew going into this that I did not want the wall cabinets and I wanted it to flow as easily as possible between the dining and living rooms. "
Alexandra Crafton
AFTER The redesigned space has a range simple neutral colors accented by warm brass fixtures and wood. the unexpected green base of the bar adds dimension to the timeless marble worktop waterfall.
the painting color under the bar, green Cushing by Benjamin Moore, lightened with Simply White by Benjamin Moore. Stools, West Elm (no longer available).
the painting color under the bar, green Cushing by Benjamin Moore, lightened with Simply White by Benjamin Moore. Stools, West Elm (no longer available).
Alexandra Crafton
philosophy Anna design meant to place the microwave below the work surface and move all small appliances in the pantry. These movements have strengthened the favored minimalist style and the couple kept the view in the open living room.
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BEFORE the living area next to the kitchen was covered in darkness, the panels of faux wood, common to suburban homes in Anna and the 1970 Austin started the renovation in this room by skim coating the textured ceiling, like scratching was not an option. They converted a window in a door to let in the light and the view. They then added a pair of sliding doors, raised floor, removed the fireplace insert and painted all the walls, including the brick surround on the fireplace.
Alexandra Crafton
AFTER Anna now called the show "work-in-progress". "This room is far from finished, but it is heading in the right direction. Above all, I want it to be quiet, organic and consistent with the other rooms." It began with the sofa, where she fell in love with six months before their move, and has since been adding pieces here and there.
Morten table lamps; Hamilton leather sofa, all West Elm. Sofa cushions, Susan Connor. Round Mirror, Craigslist. Switch coffee table; Mason bedside tables, all Crate & Barrel. Carpets, West Elm (no longer available).
Morten table lamps; Hamilton leather sofa, all West Elm. Sofa cushions, Susan Connor. Round Mirror, Craigslist. Switch coffee table; Mason bedside tables, all Crate & Barrel. Carpets, West Elm (no longer available).
Alexandra Crafton
many rooms of the house are vintage and second-hand finds, like this classic radio. "I scored the radio for $ 20 [around £16] the day we moved from the East Coast to the West, after my husband had spent hours packing our tiny U-haul [moving truck] perfectly. He almost kill me when I brought it home! it also weighs a ton. Now it's a kind of joke with us, but I've never regretted it! "Anna said.
Alexandra Crafton
"my husband and I can be very stressful, so we are happy when the spaces that we are subtle, quiet and simple," said Anna. "You'll never see bright colors or bold patterns in our house." The family loves cozying next to the fireplace during the Colorado cold winters .
design magazines, books, plants and other decorative vintage finds to decorate the new coat.
chair and lamp pole, craigslist.
design magazines, books, plants and other decorative vintage finds to decorate the new coat.
chair and lamp pole, craigslist.
Before Photo
BEFORE Before its redesign, this room had aluminum windows, blue shutters and brown carpet shag. Austin and Anna laid hardwood floors, removed and replaced window treatments, replaced the doors of the hall and wardrobe, repainted added plinth and installed overhead lighting.
Alexandra Crafton
AFTER When it came to the look and feel of the room of their son, Anna had a clear design vision for a minimalist aesthetic. The room also had to be able to "grow" with Clinton, so she did not want anything too cutesy, wild or crazy. Still, the room needed to be in shape for a child and bounce back with some energy of childhood.
Patterns and geometric shapes, bohemian soil wool carpets and layers of mud slick on the cover of the army of the bed adds subtle energy. The vintage indigo cushion is one of the favorite songs of Anna because of its subtle stripes and cut, the denim-like color.
Painterly Stripe pillowcase, electric Schoolhouse. Cushion, BohoPillow. Mud fabric Objektum. Carpet eCarpetGallery.
Patterns and geometric shapes, bohemian soil wool carpets and layers of mud slick on the cover of the army of the bed adds subtle energy. The vintage indigo cushion is one of the favorite songs of Anna because of its subtle stripes and cut, the denim-like color.
Painterly Stripe pillowcase, electric Schoolhouse. Cushion, BohoPillow. Mud fabric Objektum. Carpet eCarpetGallery.
Alexandra Crafton
because Clinton has asthma, Anna designed the space to be easy to dust, vacuum and mop. The light walls and open layout are in harmony with the rest of the light and airy feel of the home.
Alexandra Crafton
To keep feeling crowded room, Anna wanted hidden storage. "I do not know if children in general or just Clinton, but it is a pie - I feel as if his room just collects and collects and collects. So bedside table with drawers was a given, and certain types of storage for toys and books, "she said. Clinton keeps its collection of rocks, postcards and other small treasures in the bedside table.
Walls painted white Simply, Benjamin Moore. brass work lamp target. Nightstand; bed, two Craigslist.
Walls painted white Simply, Benjamin Moore. brass work lamp target. Nightstand; bed, two Craigslist.
Alexandra Crafton
a hanging plant adds to the organic feel of the room is warm wood and neutral palette. L ego blocks and remain hidden in the toy box, while the stuffed animals hanging in the basket of seagrass.
Seagrass Basket, TalaHomeDesign.
Seagrass Basket, TalaHomeDesign.
Alexandra Crafton
Anna is pictured here sitting in the living room on a bamboo chair, she reupholstered. While her husband and son are at work and school, she runs her own business Successful e-design house.
" My husband is a self-starter who likes a challenge -. Which is where he gets most of his enjoyment of these projects," said Anna " We gained a lot of confidence in our ability to learn and do home renovations on our own. It was fun and amazing how much you can learn on the Internet. All our skills came from YouTube videos and home DIY blogs. "
My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph, creative houses filled personality and the people who inhabit them.
What do you think of this organic, minimalist home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
" My husband is a self-starter who likes a challenge -. Which is where he gets most of his enjoyment of these projects," said Anna " We gained a lot of confidence in our ability to learn and do home renovations on our own. It was fun and amazing how much you can learn on the Internet. All our skills came from YouTube videos and home DIY blogs. "
My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph, creative houses filled personality and the people who inhabit them.
What do you think of this organic, minimalist home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.