Beautiful Homes of Instagram is truly one of my favorite type of posts I publish on Home Bunch. It’s certainly not the easiest, but it’s a favorite and I hope it is for you too. I feel very proud to be featuring so many talented homeowners and be able to not only see their homes but especially know their story and the process of designing their space.
I am very happy to have Kristin of @kristin_kgdesigns on the blog today and I really think you will feel inspired by her beautiful home, especially if you dream of building your own home but feel intimated by this big task. Here, the homeowner shares more details and some encouragement:
Hi everyone! Luciane asked me to write up my “story”… so it all began back in the late 1970’s when little Kristin came into the world… kidding. No one needs to hear that! Let’s talk about my house building story, shall we?
That story starts about 3.5 years ago. We were living in our dream house we had built ourselves and had worked so hard on. It was on 5 wooded acres and we loved it. Then my oldest started kindergarten. We loved our house and property but we were not in the best area and certainly not a good school district. I thought we could stick it out for another few years but after one day of volunteering in his class I came home and told my husband we had to move. He nearly killed me…but he eventually acquiesced and we decided to start looking in the “good” school district. Lucky for us one of the top districts in the state was only a 20 minute move.
We sold our dream house and started looking for a house in the area we wanted to be in. Turns out we totally couldn’t afford the area we wanted to be in. So that meant we’d have to build again to get the kind of house and property we wanted our kids to grow up in. We found a gorgeous 5 acre property that had a 1962 ranch house that had never been updated and had an unfinished basement. We bought that property and did a boundary line adjustment so that we had two separate properties. We lived in the ranch house while designing and permitting our new house on our own. We literally designed every inch of this new house ourselves. While doing this (and both working full time), we gutted and completely remodeled the ranch house.
Permitting took us 15 months to complete and we broke ground in August of 2017. We moved in 10 months later. We were the general contractor and my husband built most of the house while I was his laborer. We both worked full time during all of this so we would get home every night and walk out to the new house to work until bedtime. For over two years we said no to almost every social invitation we received. We worked on this labor of love every day. And we couldn’t be happier. We love this house and can’t wait to raise our kids here.
This is Kristin, a talented landscape architect, with her beautiful family! 🙂
A cross fence-style railing adds a farmhouse feel to the exterior of Kristin’s home. Exterior paint color is Sherwin Williams Extra White.
Welcome mat from Target.
Rug under welcome mat from Target as well.
Raised Metal Planters: CB2.
The rocking chairs from Wayfair.
What a dreamy foyer! I love how serene this space feels. Wall paint color is Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams.
Trim paint color: Extra White by Sherwin Williams.
Pendant Light: Wayfair.
Bench: HomeGoods – similar here.
Front entry rug: Target.
Barn Artwork: here.
The front door paint color is Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams.
Foyer Lighting: Wayfair.
We went with a simple shaker style in white for the kitchen cabinets.
Cabinets: Canyon Creek Cabinet Company.
The pot filler is from Wayfair.
Kitchen Lighting: Capital Lighting. Other Beautiful Lighting: here, here, here, here, here & here.
The backsplash is a subway tile in a matte finish with a medium gray grout.
“I wanted to give you one of the best cost saving tips if you’re building or remodeling a kitchen. Our fridge looks and functions like an expensive unit but it’s really just two separate, simple units with a trim piece attached. Ours is by Frigidaire and we love it! Saved us a bunch of money but we still have the look and function of something much more expensive.”
Get the Look: Refrigerator, Freezer & Trim.
Quartz countertops: Coastal Gray from Pental Quartz.
The kitchen hardware is from Ikea BAGGANÄS Handle, black.
Runner carpets are from Wayfair. Other Lovely Runners: here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
All appliances are LG.
Counterstools are from Target. They’re so sleek and practical! Other Beautiful Counterstools: here, here, here, here & here.
Flooring is DuChateau Youngscombe vinyl plank- similar here.
The cathedral ceiling features beams and shiplap. Beams Old World Traditions – The Magnolia Faux Beam in Light Oak – similar here.
Windows are black painted vinyl by Prime Windows with a custom interior grid.
A warm and welcoming dining room is located between the kitchen and the family room.
Dining chairs are from Crate and Barrel.
Chandelier is by Capital Lighting. – Others: here, here, here, here, here & here.
From this angle you can see the beautiful combination of shiplap cathedral ceiling with the board and batten fireplace. This is an idea to keep in mind!
Dining table is from Crate and Barrel.
Living Room Console table: Silviano 84” Iron Console Table by Crate and Barrel.
Barn lights are from Recesso Lighting – similar here.
Different types textures bring the right amount of warmth to this space. The leather section is a practical and timeless choice.
Leather Sectional: Custom-made by local company to the exact dimensions of the RH Maxwell – similar here & here.
Coffee Table: Drum Reclaimed Woodblock Barrel Coffee Table – similar here.
Accent Chairs: Esters Wood Armchair by Project 62 in Millbrook Husk.
The mantel was a DIY project the homeowner did from a Douglas Fir.
Rug was a find at Homegoods – Beautiful Rugs: here, here, here, here, here, here, here & here (my dream rug 🙂 ).
Tile is Statements tile, Wide in color Fog – similar here.
Console Table: Target.
Mirror: Here.
This is a dresser from Wayfair that my husband cut a hole in and installed this sink. It works just like I hoped it would!
Vanity is a retrofitted dresser from Wayfair.
Pendant light is from Wayfair.
Mirror: Here.
Sink is from Wayfair.
Faucet: Derengge – similar here.
The home office paint color is Dovetail by Sherwin Williams. The quartz countertop on built-in is Pental Quartz ‘Icelake’.
Round black table in the center is from Target.
Office desk is from Wayfair.
Office chairs are also from Wayfair.
Photos are from Shutterfly.
Upstairs you will find a bonus room with plenty of space for entertaining.
Round table from Target.
Ping Pong table is from Wayfair.
Metal Dressers are from Urban Outfitters.
Brass round mirrors from Target.
Wall is a decal from Innovative Stencils (she loves owls and wanted a brown wall with a forest).
Bed is from Ikea – similar here.
Dresser is by Tvilum.
Kristin’s bedroom features many great architectural details. Main wall color is Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams.
Lighting: Wayfair.
The antique doors are from a local Architectural salvage store.
Bed is from Crate and Barrel.
Nightstands are from Crate and Barrel.
Table Lamps: Target.
Accent Wall: my husband built it by attaching trim in a grid right on to our textured, sheet- rocked walls and painting it all the same color. Accent wall color is Dovetail by Sherwin Williams.
Rug is from West Elm.
Bedding is Nate Berkus for Target.
This master bathroom is all about symmetry and beauty. Now… imagine taking a bath with that peaceful view. I feel more relaxed just by looking at this picture. 🙂
Freestanding Tub: Anzzi.
Tub Filler: Vanity Art.
Chandelier is from Wayfair.
Sconces are also from Wayfair.
Vanities are the 60” Malibu vanity by James Martin – available here in 48″.
Tile is Statements tile, Wide in color Fog – similar here.
Accent tile is a subway tile.
Mirrors: Here.
This is the kind mudroom / laundry room that anyone would love to have. It is almost the size of a NYC apartment! 🙂
Faux leather storage bins from Target.
The mudroom bench is actually Ikea butcher block. Brilliant!
Lighting: Wayfair.
Tile is Statements tile, Wide in color Fog – similar here.
The paint color is Sherwin Williams Agreeable Gray.
The laundry room backsplash tile is Bedrosians Enchante Charm.
The living room opens to a very spacious back porch.
Picnic Table: Cost Plus.
Dining Bench: Cost Plus.
Dining chairs are from CB2.
Chandelier from Wayfair.
The outdoor fireplace mimics the living room’s fireplace, featuring tile and board and batten paneling.
Have a Blessed week, my friends!
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Lead me in Light and Love”.
Have a wonderful day, my friends and we’ll talk again tomorrow.”
with Love,
Luciane from HomeBunch.com
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Beautiful home! You did an exceptional job!
What color are the living room walls?
Where is the bench in entryway from I love it ALL
Hi Carol,
I love this home too!!! 🙂
The bench is from HomeGoods – similar here: https://rstyle.me/+Gl9wQ8KMdusv0lLG1Lv9xg
I hope this helps!
Luciane
Where did you get your interior doors and square handle/hardware from?
How deep are the seats on your custom leather couch?
Hi. This is beautiful..do you have the link for the foyer hanging pendant? Thank you!
Hi Caitlin,
Thank you for your comment! Here’s the link (affiliate link) to the pendant:
4 Light pendant.
Let me know if you need anything else,
Luciane @HomeBunch