I created the “Beautiful Homes of Instagram” series to open this platform for homeowners to shine and showcase not only their homes but also their inspiring ideas. As most of us know, it’s not easy to create spaces that we love. It says requires time, money and a lot of planning. Today, I have the pleasure to introduce you to Susan Krulikowski of Brookfield Design. She became an interior designer after the age of sixty and I am inspired by her story and I hope you feel the same!
Hello everyone and welcome to my home! I am honored that Luciane chose me to show our house on Home Bunch.
Our home sits at the end of a private road on 10.5 acres of Pickering Valley /French Creek Conservation Trust. We are surrounded by trees and a hidden stream in our backyard. I like to call the style of our home, “California Cool meets Mid-Century Modern”. The house is all about letting the outside, in. The entire back of the house has glass windows and doors from floor-to-ceiling.
My husband, Tim Kullman and I were both widower/widow when we met in 2015. We both had grown children, his – 5, and mine -3. We are also proud grandparents of 10. We wanted to have a place that reflected both of us, hence the new build. We live here with our 11-month-old Australian Labradoodle, Gus.
I love interior design, and had renovated previous homes, so we purchased land and began our house building journey. Building in the height of the Pandemic had its challenges with the costs of supplies skyrocketing and supply chain delays. We were lucky to find a builder, Brian Cox, brian@briancoxbuilders.com, that was a great problem solver and had wonderful and talented subcontractors.
After our home was built, Brian asked me if I would like to help his clients in the building process. So, at the age of 63 years young, I am
“officially “an Interior Designer with my own company @brookfield_design. I work with Brian’s clients on multi-million-dollar home builds and
renovations.
This home was a labor of love. I hope you enjoy!
“In the coming months, in the front and back of the house, cedar trellises supported by black iron hardware will be added above many of the windows to soften the harsh lines. Another delay as a result of supply chain issues.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Exterior Stone- Seneca Limestone Gray Ashlar/Rolling Rock Distributor.
Windows- Sierra Pacific.
Siding- James Hardie/Gray Slate.
Trim Color- Sherwin Williams Proper Gray.
Garage Doors- Raynor Garage Door Co. AP200 Sectional Overhead Type Aspen/Winfield Garage Doors.
Cedar- Sourced locally/ Custom Stain.
Garage Lighting: Winston Porter.
Walkway – Mexican River Stone was added in a concrete trough (to prevent weeds growing in between) the concrete pored pavers.
Landscape Lights: Volt Max Spread Brass Path & Area Light.
“Our entry is small but wanted it to be impactful. The flooring is white oak, which is in all the living spaces on the first and second floors except in the bathrooms and laundry room. The Flooring is from Jeff Dean Hardwood Floors. The wall treatment draws your eyes up and the furnishings and light fixtures sets the tone for the entire home.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Wall/Ceiling/Trim Paint Colors- Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152.
Credenza: Apex II Walnut Sideboard.
Rug: Black And White Moroccan Trellis Area Rug – Others: here, here, here & here.
Mirror: Overlapping Diamonds Metal Wall Mirror – also available here.
Lighting: Midnight Black Geoffrey 1 – Light Unique Globe Pendant.
Table Lamp: Orbit 28″ High Accent Table Lamp by Kathy Ireland.
Front Door- REEB Millwork Corp. Exterior Fir Door Unit S/O-Simpson Design 49926 Flush Door.
Meet the homeowner, Susan and her dog, Gus. I am so grateful for having her on the blog today! She worked really hard to prepare this tour for you all.
Wall/Ceiling/Trim Paint Colors- Benjamin Moore OC-152 Super White.
Pocket Sliding Patio Door (opens 15’)- Sierra Pacific.
Chandelier: Kuzco Lighting Twist 32″ Wide LED Abstract Chandelier.
Dining Table: Jacob Dining Table with Vertex Base.
Teak Bowl: here & here – similar.
“The ceilings in this space are 25’ high and the tallest in the house. This allowed us to put a wall of windows and a fireplace with a hearth that anchors the room. We added built-in bookcases on the left wall that compliments the large windows. Windows in the entire house are Sierra Pacific.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Stone Fireplace- Same stone as in the exterior front of the house Seneca Limestone Gray Ashlar.
Fireplace Insert- Astria Plantation Chester County Hearth & Home.
Mantel: White Oak Mantel by “Waltz Millworks” – Others: here, here, here & here.
Sconces: Mid-Century Globe Adjustable Double Arm Sconce.
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Leather Sofa: Turner Roll Arm Leather Sofa.
Grey Sofa: Barrett II 103″ 3-Seat Grande Track Arm Sofa.
Floor Lamp: Meryl Arc Brass Floor Lamp with Black Shade.
Coffee Table: Alain Square Coffee Table (2).
Sofa Tables: Malone Console Table – 2 – 48″ each.
Chairs: Abruzzo Charcoal Leather Tufted Chair.
Rug- Custom Sisal Rug – similar here & here.
All windows are by Sierra Pacific.
“The dining area is between our two living/seating areas and is in front of our kitchen. I ground the table with a custom area rug that coordinates with the area rugs in the two living spaces. The lighting appears to be floating in the air. Nothing obstructs your view from one end of the house to the other.
The dining table is 10’ feet long. I chose 2 benches instead of all chairs to make the table look less crowded.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Wall/Ceiling/Trim Paint Colors- Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152.
Dining Table: Jacob Dining Table with Vertex Base.
Dining Chairs: Channel Leather Dining Chair – similar here & here – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
Dining Benches: Lunden Faux Leather Backless Bench.
Rug: Astoria sisal rug, custom – Other Durable Rugs: here, here, here, here & here.
“Since the Kitchen is open to the Great Room/Dining Area, it needed to coexist with the other spaces, yet be its own distinct area. I wanted a two-toned kitchen, so I went with white flat front cabinets and Walnut cabinets for the Pantry/Refrigerator wall. The island is also Walnut. While white cabinets can be clean and streamlined, almost clinical, by adding the Walnut wood, it added warmth. These two materials are also timeless and won’t be out of date in 10 years.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Counterstools: Jagger Counter Stool – Others: here (New!), here, here, here & here.
Cabinet Style/Paint Color/Manufacturer- Slab Full Overlay/Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152/Sweet Water Woodworks.
Cabinet Style/Type of Wood/Manufacturer- Flat Front/Walnut/Sweet Water Woodworks.
Lighting: Wellfleet Large Pendant – similar style: here.
Sconces over Sink: Efren Armed Sconce.
“Only the cabinets that would be used every day have hardware; this keeps the look more streamlined, especially on the Walnut Cabinets. The hardware on the Walnut Cabinets is made to blend in with the cabinets.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Countertop- Silestone Bianco Calcutta Quartz/Imperial Marble & Granite. The island has a double waterfall.
Refrigerator- Jenn Air 42” Built in French Door/Bottom Freezer.
White Cabinet Pulls: Amwell 8 13/16″ Centers Bar Pull.
Walnut Cabinet Pulls: West Slope Wood Drawer Pull.
“I prefer drawers in the lower cabinets, not just for the look but they are easier to find the contents and less bending down. All the lower cabinetry in the house has drawers.
The exhaust hood is plaster. It has a very subtle texture that can be seen close up. The backsplash has gold running through it which helps to elevate the space.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Backsplash: Ogee 4.23″ x 5.28″ Marble Chevron Mosaic Wall Tile, White/Gold.
Sink: Blanco Precis Kitchen Sink.
Faucet: Delta Essa, Matte Black.
Runnr: Henna Black Rug, 2.5’x10′.
Dishwasher- 2 24” Asco Built in Dishwasher.
Wall Oven/Microwave- Jenn Air.
Stove- Jenn Air 6 burner Gas Range.
“A glass steel pocket door similar to the office door divides the two spaces. The pantry provides storage for fancy glassware and serving pieces not used every day.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Cabinet Style/Paint Color – Slab Full Overlay/Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152.
Ceiling/Wall/Trim Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152.
Backsplash:2×8 Gray Ceramic Subway Wall Tile with Satin Finish.
Lghting: Sculptural Metal Hardwired Pendant.
View from the Nickel Gap Wall towards the other sitting area. Note the Glass & Steel Custom Doors to the Office.
Side Table: Tanner Rectangular Nesting End Tables.
Marble Coffee Tables- Antique – similar here.
“The sitting area, with the Samsung Portrait TV, has a lower ceiling height and a dramatic black nickel gap wall that spans all the way to the second floor and to the basement. If you like the look of shiplap, nickel gap is the more modern version. By painting the wall black, it helps ground the space, plus hides the TV.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Nickel Gap Wall Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Onyx.
Media Console- bought at Consignment Shop – similar style: here, here & here.
Bookcase: Industrial Open & Closed Storage Bookcase (48″).
Sofa: Leather Square Arm Sofa – similar here.
The stairways continue the modern feel. The deck used the same metal stringers.
Nickel Gap Wall Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Onyx 2133-10.
Lighting: Mid-Century Globe Pendant.
“Behind the black wall is the Master Bedroom and Bath. When you enter the space, the bathroom is in front of you. Going down a short hallway to the left, flanked by a walk-in closet, you enter the Master Bedroom. The headboard wall has black grass cloth wallpaper to balance out the black porcelain floating fireplace on the opposite wall. Another walk-in closet is behind the gray barn door. Neutral color palettes depend on the use of texture to make them interesting. In the bedroom, we have an abundance of various textures- grass cloth wallpaper, leather bed, porcelain fireplace, wood furniture, glass top side table, loom rug, metal chandelier, and a corduroy upholster chair.
Automatic black blinds controlled by remote are handy to have but are expensive.
Tip- Mount bedside sconces on your wall with adjustable arm control instead of lamps on bedside tables. They take up less room, look cool and if you put in another light switch by the bed, you can turn them off and jump right into bed. ” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Blinds- Budget Blinds.
Sconces: Morland Adjustable Wall Sconce.
Wallpaper: Grasscloth Wallcovering.
Trim/Door Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray HC-170.
Bed: Raleigh Square Leather Bed – No longer available in leather – similar look: here, here, here, here & here.
Nightstands: Oberlin Nightstand – similar stye: here.
Chandelier: Bon Air Chandelier.
Rug: Taza Rug, Black.
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Wall/Ceiling Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Super White.
The Fireplace goes all way up to the angled ceiling.
Porcelain Fireplace- Porcelanosa Nylo Noir Polished Tile – Others: here, here, here, here, here, here & here.
Fireplace Insert- Regency City Series/Chester County Hearth & Home.
Walnut Shelf Hearth- Custom, Sweet Water Woodworks.
Chair: Paxton Chair.
“I wanted to add some more blue into the first floor, so I went with this blue handmade tile which extends from floor to ceiling behind the floating vanity. I love the look of marble but not the expense, so I chose large tiles for the floor that gave me the calm, serene look of marble. I took the floor tile and had it run two-thirds up the opposite wall, so when you look in the mirror, you see not only the blue tile but the floor/shower wall tile.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Wall/Ceiling Paint Color- Benjamin Moore OC-152.
Trim/Door Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray HC-170.
Countertop- Silestone Desert Silver Polished Quartz.
Mirrors: Ferndown Rectangle Metal Wall Mirror.
Floating Vanity- Custom Walnut, Slab Full Overlay/Sweet Water Woodworking – Others: here, here, here & here.
Blue Tile: Original Style Residence IM-0003688 Teal Field Tile – similar style: here & here – Other Favorites: here, here, here, here, here & here.
Faucets: Kohler Purist Brushed Bronze.
Sinks: Kohler Ladena 18-3/8″ Undermount Bathroom Sink.
Sconces: Gemini LED Vanity Light, Large.
Cabinet: Custer Storage Cabinet.
“I had always dreamt of not having to clean shower glass, my wish with this shower came true. It’s a walk-in shower with two separate shower heads that we can customize the water temperature. We also have a hand-held wand for bathing Gus. The shower bench comes in handy.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Shower Wall Tile: Marble Matte Porcelain Tile.
Shower Fixtures- Kohler Brushed Bronze & Hand Shower.
Shower Bench- Silestone Desert Silver Polished Quartz.
Shower Pan Tile: 2×2 Hexagon Honed Marble Tile – similar – Others: here, here, here, here & here.
“This is the hallway off of the Entry. White painted Nickel Gap goes up 5’ with a ½” ledge. Because this hallway goes to the garage, it gets heavy use and the wainscotting helps keep the area scuff free. The Laundry/Mudroom is on the right.” -Susan of @brookfield_design.
Hallway Ceiling/Walls/Trim Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152.
Lighting: Geoffrey 1 – Light Unique Globe Pendant.
Runner: Dark Gray Broken Lattice Area Rug, 2×12.
Floor Tile: 12×24 Porcelain Tile – similar.
Grout- Shadow Non-Sanded Grout.
“The Nickel Gap continues on this wall in the mudroom. The blue and white tile brightens up the room.”
Wall Cabinets-Flat Panel/ Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray HC-170/Sweet Water Woodworking.
Ceiling/Trim/Nickel Gap Paint Color- Benjamin Moore Super White OC-152.
Wall Color- Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray HC-170.
Countertop- Carrara White Polished IMG Quartz.
Backsplash: Retro Neuve Series Helsinki Bleu Moroccan Tile – similar style: here, here & here.
Washer- GE Front Load – Dryer – GE Front Load with 2 GE Storage Pedestals.
Floor Tile: 12×24 Porcelain Tile – similar.
Faucet: Moen, Matte Black.
“The office has amazing light, I chose a moody, dark color. The entire room painted in the same color of blue.
Tip 1- If you have recessed lighting and have any other color but white on your ceilings, have the painter, paint the entire recessed fixture except for the bulb. That way, you just see the light and not the entire encasement.
Tip 2- The paint sheen selected was flat. In retrospect, it should have been a satin or semi-gloss; much better for upkeep.”
Paint Color- Sherwin Williams Waterloo SW 9141.
Cabinets- Custom with a Walnut Top/ Sweet Water Woodworks.
Floating Shelves- Sweet Water Woodworks – similar here.
Desk: Oxford Shale Desk with Drawer.
Chair: Graham Black Office Chair.
Lighting: Harmony Globes Island Chandelier – Also available: here.
The exterior of our home is a mix of cedar and siding. To the left is a screened in porch (off of the Master Bedroom) that was completed after these pictures were taken.
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Deck- AZEK Gray.
Railings- View Rail.
Planters: Lechuza, 30″.
Lighting: Quoizel Lighting Westover – similar here.
Sitting Area Furniture: Target Chairs, Sofa, Patio Accent Table & Coffee Table.
Dining Room Furniture: Beachcrest Home – Other Sets: here, here, here & here.
“The patio is off the deck. The use of concrete pavers and Mexican River Stone were used in this area also, to give it a modern vibe.”
Chairs: Polywwod Modern Adirondack Chair – similar here.
Firepit: Elementi Granville Rectangle Concrete Natural Gas Fire Pit Table.
Aerial view of Susan’s beautiful home.
Landscaping Border- Belgian Block.
Landscaper- Martin Lopez Landscaping.
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