Following the unexpected loss of her husband in 2020, Lauren Shaw embarked on the renovation of her family’s home with the help of Homesmith Design to create a fresh start for her and her four children. Built in 2001, this 3,500 sq ft single family home in Gilbert, Arizona, was functional but all together uninspiring. With builder-grade finishes and little inherent character, Lauren and the designers at HSD set out to infuse each room of this project with timeless upgrades to create a haven for Lauren and her kids to heal from the pain of their loss.
Home Renovation Design Tips: “We love to mix high and low finishes where possible to make budgets stretch further. Where we saved money on inexpensive white tile for a bathroom, we splurged on an incredible wallpaper. Where we saved with value series cabinetry, we splurged on a custom plaster hood. Instead of fully custom built-ins for the family room and music room, we went the semi-custom route with prefabricated base cabinets and custom bookshelves above. By taking this approach, we were able to make this homeowner’s budget go much further and still get the visual benefits of a home that looks and feels like a luxury home.” – Homesmith Design
The kitchen was in desperate need of a wow factor. Originally, the stove top sat on the modest island and a double oven occupied the center of the back focal wall. The designers of HSD decided the kitchen needed an incredible coved plaster hood and a new range as the new focal point of the room. This cleared up the island for food prep and seating.
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“All of the finishes in Lauren’s new home are traditional and classic. From simple shaker cabinets and a luxurious plaster hood to crisp white trim and rich wood-look floors, the custom details we infused within this home are sure to stand the test of time and outlive the latest trends.”
Counterstools: Johanna Swivel 24” Counter Stool (Set of 2), Black.
Slab Backsplash: MSI Calacatta Valentin.
Tile Backsplash: 4″ x 4″ Ceramic Tile, White.
Pendants: Gwenelle 1 – Light Dark Pewter/Natural Single Pendant.
Island Countertop: MSI Calacatta Valentin.
The perimeter cabinets were painted in a soft shade of “Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige” and reeded 3/4” tambour paneling was added to the upper/upper cabinets for that WOW factor.
Pot Filler: Delta Broderick Pot Filler Faucet – Others: here & here.
Perimeter Kitchen Cabinet Paint Color: “Sherwin Williams SW 7036 Accessible Beige”, Satin.
Island Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Snowbound, Satin.
Vase: Pottery Barn – Others: here, here & here.
Faux Stems: here, here & here.
Originally, the stove top sat on the modest island and a double oven occupied the center of the back focal wall. The designers of HSD decided the kitchen needed an incredible coved plaster hood and a new range as the new focal point of the room. This cleared up the island for food prep and seating.
Utensil Crock: StonePlus – Others: here & here.
Brass Pepper & Salt Mills: Maison Blonde.
The luxurious plaster hood is a secondary splash of the creamy white from the island painted Sherwin Williams Snowbound.
Kitchen Runner: Giacinto Oriental Area Rug.
Range: Forno Galiano – 48-inch Freestanding Gas Range.
The front of the sink features a quartz apron to give the appearance of a “farmhouse sink”. I absolutely love this look!
Sink: Ruvati Roma 32″ Undermount Single Basin 16 Gauge Stainless Steel Workstation.
Sink Apron: MSI Calacatta Valentin.
A new kitchen window and open shelves give the kitchen an open and airy feeling, providing the perfect balance to the new main focal hood.
Faucet: Broderick 1.8 GPM Widespread Bridge Pull Down Kitchen Faucet – Others: here & here.
Beverage Faucet: Traditional Beverage Faucet, Champagne Bronze.
Hardware: Emtek Pulls & Knobs, Satin Brass.
Perimeter Countertop: MSI Calacatta Valentin.
Brackets: 8″ Arched Shelf Brackets Set of 2, Aged Brass.
Shelves: White Oak Shelf.
The backsplash is a 4″ x 4″ Ceramic Tile and the accent lighting above the open shelves is a modern touch by Rejuvenation.
Backsplash: 4″ x 4″ Ceramic Tile, White.
Sconces: Doleman Small Dome LED Wall Sconce, Aged Brass.
Pitcher: Osprey 48 Oz. Pitcher – similar – Others: here, here & here.
Berry Box White Colander: Birch Lane Emestina Fruit Basket (Set of 4).
Plaid Tea Towel: here – similar – Others: here & here.
Where old base cabinets and long wooden shelves once stood, the team designed a functional baking center with spice pull outs, baking tray pull outs, and everything Lauren and her kids would need to bake sweet treats without crowding the main kitchen.
Cabinet Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige, Satin.
Sconces: Doleman Small Dome LED Wall Sconce, Aged Brass.
Hardware: Emtek Pulls & Knobs, Satin Brass.
Cutting Board: Mayela Acacia Wood Cutting Board.
Canisters: Mason Craft & More.
Backsplash: 4″ x 4″ Ceramic Tile, White.
Countertop: MSI Calacatta Valentin.
Dining Chairs: Shay Dining Chair – similar here.
Dining Table: Four Hands Bibianna Dining Table – Others: here, here & here.
Chandelier: Pallas 8 Light 43″ Wide Chandelier with Linen Shades – Also available: here.
Flooring: Arrowhead 10″x60″ Wood Look Matte Porcelain Tile in Natural – Others: here & here.
A simple room with nothing but a bank of windows facing the back yard, the family room was centered around…well, nothing. That was the first order of business…create a reason to gather.
Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Eggshell.
The HSD team designed the new family room around a new gas fireplace flanked by twin bookcases.
Faux Leather Chairs: Kiersten Faux Leather Swivel Barrel Chair.
Rug: Loloi BEV-01 Silver / Sky Rug – similar here.
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The bookcases were painted the same white that was used on the kitchen island and music room built-ins to give the home a more cohesive feeling.
Paint Color: Sherwin Williams SW 7004 Snowbound.
Tile Surround: Nero Black Matte Porcelain Floor and Wall Tile.
Fireplace: Woodland Direct Monessen Attribute Vent Free Firebox 32″x27″.
Fireplace Logs: Duluth Forge.
Built-in Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Snowbound, Satin.
Built-in Pulls: Emtek Jasper Bar Cabinet Pull from the Industrial Modern Collection 8″, Flat Black.
Baskets: Rosecliff Heights.
A traditional picture light above the family’s new frame TV above the fireplace gives the room a sophisticated yet relaxed feeling.
Picture Light: Stokes Picture Light 20″, Medium.
Ottoman: Delano – similar here – Others: here & here.
Marble Chain Link: Birch Lane.
Tray: Handcrafted Beltic Brass & Leather Tray.
Faux Tree: Faux Potted Olive Tree.
Planter: Form Studies Ceramic Planters, Medium Floor.
Sectional: Delano – similar here – Others: here, here & here.
Table Lamp: Faris Ceramic Table Lamp.
Side Table: Braylee Solid Wood End Table – similar here – Others: here, here & here.
Rug: Loloi BEV-01 Silver / Sky Rug – similar here.
The first room you see upon entering this home is the music room off of the entryway. Before, this room had a single fluorescent light and solid double doors that made it all too easy to gather clutter and prevented the room from having any real purpose. The double slide doors were removed and the entrance to the room widened to make it more inviting. The fluorescent light was replaced with simple can lighting and aesthetic accent lighting flanking each side of the window seat. The piano takes center stage in the room and a sofa provides seating for guests to read or enjoy the music.
Coffee Table: Taryn Coffee Table, Natural.
Mirror: Hub Round Wall Mirror.
Rug: Sequoia Rug 8×10.
The room needed a wow moment and custom built-ins on either side of the window along with a custom window seat was designed to anchor this room and provide much needed storage.
Swivel Chair: Bennett Upholstered Swivel Barrel Chair – Fabric: Ivory Basketweave – One of my favorites!
Shiplap Back Paneling: White Nickel Gap Shiplap Panel – Painted in BM Chantilly Lace.
Sconces: Baker Wall Sconce.
Hardware: Large Massey Drawer Pull 6″ & West Slope Knob, Oil-Rubbed Bronze.
Bench Cushion Fabric: S&L Performance Surf Stripe (not shown).
Built-ins Paint Color: Benjamin Moore OC-65 Chantilly Lace, Satin.
Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Eggshell.
Floor Lamp: Dedham 62.25” Aged Brass Arched/Arc Floor Lamp.
Basket: Birch Lane.
Sofa: Queen Sleeper Sofa.
Rug: Sequoia Rug 8×10.
Down the hallway from the kid’s loft is their shared bathroom. This bathroom needed a gender neutral feel and it needed some upgrades and personality. We used an inexpensive white subway tile and chair rail trim to create a tile chair rail around the bathroom and simple but dramatic wallpaper by Riffle Paper Company to accent the simple white tile and inexpensive double vanity. In all this bathroom was budget-friendly but it feels custom and personalized.
Vanity: Zeb 60″ Double Bathroom Vanity Base Only.
Bathroom Hardware: Mid-Century Contour Bathroom Hardware, Matte Black.
Lighting: Sille 2 – Light Dimmable Vanity Light.
Mirror: Sabine Metal Wall Mirror, Black, 60″ x 30″ 1″.
Floor Tile: Statuario 6” Hexagon Matte Porcelain Tile.
Bathroom Faucets: Kohler Purist 1.2 GPM Widespread Bathroom Faucet with Pop-Up Drain Assembly.
Countertop: MSI Calacatta Vicenza.
Tile Wainscotting: 2×10 Polished Ceramic Wall Tile, White.
Trim: Boston 10” L x 2” W Ceramic Bullnose Tile Trim, White.
Wallpaper: Rifle Paper Co x York Wallcoverings – Also available here – Others: here, here & here.
Shower Faucet: Kohler Shower Trim, Vibrant Brushed Moderne Brass.
Shower Door in Matte Black: Kohler Levity 56-60 in. W x 74 in. H – also available here.
Shower Drain: Kohler Clearflo Square Design Tile-In Shower Drain.
Shower Wall Tile: 2×10 Polished Ceramic Wall Tile, White – Grout: Mapei #93 Warm Gray.
Shower Pan Tile: MSI Penny Round Bianco, Bianco Matte.
Cabinet/Trim/Door Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace.
Storage Baskets: Tava Handwoven Basket, 12″ x 12″ x 8″ – similar here.
Lauren’s bedroom underwent a complete metamorphosis starting with new flooring consistent with the rest of the home, a fresh coat of paint and luxurious new furnishings grounded by a richly appointed white oak canopy bed with soft, calming textiles and earth toned accents.
Ceiling Fan: Spitfire 60″ LED Ceiling Fan.
Rug: Mid-Century Heathered Basketweave Wool Rug 8×10.
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Bed: Farmhouse Canopy Bed, King, Seadrift.
Bench: Discontinued – similar style: here, here & here – Others: here & here.
Throw: Bobble Knit Throw Blanket.
Nightstands: Local store – Others: here, here & here.
Table Lamps: Lorenzo Table Lamp – One of my favorites!
Primary Bedroom Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Eggshell.
Swivel Chair: Discontinued – similar here & here.
Curtains: Belgian Flax Linen Unlined Curtain.
Side Table: Bodhi Round Metal Accent Table.
Tree: Faux Olive Tree in Pot 7′.
The bathroom was a total gut. With a clean slate, the tub, shower, vanities and toilet were all moved to create an open area that lets light and air flow freely.
Runner: Jordie Handwoven Performance Rug.
Mirrors: Vintage Rounded Rectangular Mirror, Antique Bronze – similar here.
Faucets: Saylor Two Handle Widespread Bathroom Faucet in Champagne Bronze.
Sconces: Visual Comfort Venini Antique Burnished Brass Linen Shade.
Towel Ring: Linden Towel Ring, Matte Black.
Hardware: Claybourne Drawer Pull 6″ & 8″ & Claybourne Cabinet Knob, Espresso.
Finally, a double vanity flanked by two storage towers in a rich warm wood laminate give Lauren the best of both worlds. Form and function. A new Ikea closet built with Besta cabinets complete the entire primary suite, a true retreat for Lauren.
Countertop: MSI Calacatta Vicenza.
Towel Ring: Linden Towel Ring, Matte Black.
Bathroom Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist.
Floor Tile: Bedrosians Frammenta 24″ x 24″ Floor & Wall Tile in White – Others: here (New!), here (Marble-look), here & here.
Door Hardware: Halifax Privacy (Bed & Bath) Door Lever- Matte Black.
The shower and tub sit in a “bathing room” behind a frameless glass wall and door.
The Wet Room is surrounded by glossy white tiles and fragmented mosaic tile floor by Bedrosians for a spa-like sensibility.
Drain: Signature Hardware Linear Tile-in Shower Drain with Drain Flange – similar here.
Shower Faucet: Brizo Odin Luxe Gold.
Hand Shower: Brizo Litze, Luxe Gold with Odin TempAssure Thermostatic Valve.
Shower Wall Tile: Hoxton White 2.5×8 Rectangle Thin Glazed Brick – similar here & here.
Quartz Shower Bench: MSI Calacatta Vicenza.
Tub: Rebecca 60 in. Acrylic Flatbottom Bathtub in White with Shiny White Trim.
Tub Filler: Trinsic Floor Mounted Tub Filler with Hand Shower, Champagne Bronze.
Shower Floor Tile: Frammenta Floor & Wall Palladiana Mosaic in White – similar here.
Lauren wanted to carve out a sanctuary for her kids to play and gather together in her home. The kids’ loft was a little on the small side and filled with a folded up ping pong table. We moved the table outside to the covered back porch and borrowed 2’ from the oversized primary bedroom in order to install a stylish kitchenette complete with a beverage fridge, microwave, open shelving and plenty of storage for games of all kinds. The additional space gave us the room for the family’s old sectional to have a new home around the kid’s TV for movies and gaming.
Rug: Britley Hand Tufted Wool Light Blue/Natural Rug.
Sectional: here – similar style.
Black Cabinet Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black.
Pulls: Reeded 9 Inch Center to Center Handle Cabinet Pull, Honey Bronze.
Shiplap Backsplash Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace, Satin.
Countertop: MSI Calacatta Vicenza.
Sconces: Sculptural Glass Cone Sconce (8″).
Black Bathroom Vanity: Signature Hardware Talyn 30″ Free Standing Single Vanity, Black.
Lighting: Katie Conical Wall Sconce, Bronze with White Glass.
Mirror: 30″ Circular Metal Framed Bathroom Mirror, Black.
Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Drift of Mist.
Faucet: Delta Mylan Faucet, Matte Black.
Shower Wall Tile: 4″ x 4″ Ceramic Tile, White.
Shower Pan Tile: Penny Round Matte Mosaic Tile in Pumice.
Floor Tile: Laura Ashley Wicker Dove Grey Matte – similar here – Others: here, here & here.
Shower Faucet: Kohler Shower Trim, Matte Black.
Shower Door in Matte Black: Kohler Levity 56-60 in. W x 74 in. H – also available here.
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