Is it just me or is time going by way too fast? Can we slow down a little and enjoy a beautiful home tour together? This home is so nice!
In my opinion, neutral interiors shouldn’t feel cold. A neutral home is a place where the interiors are serene, with the right amount of balance, and never ever overly done. This process is especially tricky to create in a new-construction home, which is what the home we’re about to tour is. Here, the designer, Katelyn of James May, shows us how to design a newly-built home with neutral interiors:
“This was a large, 2-story, custom home we worked on closely with our clients to design their dream home on a small acreage. We were pretty short on time to shoot this house before closing so we wanted to share just a few of our favorite spots—though there were many! This sprawling 2-story was traditionally designed with a nod to cozy, cottage design—fit for a family. Throughout the home you’ll find stone, barn wood and earth-tones. The grand entry was a major design moment—decked out with wainscoting and sight lines into the formal dining room, office, staircase and the formal living room lined with French doors to the backyard. You also see the double sided fireplace that leads to the sunroom or informal living room behind.” – Katelyn of James May
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“The square entry was the perfect opportunity for a circular entry table and grand chandelier to showcase the 18′ ceilings.” – James May
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New-construction homes tend to be cold and without much personality at first, but with the right final touches, they can exude warmth and a welcoming feel that we all want to have when we arrive home.
Home Details: Square Feet 2,675 – Bedrooms 5 – Bathrooms 3.5.
Chandelier: Marcel Chandelier 8 Light Chandelier – Others: here, here, here & here.
“Character moments through paint and trim work were added throughout the house.” – James May
Paint Color: Benjamin Moore OC-45 Swiss Coffee at 75%.
Vase: Pottery Barn – Others: here, here & here.
Stems: Natural – similar: Faux Green Bay Leaf Branch.
Marble Dish: Marble Nesting Bowls (Set of 3) – Others: here & here.
Beads: Local store – similar style: here.
Books: Pacific Natural & Live Beautiful.
Foyer Table: Custom made – Available through the designer – Other Favorites: here, here, here, here & here.
Rug: Loloi II Layla Collection Area Rug LAY-13 Antique/Moss – Also available here.
Adding a cabinet with open shelves to this little niche in the foyer is so smart! I love it!
Artwork: Etsy.
Photo Frame: Marble & Brass Frame.
Display Easel: Studio Display Easel.
Bowl: Canaan Handmade Decorative Bowl.
Books: The Kinfolk Table, Made for Living, The Great American House & The Nature of Home.
Hardwood Flooring: The Silvian Collection – Kivi Stone – similar here & here.
Walls, Doors, Base & Case Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee at 75%.
Front Door Interior Stain Color: Aged Oak by Minwax Medium Coat.
Dining Room Chandelier: Darlana Large Linear Lantern.
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It’s always such a pleasure to share Katelyn’s work with you. She’s an incredibly talented designer and she’s always willing to answer my questions during the house tours… I honestly feel so grateful to have her around here and I hope you’re enjoying her work as much as I am.
Stair Posts: Benjamin Moore OC-45 Swiss Coffee.
Stair Caps, Treads, Risers, Newel Cap, Handrails: White Wash White Oak.
Den Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Westcott Navy.
Pantry Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee.
Pantry Countertop & Floating Shelves: White Wash White Oak – custom stain.
In the Powder Bath, a custom vanity is tucked into a niche accentuated with vertical shiplap in a muted shade of green. These are the small details that always elevate a home.
Powder Room Vanity: Custom, Sand – Others: here, here, here & here.
Floor Tile: 12×24 Porcelain Tile – Grout: Silverado, Pattern: 50/50 Offset.
Mirror: Arched Metal Framed Mirror – similar here.
Accent Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Oil Cloth.
Bathroom Countertop: Vicostone Misterio Quartz.
Cabinet Knobs: Rejuvenation Ball Knobs.
Faucet: Moen Dartmoor Two-Handle Widespread Bathroom Faucet.
Towel: Woven Cotton Tea Towel with Tassels (Set of 2).
Designing a neutral bathroom is trickier than it seems and the designer did it perfectly here. Wainscoting, along with a reclaimed ceiling beam in the tub nook, adds the right amount of texture and patina to this classic bathroom.
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Master Bath Vertical Shiplap: Benjamin Moore Intrigue.
Cabinets: Benjamin Moore White Dove.
Primary Bathroom Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee.
Lighting: Westbourne Pendant.
Stool: Vintage – similar here – Others: here & here.
Vase: Glass Bedside Night Carafe.
Artwork: Etsy – similar.
Frame: Michaels.
Rug: Vintage.
Floor Tile: 12×24 Marble Tile – Grout: Silverado, Pattern: 50/50 Offset.
Countertop: Vicostone Misterio Quartz.
I am a huge fan of using materials that make our life run more smoothly at home and having durable flooring in a mudroom, like we see in this home, certainly makes things easier.
Locker Bench: White Wash White Oak.
Totes: Seagrass Basket Natural Threshold With Studio Mcgee – Others: here, here & here.
Mudroom Flooring: Slate Tile, Grout: Silverado, Pattern: 50/50 Offset.
Mudroom Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee.
Hat: Gigi Pip.
Lockers and Vertical Shiplap Paint Color: Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige at 75%.
Hardware: Massey Appliance Pull & Massey Round Cabinet Knob.
Keychain Rack: Sherwin Williams Accessible Beige at 75%.
French Dustpan & Brush Set: Pottery Barn.
Runner: Vedat Handmade Beige/Gray Indoor/Outdoor Rug – Others: here (Perfect for the Holidays!), here, here, here & here.
This home calms me down… It’s very soothing and I really love the color palette. I hope you enjoyed it, too.
I am off now to clean my house. We’re having some construction close by and the amount of dust around us is terrible, especially when some of us have allergies, which we do! Wish me luck!!! 🙂
We’ll talk soon, my friends. Thank you so much for your sweet company! – Luciane
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If I am wrong, right me. If I am lost, guide me. If I start to give-up, keep me going.
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What a fantastic post! Thank you to you and the designer for sharing the important details. Eager to read your other posts!
Hi Susie,
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. Welcome to the blog!!! 🙂
I hope you enjoy the other posts as well.
keep in touch,
Luciane
@HomeBunch