Amy & Dominic

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Amy and Dominic come from a long line of Forever Home-dwellers: their parents still live in their childhood homes, and Amy and Dominic want to give the same consistency to their two boys. Their home of five years is within walking distance to work and family members, but we wanted their house to be as comfortable as it is convenient.

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wdt_ID	Room	Product Type	STYLE	Product	Company	Product Code/Sku
1	All	Tools	Tools	Tools	Milwaukee	N/A
2	Dining Room	Drapery Hardware	92" Lexington Wall Mount Single Rod Set in Java	92" Lexington Wall Mount Single Rod Set in Java	Smith and Noble	N/A
3	Dining Room	Lighting	Matteo Aged Gold Brass Chandelier	Matteo Aged Gold Brass Chandelier	Lights Canada	C75318AGCL
4	Front Entrance	Decor	Oryx Mirror	Oryx Mirror	The Brick	MTI56MR
5	Front Entrance	Furniture	Macsen Dining Bench - Teal	Macsen Dining Bench - Teal	The Brick	MACSADBN
6	Front Entrance	Lighting	Quoizel Mantle Weathered Brass SemiFlush Mount	Quoizel Mantle Weathered Brass SemiFlush Mount	Lights Canada	QF3631WS
7	Kitchen	Appliances	KitchenAid 22 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator	KitchenAid 22 Cu. Ft. French Door Refrigerator	The Brick	KRFC3028
8	Kitchen	Appliances	KitchenAid 30” Gas Convection Range with Baking Drawer	KitchenAid 30” Gas Convection Range with Baking Drawer	The Brick	KSGB900ESS
9	Kitchen	Appliances	KitchenAid 46 DBA Dishwasher with ProWash Cycle and PrintShield	KitchenAid 46 DBA Dishwasher with ProWash Cycle and PrintShield	The Brick	KDFE104HPS
10	Kitchen	Appliances	Bosch 800 Series 1.2 Cu Ft. Drawer Microwave	Bosch 800 Series 1.2 Cu Ft. Drawer Microwave	The Brick	HMD8451UC

Before & After

DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS

TAKING A COUNTER-INTUITIVE APPROACH

Unlike several of our previous homeowners, Amy and Dominic liked dark countertops, both as a design statement and to help hide day-to-day use by their family of four. They also were very open to color throughout the house, which led us to a stunning blue for the cabinets that stands out even more when paired with the black hardware we used to complement the countertops. Amy and Dominic may have been motivated by combating wear-and-tear, but they came away with an incredibly stylish kitchen that reflects their sophisticated taste.

NO MORE STORAGE WARS

When we presented two floor plans to Amy and Dominic, they chose the option that included more storage of all kinds. They often invite their large family over, so the added cabinet and counter space in the kitchen will ensure they have enough room for snacks, serving trays and more. An added bonus: this design paired nicely with structural elements we needed to open up the space, and saved the family money in the process.

LIGHTS WILL LEAD YOU HOME

Once we removed the wall between the kitchen and the dining room, natural light came streaming into the kitchen and brightened up the space. But what about when the sun goes down on those family dinners and late-night family gatherings? We incorporated several new modern lighting elements throughout the space to enhance the design and ensure this Forever Home will always feel welcoming.