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A Cool Pool House

reDesign : Episode HRDN-209 -- More Projects »
Before: Dreary Pool House
Chris and Sarah want designer Kenneth Brown to add a breath of fresh air to their dark, dreary pool house (pictured right). The first step is changing the drab color palette, so Kenneth recommends painting the dark wood a cool, slate blue with a crisp white ceiling and trim. For the fireplace and the bar, he suggests lining both with pine wood and then painting them white to blend in with the ceiling and trim. In the middle of the room they'll float furniture with light-colored durable fabrics.

To create both an entertainment area and a storage space, he recommends installing a wood unit that will also be painted white to give the room a Cape Cod feel. To give the room personality, Kenneth recommends adding several pieces from Chris' sports memorabilia collection. And to keep the couple's son safe, Kenneth intends to create a gated play area. Sarah and Chris absolutely love the design Kenneth has come up with for the cool, breezy pool house and they can't wait to dive into the work.

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After: Cool Pool House
Next: Soft Seats
It took seven months to transform Chris and Sarah's dark drab pool house into a bright, breezy hangout but after a lot of hard work and big rain delays the space is now a stunning retreat with a Cape Cod feel. Designer Kenneth Brown gave the pool house a cool, casual feel with a simple palette of blue and white painted wood, colorful accents and custom cabinets.

Resources
side table (Metropolitan Side Table) - Pottery Barn
custom bar - Ken Johansson Fine Furniture
wall paint (6249 Storm Cloud) - Sherwin Williams
seagrass chairs - Pottery Barn
arm chair (Tiburon Armchair with brushed twill) - Pottery Barn
ceiling light fixtures (Schoolhouse Ceiling Fixture) - Pottery Barn
child safety gate (Configure Gate) - One Step Ahead
sofa (Charleston Collection with Brushed Twill Slipcovers - Matelasse) - Pottery Barn
pillows (Paisley Jacquard pillow cover; Rustic Floral Embroidered pillow cover) - Pottery Barn
side table (Plantation side table) - Crate & Barrel
custom three-piece entertainment unit - Beverly Furniture
toys for playpen - The Right Start
baskets for shelves (Samantha Collection) - Pottery Barn
sliding glass doors (Hopper Windows) - Taylor Brothers
sink and faucet (Kohler Self-rimming Entertainment sink K-3349; Kohler Wellspring Beverage faucet – Traditional Design) - Ferguson Appliances



After: Cool Pool House

Soft Seats

Room for Two

Fireplace Facelift

Sports Bar



Resources
furniture
Ken Johansson Fine Furniture
Phone: 310-923-2063

paint
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Website: www.sherwin.com

decorative project materials
Taylor Brothers Architectural Products
Phone: 323-805-0200
Website: taybros.com

appliances and plumbing — Ferguson Enterprises
11600 Willa Rd.
Alpharetta, GA 30004
Phone: 770-442-1800
E-mail: brian.dewitt@ferguson.com

building products
Taylor Brothers
Phone: 323-805-0200

baby products
Right Start
Website: www.rightstart.com

custom furniture
Beverly Furniture
1082 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90035
Phone: 310-659-1696

baby products
One Step Ahead
Phone: 800-950-5120
E-mail: questions@onestepahead.com
Website: www.onestepahead.com
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