A Glam Kitchen Makeover in New Orleans
A metallic backsplash and striking wallpaper set the stage in this dramatic, Mardi Gras-ready kitchen.
Tour This Homeowner's Eclectic New Orleans Kitchen
HGTV Magazine takes you inside this New Orleans kitchen with dramatic wallpaper and a gold backsplash.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
On the menu: a luxe entertaining hub with chic style. That's what Dr. Maurice G. Sholas envisioned for the kitchen in his 1880s home in New Orleans. After all, he throws an annual Mardi Gras party with 250 of his “dearest friends.” (Some years the parade marches past his front door!) His new kitchen, designed by Whitney Jones, totally captures the party-ready vibe.
Before
Before: A Bland, Beige Kitchen
HGTV Magazine shares the before and after of this New Orleans kitchen.
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Courtesy
This sea of beige and brown was void of personality and flair.
After
Dramatic Kitchen With Teal Wallpaper and Black Cabinets
HGTV Magazine takes you inside this teal and blue kitchen with wallpaper, a gold backsplash and black cabinets.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
Wow Wallpaper
Maurice gave Whitney creative control, and she surprised him with this teal Kelly Wearstler paper. It perfectly complements the dark cabinets and sky blue ceiling (Porch Ceiling by Sherwin-Williams).
High-Shine Floors
Whitney chose polished porcelain tiles from Floor & Decor for their durability. “They look like marble and are neutral enough that they don’t take away from the kitchen’s bold aesthetic,” she says.
Dramatic Dining Area With Teal Wallpaper and a Statement Chandelier
HGTV Magazine presents this eclectic kitchen with teal wallpaper, a blue ceiling, statement chandelier and bold art.
Photo by: Alison Gootee
Alison Gootee
Funky Fireplace
The tiled fireplace is original to the house, and though it no longer works, Maurice considers it one of the kitchen’s key elements. “It blends in beautifully with the new modern layout,” he says.
Relaxing Perch
Maurice says this is the perfect place for sipping tea, watching TV or just gazing at the world outside. “It’s the spot everyone fights over because it’s right in the middle of the action!”
