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Outdated Home is Given a Timeless and Classic Makeover

From: Daley Home

This home was constructed in the early 2000s and had good bones but was outdated and needed a modern update. With clients who love to cook, a complete kitchen renovation was in order to modernize this heavily utilized space.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Open Plan Kitchen and Bar

The kitchen now easily connects to the living spaces. Daley Home added a small wine refrigerator and bar area as a bridge between living room and kitchen.

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Before: Outdated Kitchen With Cooktop

Stodgy wood cabinets and drab countertops and flooring made the kitchen feel much older than it was.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Green Pot

To add character to the kitchen, Daley Home installed a custom shaped quartzite backsplash. The homeowners love to cook so they new appliances were a must, along with natural stone counters and custom cabinetry.

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Before: Dark Kitchen With Pass Through Window

Homeowners wanted the kitchen and living room to have better flow. Originally, pass through windows and countertops blocked easy access between the two.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Yellow Flowers

A large island invites friendly gathering with plenty of countertop space left over for meal prep. The many white surfaces are warmed by the kitchen's hardwood floors.

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Before: Wine Fridge and Cabinets

A small bank of cabinets near the kitchen and breakfast nook had a handy wine refrigerator, though the overall look was dated.

White Breakfast Nook and Wine Refrigerator

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Breakfast Nook and Wine Refrigerator

In addition to a formal dining room, there is now also a sunny breakfast nook adjacent to the kitchen. A small fridge and bar area ease entertaining.

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Before: Brown Living Room With Orange Pillows

The living room's high ceiling was a plus, but the rest of the room was outdated with bland colors and old fashioned cabinetry.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Living Room With Fluted Tray

Leather benches are excellent extra seating when needed. Plus, their low profile doesn't block views of the fireplace.

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Before: Brown Living Room and Kitchen

The kitchen and living room were closed off from one another, unnecessary walls making both rooms feel smaller.

One of the homeowners' wishes was to lighten and soften the look of rooms. Daley Home went all white in the living room, creating layers of visual interest through texture, including leather, linen, and wood.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Living Room With Leather Benches

One of the homeowners' wishes was to lighten and soften the look of rooms. Daley Home went all white in the living room, creating layers of visual interest through texture, including leather, linen, and wood.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Living Room With Wood Chair

Here and there, brass accents give off a golden glow. These textural details are one of the ways Daley Home brought charm and character to the rooms.

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Before: Walkway With Railing

Along the home's upper floor, a walkway peeked down into the living room. Designers wanted to help all rooms feel brighter and more welcoming.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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White Transitional Living Room With Green Pillow

To give the living room's mostly white palette some dimension, Daley Home sprinkled in subtle patterns and pale green accents. Texture also plays a role, most notably in the impressive coffee table.

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Before: Curved Stairs and Small Table

Designers wanted to show off the graceful bones of the home's central curved stairway and pair it with a table that would better match the room's size.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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Curved Staircase and Black Table

The stairwell gets the black-and-white treatment, black railings and a table providing crisp definition to the curving walls and bannister.

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Before: Brown Dining Room With Arched Chairs

The formal dining room was very vanilla and lacked any unique charm.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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Gray Transitional Dining Room With Lacy Pendant

Daley Home updated the house with a soft and classic palette and focused on improving the lighting. The dining room got new wallpaper. For contrast, ceiling and trim were repainted in a darker gray.

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Before: Brown Bathroom With Oval Mirror

There was little in rooms to set them apart from each other, with furnishings lacking character and color schemes making spaces feel drab.

Photo: Madeline Harper. From: Daley Home

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Neutral Transitional Bathroom With Purple Flowers

Off whites and whites are combined with brass fixtures in this bathroom, the gold warming up the room's cool foundation.

Outdated Home is Given a Timeless and Classic Makeover

White Transitional Open Plan Kitchen and Bar

Before: Outdated Kitchen With Cooktop

White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Green Pot

Before: Dark Kitchen With Pass Through Window

White Transitional Chef Kitchen With Yellow Flowers

Before: Wine Fridge and Cabinets

White Transitional Breakfast Nook and Wine Refrigerator

Before: Brown Living Room With Orange Pillows

White Transitional Living Room With Fluted Tray

Before: Brown Living Room and Kitchen

White Transitional Living Room With Leather Benches

White Transitional Living Room With Wood Chair

Before: Walkway With Railing

White Transitional Living Room With Green Pillow

Before: Curved Stairs and Small Table

Curved Staircase and Black Table

Before: Brown Dining Room With Arched Chairs

Gray Transitional Dining Room With Lacy Pendant

Before: Brown Bathroom With Oval Mirror

Neutral Transitional Bathroom With Purple Flowers

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