From Bauhaus to Our House
Jill and Josh Barrett were in search of "something different" in a new home. They found it in this house built in the modern style in 1959. Homes that can genuinely lay claim to the term "modern" — in the strict architectural sense — are a rare find in Waco, Texas. This one presented Joanna with an opportunity to branch into some new creative directions.
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Where's Don Draper?
Joanna drew on the home's distinctly mid-century design when selecting furnishings. The living room sofa, coffee table and chairs exhibit the sleek and simple geometry that typified furniture design in the late '50s and '60s.
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Spare and Clean
Eames inspired molded chairs with metal bases, a simple unadorned dining table and visually striking chandelier help define the new dining space.
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A Kitchen Revealed
Walls were removed to expose the formerly enclosed kitchen, freeing up more space and creating an open but elegant floor plan.
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Nature as Backdrop
In keeping with the principles of mid century style, the home's design is deliberately integrated with its natural surroundings. Chip and Joanna took full advantage creating this inviting outdoor seating space.
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Meet the Homeowners
Chip and Joanna visit with Jill and Josh Barrett in their newly updated kitchen. Though the Barretts were initially skeptical about the home and it's quirky, unconventional style, they quickly came to the realization that it possessed unique potential.
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BEFORE
Chip and Joanna prepare to pull back the big "before" banner and reveal the home's newly updated exterior.
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AFTER
Exterior improvements include horizontal wood-plank siding, enlarged and updated windows and new landscaping that includes giant Agave cacti known as century plants.
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A Truly Blank Canvas
Aside from an awkwardly placed and enclosed kitchen, the home came with a floor plan that was already open and spacious. The visually arresting interiors and ample wall space made for a setting that Joanna was eager to refine and reimagine.
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Dining Room, AFTER
To update and brighten the space, brick and wood-paneled walls are painted in pure white. Metal i-beam supports are wrapped in natural wood for a more organic look.
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Dining Room, AFTER
In the dining room, Joanna installed a historical map of Waco as wall art, with sections framed and hung individually to create a six-panel design.
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Dining Room, Detail
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Dining Room, Detail
This stylized metal chandelier makes an impressive statement in the dining room.
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Living Room, BEFORE
The large living space was stark and had some dated features like folding accordion doors. The large windows and spectacular view, however, were among the home's selling points.
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Living Room, AFTER
With the renovation complete, the large center section of the home incorporates this living room on one side and dining room on the other, with the newly opened kitchen dividing to two spaces.
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Living Room, Detail
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Living Room, Detail
This distinctive chandelier suspended above the coffee table is an ideal complement for the living room's modern furnishings.
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Living Room, Detail
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Living Room, Detail
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Living Room, Detail
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Living Room, Detail
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Kitchen, BEFORE
Prior to the renovation, the small and enclosed galley kitchen felt more like a pantry. Countertops were white laminate, cabinetry was basic modular and the appliances were dated.
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Kitchen, BEFORE
With its box-like enclosure and awkward placement, the kitchen was a visual intrusion within the larger living space.
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Kitchen, AFTER
Opened up and dramatically expanded, the new kitchen becomes, as Joanna terms it, "the heart of the home."
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Kitchen, AFTER
Breaking from her often preferred white, Joanna turns the tables in this case with all black cabinetry. The black helps delineate the space and provides marked contrast with the white marble countertops surrounding walls.
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Kitchen, Detail, AFTER
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Kitchen Detail, AFTER
The new kitchen includes a wine chiller in addition to other updated and high-end appliances.
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Kitchen, Detail, AFTER
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Kitchen, Detail, AFTER
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Kitchen, Detail
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Kitchen, Detail
Joanna used brass cabinet hardware in keeping with Jill's love of brass. Brass was also incorporated in the support columns for the kitchen's floating glass shelves.
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Coffee Nook
New windows and glass doors were added to this corner space adjacent to the kitchen. The floating bar top with bar stool seating is the perfect spot for morning coffee and savoring the view.
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Work Station
Old built-in shelves were removed to make way for this work station just off the kitchen.
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Bedroom Suite and Hallway, BEFORE
The master bedroom and bath, as well as other bedrooms, were located in this separate section of the house.
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Master Bedroom, BEFORE
The master bedroom was dark and drab with worn beige carpeting.
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Master Suite Bedroom, AFTER
Joanna brightened up the bedroom but kept the feeliing warm with dark wood floors and painted brick accent wall.
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Master Suite, Detail
The framed number "7" represents the seven members of the Barrett family.
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Master Suite, Detail
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Master Suite, Detail
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Master Bath, BEFORE
The master bath had original tile and generally mid-century styling but was small and confining.
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Master Bath, AFTER
Removal of the tub, carefully thought out use of space and a lighter earth-toned palette makes the small master bath feel much larger.
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Master Bath, Detail
The new bath gets a wide vanity with dual faucets and poured concrete countertops.
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Master Bath, Detail
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Nursery, BEFORE
Joanna converted this office space adjacent to the master bedroom into a nursery.
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Nursery, AFTER
The nursery has dark hardwood floors and the walls are painted in neutral gray.
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Nursery, AFTER
Joanna accessorized the nursery with an antique window wall-hanging, green glass vases and mobile with carved birds.
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Nursery, Detail
The pendant light with crystal shade casts an ornate pattern on the ceiling.
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Nursery, Detail
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Front Entry, AFTER
The red-orange door with black hardware offers a bold and colorful accent against the warm gray of the painted brick.
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Back Patio, AFTER
Chip and the crew built this new wood pergola for the backyard patio.
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Back Patio, Detail
Outdoor string lights add a nice touch to the the patio pergola.
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
Joanna, Chip and the crew make ready for the big reveal of the Barrett house.
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
Jill and Josh Barrett get their first look at their newly updated home.
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
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Behind the Scenes, THE REVEAL
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Behind the Scenes
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Behind the Scenes: Happy Birthday, Chip!
A 40th birthday is one of the big ones. For Chip's, Joanna surprised him with a helicopter escape to a fishing trip.
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Behind the Scenes: Happy Birthday, Chip!
The surprises didn't stop with the fishing adventure. A party at the farmhouse with 100 or so friends and family members in attendance would be awaiting Chip upon his return.
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Behind the Scenes: Happy Birthday, Chip!
