Traditional to Modern- Montrose Project

I cannot believe January is already half way over!! Ryan always jokes that it will be Christmas again before we know it and I think he might be right! For the past few months I have been busy working on several projects, all of which are still in process, but I’m finally taking the time to sit down and share the plans + progress.

First on the list is this great house in the Montrose area in Houston. It’s 4200 square feet, 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. The house was beautiful when it was purchased but very traditional and my bachelor client was looking for more of a modern, entertaining home. Focusing primarily on the first floor, office and master bedroom our list of things to accomplish included the following:

-Paint all walls (house was a generic shade of tan throughout)

-Strip + stain the light oaks floors

-Replace traditional light fixtures

-Extend island to accommodate more seating

-New countertop + backsplash in the kitchen

-Modernize fireplace wall

-Add wallpaper to various rooms

-Transform elevator closet into wine room

-New furniture

While we’ve managed to check quite a few things off this list, we’re still working on all the finishing details. The house has transformed looks so much and I cannot wait to share more of the progress with you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here are a few of the before pictures I snapped quickly long before I knew I was going to be writing a blog (Read- excuse the crappy photos with stuff everywhere in them because I didn't know I'd be sharing these before photos)! :) *Side note- the floors were stained darker by the time I took these photos. 

New island will be almost double in size to this one.

Replacing the sink with a large stainless, farmhouse style one with an industrial faucet.

Counters are too dark + the backsplash is too traditional 

Very traditional fireplace wall that will be simplified and tiled. 

This table is being moved to the kitchen area and this will become a lounge area.
The wine room is being built to the right of this space. 

Office space on second floor

Master bedroom with stripped floors

Later this we're taking a trip to dark side and sharing our favorite charcoal + navy colors to use in homes!