A Lovely & Light House Tour: a house log
We are back with another House Crashing adventure, and this one happened right here in Richmond. This charming Westover Hills house was simply too fairly to pass up, so when Lori and her husband Greg invited us inside to poke around we knew we had to bring our camera and snap some photos for you folks as well.
And here is the cute couple now…
Lori’s in fact expecting a wee one in August, but although the whole nesting thing has not quite kicked in simply yet, her house was spotless none the less. Here is the view as soon as you step into the front door. Vivid and sundrenched would be exactly how we can describe their whole house.
To the right of that stunning staircase is the living room full of (surprise!) more light and pleasant substantial molding and extra high ceilings. And that armoire on the right is in fact a home office of sorts that they keep tucked away behind closed doors when it is not in use. Gotta enjoy a little hidden extra function like that.
The living room fireplace is certainly a vivid accent in the room. Everything from the framed butterflies to the crisp white painted brick charmed us from the moment we stepped into the space.
And the kitchen. Oh the kitchen. It seriously had us looking around like tourists at the Grand Canyon. It was simply breathtaking. They did a total reno when they knocked down a wall to open it up to a family room that they brought in on to the back of the house. And their vivid white cabinets mixed with sleek black granite counters truly made for a classic and elegant result.
And check out that remarkable butcher block island made from insanely heavy and solid wood (it took seven people to carry it into the house, and when they attempted to put it up on casters it crushed them like twigs). Guess where they got it? Craigslist. Yeah, we were jealous too. We enjoy how worn and substantial it is- it adds so much rustic charm and life to the otherwise sleek space for the ideal balance of homey and chic. And simply beyond the kitchen you can see the family room that Lori and Greg brought in on…
It is complete with a cozy sectional and tons of floor to ceiling windows (which lend a sunroom-ish effect)…
The room also features an remarkable back wall of built in cabinetry for books, other storage and of course to accommodate the crisp flat screen TV they brought in to round out this family friendly space. Plus you might recognize that slipper chair as a Target find. Do not you enjoy that cool furniture does not consistently have to cost a fortune?
They also had a charming display in their half bathroom right off of the kitchen and living room- check out those strong vintage boxed that they hung on the wall to corral toilet paper, towels, and other bathroom necessities.
Then there is the dining room, which has that rustic farmhouse feeling with a touch of chic elegance thanks to the especially high curtains and that gilded chandelier. And you know I was all over that big blue oversized glass jar, right? As in, I hoped to rub my face on it. Obsessed.
Next we have the serene and especially inviting guest bedroom that again is full of light and soft relaxing tones.
We especially enjoyed this view of the room with that remarkable chair (Lori rescued it on a budget and had it reupholstered to give it a whole new life). And that charming soft yellow dresser adds so much tone on tone charm to the space.
And lastly, we will leave you with this vivid shot of their private backyard complete with a lively hammock and chiminea (they enjoy having gatherings back there). It is also the stomping ground of their cute pooch Maggie and there is even an expanded patio off of the kitchen with a full outdoor dining area. Not too shabby, eh?
And since we know you folks appreciate a source list, here you go:
Living Room: paint: Benjamin Moore Saybrook Sage, couch: Bassett Furniture, pillows: Restoration Hardware, rug: West Elm, coffee table: Crate & Barrel, side tables: Craiglist, Roman shades: JC Penney, computer armoire: Craigslist, chair: local antique shop. Dining Room: paint: Benjamin Moore Devon Cream, table: Miss Pixie’s in Washington DC, chairs: World Market, buffet: Craigslist. Kitchen: paint: Benjamin Moore Linen White, butcher block island & stool: Craigslist. Family Room: paint: Benjamin Moore Linen White, sectional sofa: Room & Board, pillows: TJ Maxx, slipper chair: Target, glass lamp: local antique store (shade from Target), sofa table: local antique store. Guest Bedroom: bed, dresser & skinny chest: vintage, bedding: TJ Maxx, chair: reupholstered thrift store find; art: West Elm (mirror) and vintage prints.
So there we have Lori and Greg’s lovely Richmond home full of sunlight, lofty ceilings, and charming details. Of course we have to send them a big wet kiss for inviting us inside. And we’d enjoy to know which rooms/furnishings/accessories have you drooling. Do not you simply enjoy sno0ping around in people’s houses? We could do it every day…
Psst- We are consistently on the hunt for a mouthwatering house (or ten) to crash, so if you or anyone you know has a casa that is feature-ready simply shoot us an email along with some photos of the space and if we are ever in the neighborhood we will be sure to drop in.
