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A Brilliant Bungalow House Tour

True to our blogiversary resolution, we took our house crashing show on the road and drove four hours south to Charlotte, North Carolina where we dropped in on Matt & Kristin. Oh and here’s the cute couple now (with their dogs Sage and Simon). Aren’t they adorable?

Meet Matt And Kristin

And as cute as they are, their bungalow in NoDa (one of Charlotte’s up and coming areas) is just as easy on the eyes. Take their living room for example. Utterly welcoming with colorful pillows and art paired with one of the sweetest sectionals we’ve ever seen, it’s a room that feels cozy yet stunningly stylish.

Living Room Sectional Bob M

And their formal dining room continues the amazing eclecticism. From a traditional buffet, table and chandelier, to some Asian influenced pieces (like the vase and the upholstered arm chairs) to the modern parsons chairs and the clean lined accessories- this room does mix & match juuuuuust right.

Formal Dining Room

Their kitchen is just as bewitching. With three pendant lights illuminating a handy peninsula for everything from breakfast to a buffet-style dinner, this kitchen was made for entertaining. It opens up to the plush living room (pictured above) and is fully functional with a double oven, a double drawer dishwasher and a whole lotta counterspace for spreading out and serving up something spectacular.

Kitchen With Island

And not only does the kitchen have the island for eating, it also has an adorable nook that’s perfect for chowing down by the light of that fabulous fabric pendant. You also may notice the intricate stained glass window on the left side of the eat-in nook. It’s an interior window that the builder worked into the floor plan for some serious decorative detail. Amazing! Matt and Kristin are also big art collectors (they try to grab a new piece every time they go on vacay) and this bird was snagged in Richmond back when they called it home.

Dining Nook Eat In Kitchen

Their bedroom is truly a showstopper, complete with a big black frame from Ikea setting the stage above the bed. Kristin even painted the coffered ceiling in a pale blue tone while Matt was at work (surprise!) and they both really like how it turned out. We love how it highlights the extra tall ceiling and must look oh-so-dreamy from bed every morning.

Master Bedroom Blue Ceiling

Kristin and Matt’s house is not only filled with a range of brilliant colors and playful styles, it’s also chock full of customized and personalized touches. Like this fabric cornice board shower surround that they had built for their guest bathroom (which matches the turquoise sink) and these state-specific pillows in their guest bedroom (from CatStudio) to represent each of the states that they’ve lived in (North Carolina, Texas, North Dakota and Virginia).

Bathroom Guest Room

One of the perks of having four fabulous bedrooms is all the function that you can cram into your home. Check out this swoonworthy craft room with a complete wrapping paper station (the drawers are full of every type of ribbon under the sun!) and anything else you need to whip up a well wrapped masterpiece. This fun and playful room also pops thanks to some affordable bookcases from Ikea that flank the window (dressed in curtains also from Ikea) and an old Dr. Pepper machine paired with an antique Coca Cola clock for a dose of refreshing vintage charm.

Craft Room Wrapping Paper S

But Matt and Kristin’s home has a serious side too, as exhibited in their handsome home office complete with sophisticated black french doors that can be closed for privacy (and major swoon-factor too). And isn’t Simon the perfect little office accessory?

Private Home Office With Fr

So there you have it. Matt and Kristin’s amazing bungalow. To get their look try mixing antique and traditional items with some modern pieces, bringing in every color of the rainbow, and adding some stately black window sashes and solid black doors for some sophistication and a serious dose of craftsmanship to boot.

Exterior Bungalow Shot

We hope you enjoyed the tour as much as we did. Thanks so much for Matt & Kristin for making our long distance house crashing extraviganza so fabulously fun! You never know where we’ll pop up next…

UPDATE: We dropped in on Matt & Kristin’s house again to take more photos and share even more amazing details. Check those out right here.

Comments

  4. Sandy says

    You are so right; they have that mix and match thing down perfectly! If this is any indication, I’m sure looking forward to more house crashings from you two!

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  5. Emily says

    What a fun place! I love those CatStudio pillows – my mom has one from each state she’s lived in, too – they’re a great conversation piece.

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  14. G&D says

    Wow! Absolutely beautiful home. I can’t even believe that craft room. And I just loved the bathroom with the turquoise sink and matching shower surround–beautiful!

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  15. Erin says

    Such a beatiful home! One question- the Ikea frame over their bed… what did they have in the frame? I bought them same one months ago, but have had trouble finding a mirror to fit it. Thanks!

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  17. Jess says

    Absolutely amazing bungalow! It’s so inviting and I love all the color. Where did they get all their decorative pillows from? I’m always looking for some great pillows for our couches & bed. Thanks.

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  20. KK says

    Hey, younghouselove.com fans.

    John & Sherry were so sweet to crash our house and your comments are making our year. (Especially Rachel’s comment about color and Kristy’s about flow.) Thank you so very much!

    To answer your questions:

    Our sectional sofas are from Mitchell Gold/Bob Williams. They have a showroom not too far from us at the Furniture Mart in Hickory, NC. We scored those for almost 75% off the original price! (Perk of living in furniture country.) Although I was hesitant with our two dogs to get white couches, we love them. (And use Mr. Clean’s Magic Eraser on them often.)

    The art is a collection of finds from Richmond art galleries. Vicki Foster painted two of them, and one is from our favorite Richmond artist, Laura Loe http://lauraloe.com/.

    What’s inside of the IKEA frame over our bed is a fancy piece of textured wrapping paper we picked up at a swanky gift shop here in Charlotte.

    The pillows on our couches are from Crate and Barrel (orange), Pottery Barn (green and white) and Anthropologie (navy embroidered).

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  23. YoungHouseLove says

    All of your gushing over this home just makes me wish that you guys could’ve crashed it with us. But I’m not sure Matt and Kristin would’ve appreciated the crowd (although they are wonderful and gracious hosts…)

    Sandy, you asked about how we picked this house to crash. Matt and Kristin were actually the perfect candidates for our first travellin’ house crash for a few reasons. #1 – We’ve been friends with them for a couple years now, from back when they lived in Richmond and I worked with them both. #2 – They both read Young House Love regularly, so they were ready and willing participants. And most importantly – #3 – having seen their former Richmond house, we knew that they had impeccable style and that we could expect great things from their new place in Charlotte. Needless to say, they didn’t disappoint.

    So, admittedly, we stayed in our comfort zone when crashing these two. But stay tuned for another Charlotte house crash where we popped in on a couple of strangers that were recommended to us by Kristin. It’s an amazing before & after story and we’ll have it to you soon.

    Thanks again to Matt and Kristin for letting us show off their space. I know they’re lovin’ the lovin’ so keep it coming.

    -John

    PS: Maggie – our bathrooms ARE crazy similar. Can’t wait to see how your “after” turns out. Keep us posted!

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  26. Elex says

    What a great article! I loved the pictures and commentaries…I have to admit I have known Matt since he was a little boy and he has always had great taste and an eye for detail as this house exhibits. I am sure with Kristin and Matt working together the ideas and design was a labor of love. All of their hard work certainly paid off…what a lovely home! You are an inspiration to all of us as to what can be done by combining modern, antique and comfortable furniture and accessories to complete a beautiful home.

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  29. Lexie Longstreet says

    Yeah! Wow! this is terrific and you all did a terrific job covering all the great features. I was their real estate agent when they bought the house and I never saw it all pulled together. It is fantastic!

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  33. YoungHouseLove says

    Hey Amanda,

    Here’s that info straight from Kristen:

    I got it at City Supply in Charlotte. They do not have a website, but here’s their info: City Supply 1219 Thomas Ave, Charlotte, NC – (704) 347-2489. There are about 100 different fabrics to choose from. It was $200.

    Hope it helps! Happy shopping…

    xoxo,
    Sherry

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Hey Anna,

      We don’t know where that rug is from off hand, but we’ll drop Matt & Kristin a line in hopes that they’ll pop in with that info. Stay tuned…

      xo,
      s

  35. KK says

    Hi, Anna.

    Thanks for your sweet words.

    The rug is actually 10+ years older than me. It was my Grandfather’s and then it was my Mom’s and now it’s mine.

    It’s definitely proof that investing in a more expensive rug can last a lifetime. Or lifetimes, for that matter. :)

    Kristin

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  37. sara says

    I love the craft room! Where did that chest of drawers come from? Something like that would be great to corral my growing yarn herd.

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  40. Eliza says

    Hi, I know this is a late question but I was wondering who the artist is that painted the bird painting in their beautiful dining area. I’m in love with the painting. Such beautiful taste and a beautiful home! Thanks, Liza

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  41. Randi Rushing says

    hey! i look at younghouselove every now and then and only just now looked at the house crashers section. this was the first house i looked at and when i came to part that said “matt and kk” i was like wait a minute…kk??? this is my friend’s sister! i went to univeristy for a year with kk’s sister, courtney, in texas!! (and even met kristin once) lol what a coincidence! great house! love it!

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  44. Emily G. says

    Glad YHL posted their recent visit to Charlotte so I could see the old pictures of the 2008 visit to Matt & KK. House Crashing is my fave feature so I don’t know how I missed it. Seeing your house and the fabulous decorator finds adds icing to the cake for a road trip! I’ll use it as a carrot for Sharif to keep his bathroom/ceiling fans clean!

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  45. Tracy says

    There are many elements of this home that I absolutely LOVE, but one that jumps out at me is the wall color. It’s the same in every room and yet its not boring/blah. Is it possible to get Matt and Kristen to spill on the bean on the color/brand as well as where they found that gorgeous bookcase or curio in their home office?

    thanks a bunch!

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    • YoungHouseLove says

      Hey Ashley,

      You might want to scroll back through the comments for that info. We believe KK (aka Kristin) has already dropped in with their source. If not perhaps she’ll stop by soon to help!

      xo,
      s

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