We’re back with another House Crashing adventure, and this one happened right here in Richmond. This charming Westover Hills house was just too pretty 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 guys as well.
And here’s the cute couple now…
Lori’s actually expecting a wee one in August, but although the whole nesting thing hasn’t quite kicked in just yet, her house was spotless none the less. Here’s the view as soon as you step into the front door. Gorgeous and sundrenched would be exactly how we can describe their entire house.
To the right of that stunning staircase is the living room full of (surprise!) more light and nice substantial molding and extra high ceilings. And that armoire on the right is actually a home office of sorts that they keep tucked away behind closed doors when it’s not in use. Gotta love a little hidden extra function like that.
The living room fireplace is definitely a gorgeous 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 added on to the back of the house. And their gorgeous white cabinets mixed with sleek black granite counters really made for a classic and elegant result.
And check out that amazing 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 love how worn and substantial it is- it adds so much rustic charm and life to the otherwise sleek space for the perfect balance of homey and chic. And just beyond the kitchen you can see the family room that Lori and Greg added on…
It’s complete with a cozy sectional and tons of floor to ceiling windows (which lend a sunroom-ish effect)…
The room also features an amazing back wall of built in cabinetry for books, other storage and of course to accommodate the crisp flat screen TV they added to round out this family friendly space. Plus you might recognize that slipper chair as a Target find. Don’t you love that cool furniture doesn’t always 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 great vintage boxed that they hung on the wall to corral toilet paper, towels, and other bathroom necessities.
Then there’s the dining room, which has that rustic farmhouse feeling with a touch of chic elegance thanks to the super high curtains and that gilded chandelier. And you know I was all over that big blue oversized glass jar, right? As in, I wanted to rub my face on it. Obsessed.
Next we have the serene and super inviting guest bedroom that again is full of light and soft relaxing tones.
We especially loved this view of the room with that amazing 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’ll leave you with this gorgeous shot of their private backyard complete with a fun hammock and chiminea (they love having gatherings back there). It’s also the stomping ground of their cute pooch Maggie and there’s even an expanded patio off of the kitchen with a full outdoor dining area. Not too shabby, eh?
And since we know you guys 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 love to know which rooms/furnishings/accessories have you drooling. Don’t you just love sno0ping around in people’s houses? We could do it every day…
Psst- We’re always on the hunt for a mouthwatering house (or ten) to crash, so if you or anyone you know has a casa that’s feature-ready just shoot us an email along with some photos of the space and if we’re ever in the neighborhood we’ll be sure to drop in.
cottage38north says
Gorgeous home! Thanks for letting us visit.
Megan says
This house is just adorable! I love everything about it, especially that kitchen! They did such a great job.
Krystle says
I’m in love with this house and everything in it! It’s GORGEOUS!
Destiny says
Congrats, Congrats! I miss one day of blog reading and look what happens. My family and I wish you and yours nothing but a lifetime of baby love and laughter! She’s gorgeous!
Lori says
Hi guys, it’s Lori here back with paint colors – the exterior paint color is Benjamin Moore Coastal Fog and the door is Benjamin Moore Habanero Pepper.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for dropping by with more info Lori!
xo,
s
Carole says
seeing these pics makes me want to paint all of my furniture white :)
what a charming home!
Holly says
This is a stunning house! I’m loving all of it, inside and out.
Laura says
Love this house! Do you have any other pics of the built-in cabinetry in the family room? We’ve been searching for storage solution liike that for ages.
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Laura,
We post all the photos that we have, but perhaps Lori can share a link to a flickr album or some other online gallery with more pics of that room for ya. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
erica says
CONGRATS! Beautiful happy baby girl! What great news! Love the pic of BURGER and Baby Clara. Burger has settled in perfectly to his new role as big bro!
eria says
By the way nice house!
erica says
Congrats! on a beautiful baby girl! Love the pic of burger and baby!
Jen says
From this outside, this is exactly the kind of home I want to live in. I also LOVE their kitchen.. the white cupboards. I’ve been pondering painting my kitchen cupboards, and this just adds fuel to the.. er fire. I love white kitchen cupboards!
Great crash!
P.S. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! I’m so happy for you with the new arrival!
allie says
I heart House Crashing. Gorgeous!
Joanna says
Beautiful! My most favorite house crashing post ever.
J says
lori, love your dining table. can you share where it’s from?? also, the rattan storage cube in your family room–i’ve been in search of 2 in that color. was that a target purchase?? thanks! your home is beautiful..
Nichole@40daysof says
Love this house. Thanks for letting us snoop!
Kerrie says
What a beautiful house! Love all the white furniture. Thanks for sharing:)
CHRISTINE says
Amazing!! Thats all there is too it! Love this place! So much charm!!! Questions:
where is the side table in the living room from, the one that has the blankets in it.. i know its not an actual table it looks like an ottoman of some sort. And where are those vintage boxes from that are in the bathroom!
Jazmine says
Love this!
I hope Lori can comment on where they got that amazing “L” crest flag that is outside their house!
Heather says
I have just recently discovered YHL and I already heart you guys. Congrats on the baby! This recent house crashing post has given me such great ideas for my kitchen. We have white cabinets that we don’t totally love, but can’t afford to replace. I love the sleek look of the black countertops, but I really LOVE LOVE that butcher block island. I am totally going steal that idea (and rip out my ugly island) when the time comes for our kitchen redo. Thanks so much!
Julie says
It’s lovely! I could be very happy living there!
Stephanie J says
What a cute house!
Jessica says
I found the “vintage” wooden boxes that were holding toiletries in the bathroom here:
All 4 nesting herb boxes for less than $40!
http://www.jackandfriends.com/store/catalog/product_1608_Scarborough_Seed_Company_Herb_Boxes_set_4.html
A house nearby uses these for mailboxes, so when they looked familiar here I did a quick search.
Teresa says
What a beautiful and cozy home! I was wondering what the paint color was in the guest bedroom as it was not listed. Thanks :)
Michelle says
What a beautiful home! I was wondering what the paint color is in the half bath? Thanks :_
Rebecca says
Hi Sherry, John, Burger, and precious new baby Clara!
This was a great post. I have been reading your blog for about 6 months now, and want to say thank you for offering such a great education on home ownership. I am finally mustering up the courage to start asking questions. Your blog is a very user-friendly place for eager new decorators like myself. Thank you!
BIG kudos to Lori & her husband for an amazing home as well. I have a couple of questions. First, where did Lori get her lovely picture frames above the mantle? I happened to notice that they seem to be hanging with ribbon and I LOVE that idea and the look. How did she do it? And secondly, where did they purchase the gorgeous monogrammed ‘L’ flag waving proudly next to their front door? It’s so unique!
I just love this cozy house. Thanks for sharing your advice and generosity with the world! You are blessed. :)
sharon says
LOVE the fact that you show so many great homes that are not huge! I have found that living in a small house is a fun challenge everyday, and this home is lovely…the bird accent pics are my fav! BTW…congrats to your new little fam! Burger will make a great big brother! Many wonderful baby moments to you!
DemMom says
One of these days, I’d love to have a “crash” worthy house! Our 1960 mid century modern ranch in Westwood (near Monument & Libbie) is a work in progress but hopefully one of these days I’ll be ready to invite you all over!
{The Classy Woman} says
One word-beautiful! :)
r8chel says
This is definitely one of my favorite House Crashes! I love that the house is so light, airy, and serene… yet still homey and cozy.
Also, it’s fun to see John responding to more of the comments, not just because Sherry is super-busy these days, but as a full-time member of the YHL team!
Maddymoose says
LOVE this house – especially the kitchen!!! What color are the granite countertops? Are they absolute black? I am redoing my kitchen right now -basically your exact same cabinets w/white subway tile but I keep putting off ordering the BLACK granite countertops b/c everyone tells me they are impossible to keep clean but I LOVE how they look. Advice? Thanks!
CommaHappy says
What a beautiful home! What is the square footage? It looks roomy but cozy. :)
Do you know where they got the vintage herb boxes? They look kind of similar to the ones TheLetteredCottage has in their kitchen… I may have to scour eBay. Also loving the Target slipper chair.
Jen says
What a beautiful home! I love the old world style of the exterior mixed with the modern amenities and gorgeous natural light of the interior! I wonder if this home is the one that inspired you to do a questionaire on old versus new homes?;-)
Wendy says
Gorgeous home, Greg and Lori!! So beautifully decorated, but I’m just in love with how light and airy it all feels. What a comfortable home. =)
Sonja says
There is nothing about this place that I don’t love.
tasha roe says
GOR-GEOUS!
when can i move in?
wow!!
krstn says
So, what’s the best way to keep all those pretty white cabinets white? We painted our cabinets white last year but I seem to have a problem keeping them clean looking. I wipe them down with a towel and water every now and then, but I’m wondering if there’s a trick to it. ??
Danielle@NewlywedsParadise says
Gasp! You weren’t joking!! Their home is just beautiful! I think I may have to cheat on my husband with that island in the kitchen!
jessica says
*sigh*….I want this house, I want the rooms, I want the furniture and I want the paint colors. This would be my dream house – decorating wise!
Ericka says
I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. :) This is BY FAR the BEST house crashing evah.
jessica says
OH and one question: what is the paint color for the guest bedroom? I didn’t see it on the list and I love it.
Richard says
Beautiful house! I am STILL doing triple-takes on this one, because it looks EXACTLY like the house we lived in on Seminary Rd in Richmond a few years back, minus the addition of the family room. I mean EXACTLY! Crazy! They did a fantastic job with this house! I hope the new owners of our place see this post and take some inspiration from it! Cheers!
Lori says
It’s Lori again with some answers to a few questions that have come up.
– Storm door – we bought it locally at Pleasants Hardware. They have some in stock and can also custom order one to fit your doorframe (which is what we had to do).
– The glass jar in the dining room is from an antique shop.
– The dining room table is from a vintage store in D.C. called Miss Pixies.
– The rattan cube is a few years old, but I believe I got it from World Market.
– The vintages boxes are new – I got them online at the Jack and Friends link that someone posted earlier.
-The L flag is from a local Richmond shop called Carytown Dolls and Bears. Randomly enough, they have a GREAT flag selection.
– The countertops are not absolute granite, but they are the next step from that one (we have more speckles in ours than the absolute one). We love them and don’t have any issues keeping them clean.
– The house, with the new addition, is now just under 2,000 square feet.
– The paint in the 1/2 bath is BM Bayberry Blue.
Hope this info. helps. Thanks again for all the great comments!!
YoungHouseLove says
Hey Lori,
Thanks for dropping in with even more info for everyone!
xo,
s
Jennifer S. says
Yay! Richmond rocks! Way to represent the home town! I love the stair case and am wondering what is the source of the light? Is there a skylight somewhere up there we can’t see? Thanks for showing us this house!
Tiffany says
This is hands-down my favorite House Crashing house. I’ve saved every picture for future inspiration. It’s elegant and classic while also being inviting and cozy. A perfect combination.
sonya says
I have to say that you have just featured my ideal home- in Richmond, a charming older home, but with all of the modern conveniences. LOVE LOVE!! I also must mention I’m loving their dining room. I’m just a sucker for those high hanging curtains now, they totally transform a room.
Ashley says
This home is stunning! I love the kitchen, I instantly fell in love!
Julie says
I would love to see more photos of bathrooms. We are embarking on a big reno and I am bathroom obsessed trying to figure out what we are going to do. And the backyard. I would love to make more little ‘carve out’ areas in my brick patio for landscaping like they did. Beautiful beautiful home.
Vonda says
Great house! I do love when you crash the R’mond houses. This is one of the areas in the city we are looking at once we’re ready to upgrade to a bigger house. (Seeing these awesome crashes (as well as your house projects) often wants me want to try to whip up my own mood board for rooms in our future house — I think that may be jumping the gun a bit though!!)
Stephanie @ Geezees says
what a beautiful home, thanks for sharing it with us!