Yay! We finally went through over 1,000 photos that we snapped during our ATL adventure and we cobbled together the first of a few House Crashing posts for ya. This one is all thanks to Jae, who lives in the Atlanta area, and invited us over to snoop around and take some pics. Her house is an awesome example of embracing color and boldness in some spaces, while balancing it with light and airy rooms. Such a fun mix. So without further ado, let’s get crashing…
Look, here’s Jae to welcome us in. She could not have been sweeter in person. We were laughing the whole time we were there (Katie B came too and we all chatted like old friends). And you know we loved her yellow door!
When you step into the foyer, there’s a boldly painted dining room on the left, with bright patterned curtains and lots of cheerful art. This house totally “happies you up” the second you step inside. And the black and white striped rug mixed with those black frames was such a fun play with all of the white trim and beadboard going on as well. See, Jae is all about the mix.
Here’s another shot of her gorgeous dining room, complete with a dining set that she found on craigslist (she painted and upholstered the chairs herself)!
I told you Jae has a great sense of humor. We laughed so hard when we saw “House Crashed!” written on her chalkboard in honor of our arrival.
I was in love with all of the over-sized glass vases that Jae had collected over time and sprinkled throughout her house (some with fresh and free branches from outside). Now we’re in the eating nook of her soothing and serene kitchen. I could totally have sat down and helped myself to some tea and biscoti. But I resisted in the name of chatting up Jae to learn more about her house while John snapped away in the background.
Here’s the other side of the kitchen, complete with glass fronted cabinets, pretty flecked granite counters…
… and the most gorgeous mosaic marble tile for the backsplash. Seriously I petted it. Couldn’t. Help. Myself. And perhaps my favorite decision in the entire space was the black window sash. It was STUNNING in person. This awesome shot of drama in a serene and airy space. In other words: momma likey.
Here’s a shot of the peninsula area with industrial stools, a stainless range hood, and pretty corner shelves for all of Jae’s pretty things.
Off of the kitchen was this laundry room/pantry (the left wall had floating shelves that were so handy for kitchen leftovers like dishes and bottled drinks and stuff). And check out that clothespin chandelier inspired by ours. We totally blushed. It was an awesome little room. And for those with wood trim, we were happy to see it here- so you can see how wood trim looks nice with other wood-colors accents (like the wooden clothespins that make up the light and the wood-toned woven basket on that shelf on the left).
Speaking of dark trim, Jae’s living room actually had dark brick, and original wood trim along with a wood fireplace surround! Again we were happy to see it since so many homes we crash seem to have white trim going on. This space definitely still felt crisp and welcoming while also being cozy and warm. And Jae talked to me and Katie about poly-staining the wood (so it’s all a richer tone, like dark walnut) since her husband doesn’t want to paint it. Sounds awesome, right? Here’s hoping she keeps us posted! Oh and that pretty mirror above the fireplace is from Ross and the next item on Jae’s to-do list is to replace that fan.
This is my favorite detail of the living room, since everything from the cork-filled glass lamp to the pop of blue in the purse and pouf (from Joss and Main) made me smile. Oh and the console/desk is from Target.
Now let’s make our way upstairs to the serene and completely welcoming bedroom. Isn’t it like a breath of fresh air? Jae and her husband added the wainscoting to the back wall to ground the bed, which was actually free! Yup, she traded her old bed with a friend who liked hers better since she preferred this sleigh bed that her friend owned. Talk about a smart trade. I loved that. And see that skirted table next to the bed? Totally a cheap-o thrift store table that she and her mom slipcovered for a nice elegant look. You’d never guess a tired old table is hiding under there.
And once again, being true to her playful side, I loved that Jae used ornaments as monograms to mark her side of the bed and her husband’s.
Oh and this is a sneak peek into the bathroom that they’re still in the middle of renovating (here’s hoping she sends pics when they’re all done). We couldn’t take a panned out shot of the room since it was half-done, but we convinced Jae to let us share this detail since that double sink is actually a dresser that her hubby converted into a vanity by adding two sinks and faucets along with a slab of granite to the top. Can’t wait to see how the whole room turns out!
So a huge thanks goes out to Jae, for so graciously letting us snoop around and snap pictures to share with you guys! You can see more of Jae’s awesome house on her blog. But first let’s play the what’s-your-favorite-part-game. Mine is totally that black window sash in the kitchen and the charming come-hither laundry room (yes, in person it basically seduced me). And John can’t get over their amazing kitchen and that awesome double sink that they DIYed.
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She did an amazing job with her re-upholstering!
I NEED those dining room curtains in my life. Great house, thanks for sharing!
agreed – Sherry, any idea where from?
She dropped by and said ZGallerie I think! Just scroll back and look for Jae in the comment section. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Gorgeous! I love that black sash over the sink – they do windows like Holland and I LOVE the look – i put some pics up after our last trip here http://annabelvita.com/2011/11/03/looking-pretty-trim/
So pretty! Love that!
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s
everything looks fantastic!
“Off of the kitchen was this laundry room/panty”… WHAT!?!?!?! I totally lost the train of thought there. I had to re-read the whole post! made me laugh, though. Out Loud. At work. Love her pretty house btw, and the ornaments in the room. Sooooooo stealing that!
Hahahahaha, totally meant pantRy! Haha.
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s
You said “Off of the kitchen was this laundry room/panty ”
Panty! tee-hee. :)
Goes right up there with peeing your pants. :)
Hahahahaha- Freudian slip. Haha.
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s
I love her “Food, I love you” sign!
Haha, she had the best sense of humor, I’m telling you!
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s
I love it! Now I know who is scooping all the good Atlanta area Craigslist posts before I can! :) Haha, just kidding.
Serious LOVE for this house!
Love, love, love seeing someone not afraid of adding serious color to their house! You’re description is so right on–“it just happies you up!”
Beautiful home…would love to know the exact color she has for her outside door. Yellow can be so tricky and she got it right on the mark!
Hope she drops in with that info for ya soon!
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s
In love with her kitchen!
The whole house was so welcoming and personalized. Lovely job, Jae!
Wow…I think I found my perfect paint color in this house. I need to know what that pretty light green paint is in her kitchen!
Here’s hoping Jae stops by with that info for ya!
xo,
s
Was the sash something they painted?? I’m really loving that look! I have a window just like that with white sash that I’m dying to paint black!
Yes, she just used black paint and went to town (you can scrape paint off the glass with a straight razor to clean things up).
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s
Very nice house Jae! It is a tie for me between that black window sash (never would have thought of that) and the dresser double sink!
Do you know where she got her kitchen backsplash? It’s exactly what I’m looking for!
Here’s hoping she stops by with that info!
xo,
s
I love the curtains in the dining room a lot! I also love how the kitchen is sophisticated, but still has a sense of playfulness with the “YUM” above the door and the fun colorful artwork! Nicely done!
Love her place!!! Dying to know, where did she get the curtains?? Is it fabric? I love them and have been looking for something similar!!!
Here’s hoping Jae drops in with that info!
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s
I’m pretty sure we have the exact same curtains in our nursery. The mimosa curtains in aquamarine from z gallerie! http://www.zgallerie.com/p-10480-mimosa-panels-aquamarine.aspx
I love her turquoise curtains in the dining room!
Love the glass vases and “YUM” sign above the door in the kitchen! What a cheery house!!
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*drool* Jae you have such a beautiful home! The mosaic tile in your kitchen with the black window “sash” (had no idea that was the name) is soo soo pretty. I love the vanity in your master too. Way to go!
Wow! Her home is gorgeous! Good to see someone else keep their natural wood trim too!
So pretty! Love her use of colour and how everything looks so crisp and clean.
I want to make a clothespin chandelier so bad. They’re awesome!
Hi…Thanks so much. Sherry, you have such a way with words!
The yellow paint on our front door is Martha Stewart’s Cornbread (mixed in Behr’s Paint + Primer)
The color is in the kitchen is actually more blue-gray in person and it’s Benjamin Moore’s Gray Wisp at half tint (mixed in Behr’s Paint + Primer)
Kitchen backsplash is carrera marble mosaic tile from Floor & Decor.
Not sure which curtains Ursie referred to but the dining room curtains are from Z Gallerie and the breakfast area curtains are from Ikea.
Aw thanks for the info Jae! We loved every moment spent in your gorgeous house! Hi to the hubby for us!
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s
Her house is beautiful! I love the tile in the kitchen and the less formal look of her dinning room. Everything looks so inviting.
OMG!!! That stainless steel range with the glass top?!?! I died…and then came back to life to start tracking one down. Love your place Jae!!
This made me laugh outloud.
Loving all the turquoise accents! Really like the wainscoting too :-) Yay Jae!
This is a beautiful house. I think I am in love with the kitchen. I especially love the word YUM over the door. I like different/unexpected words than just the norm in houses. I also love the black window sash!
Hey guys! It says “Panty” instead of Pantry…
All fixed!
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s
What a great house, Jae!! Wow, I have lots of favorites. I agree with the black window sash in the kitchen being amazing! I also love the fun feel of the foyer and loveee the dining room curtains against that red oh and the ornaments to mark whose side of the bed is whose! Beautiful home, good house crashing choice, Sherry and John!
OMG! I am in love with the kitchen.Jae, your house is fab!
ooh–I LURV that bathroom vanity with some seriousness! :)
I LOVE the mix of bold colors! I NEVER would have used red & turqouise together. I love both, but not together! Thanks for changing my mind Jae!! This looks amazing and fun and definately cheerful!!!
I’ve been wanting my own laundry room chandy and this is more like what I want! Can’t wait to see how she did it!!
Nice crash!
Beautiful! The dining room is my favorite, I really like how well she mixes several styles.
That kitchen is gorgeous and I am in loveeee with her backsplash. In love. I’d marry it if that was possible, and not weird…
I have to say that I’m not a big fan of red paint, but it definitely works in her dining room! I love the way it looks with the turquoise curtains.
I have wood trim in my house. I have been wondering if I should paint some of the trim in my house white. Just don’t know if that would look right…Seeing it in her home, with wood and white trim…looks nice! :)
Totally love the kitchen backsplash and the bathroom ‘dresser’, Great job Jae.
I love the occasional break from the otherwise standard white trim. Especially stained a nice dark tone… the “den” style living room is the perfect place to do it!
Lovely home Jae – I do love homes that are beautiful but don’t take them selves too seriously.
And Sherry, so true about the white trim! I am looking to update my home but am having the hardest time finding inspiration/colors that will work with my dark wood trim.
So many great elements! Love the bedroom and that skirted table! Every time I see one, I am reminded how much I want one! And that laundry room looks pretty dreamy too. Thanks for sharing!
that little light fixture over her sink looks like a twin to your teal one in the bathroom. is her kitchen , pantry and bedroom the same paint color even though the bedroom looks darker –she should pop in and answer the curious masses!
her site does not give any details except cornbread yellow door.
She dropped in once with a bunch of answers in one comment already, but here’s hoping she pops back in if other questions remain!
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s
You can check out individual posts for color info on my blog but here it is:
Bedroom – Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp (mixed in Behr’s Paint & Primer)
Pantry/Laundry Room – Glidden’s Icy Teal
Kitchen – Benjamin Moore Gray Wisp at half-ting (mixed in Behr’s Paint & Primer)
Yes, the light fixture over my kitchen sink is just like Sherry’s bathroom fixture. I bought mine at Home Depot.
Loving the mosaic tile in the kitchen – so light and fresh looking!
Beautiful home, Jae!
Wowieeee wow! *Every*thing she did is my favorite, lol.
Love seeing the wood trim. I’ve had white and wood and I find I prefer wood but you can’t hardly find any inspirational pics nowadays because everyone has white. Would love to hear if they stain it darker and how it goes, I’ve been wanting to try that too. Jae you have such a beautiful happy home!!!
Jae, what is the paint color in your entry? It looks like a great green/neutral. We’re looking to do our main floor in a similar tone. Thanks!
It’s Ralph Lauren’s Cobblestone. It looks very different in the store/online/anywhere else than it does in this foyer. Go figure!
Lovely!! I want that kitchen!
I love the kitchen. The white cabinets are so fresh and the backsplash is so beautiful!!! I’ll have to peek back at this one when I start planning my own kitchen reno! Thanks for sharing.
The Bed. It’s lush!