We’re super excited to share the latest casa we crashed, camera in hand. In fact, we couldn’t stop snapping pictures of this lovely local home (which was actually featured in Domino magazine last summer!) and of course homeowner Katie Ukrop was a fabulous hostess. Oh look, here she is now to show us around.
Katie is somewhat of a local celeb here in Richmond. She owns a fabulous gallery called Quirk (that we toured here but has now become the Quirk Hotel) and is such a super nice person that it’s no surprise that everyone in Richmond knows and loves her. But on with the tour. Her entryway is grand and welcoming, with painted floors that continue throughout the entire first floor (although the pattern and tones change from room to room). Her old wood floors were a bit worse for wear so she left town for a few days and had them sanded and painted while she was gone. The details were left up to Sunny Goode, a local artist with a penchant for floor stencils (we toured her shop here). So Katie returned home wondering what floor decor would await- and let’s just say she wasn’t disappointed.
Here’s another shot of that fabulous stenciled floor, along with her delicate and airy furnishings (which hail from specialty shops and mainstream stores like Storehouse and West Elm alike). Of course the gorgeous marble fireplace and lofty ceilings add to the dreamy feeling that Katie captures oh so well.
And the gorgeous bay window doesn’t hurt either.
Just beyond the living room is a posh little sitting room with built in bookcases and yet another fireplace. We absolutely adore everything from the brilliant Oly light fixture, those fantastic pocket doors, and of course that amazing painted border on the adjoined dining room floor.
Katie adores soothing symmetry, and in this room she cleverly balanced the radiator under the left window with a parson’s desk from West Elm under the right window to create eye-pleasing balance and a functional place to pay bills. And who can miss that ethereal blue bird painting above the fire. Not only does it bring out the lovely painted floors (which happen to be blue in this room) but it’s also a piece from her gallery which has loads of amazing paintings, drawings, jewelry and more.
Part of what makes Katie’s home so soft and welcoming is her muted palette and her feminine touches. Delicate pink linen pillows and loads of glossy white keep things feeling serene while punches of brighter pink (like the fabric on the ottoman) and quirky accessories (like the ceramic deer head on the wall) add pops of personality and fun.
Another thing that keeps Katie’s home feeling fresh and fabulous is her mix of furnishings and materials. From an old ornate chandelier to a shiny lacquered dining table, Katie likes sleek as much as antique and she mixes the two flawlessly.
Just beyond the dining room is a cheerful and über functional kitchen. Simple white cabinetry with a beadboard backsplash keeps things feeling open while miles of built-ins ensure order and organization- even with two growing children and a hubby living under the same roof. And how adorable are those pink mixer prints framed and hung on the backsplash- they’re yet another score from her gallery Quirk.
And we love Katie’s penchant for white ceramic collectibles. They can be found in almost every room of the house. She likes to group similar objects on windowsills and side tables, and you can never go wrong with a smorgasbord of white pottery on a handy shelf above the cooktop.
Yeah, we weren’t kidding when we said Katie’s kitchen had built-ins. It was impossible not to drool over all the places to stash stuff in her super functional and fabulous kitch. And is that cut-out chandelier not to die for or what?
Beyond the kitchen is a sweet little sunroom full of more white built-ins and accessories along with some pops of green thanks to good ol’ Mother Nature. And Charlie, her adorable pooch has no problem lounging around on his hot pink floor pillow atop those dreamy blue floors. We imagine he pretends to be the captain of some fabulous pink ship sailing the seven seas.
And for one last touch of soft blue in the space, Katie painted and distressed this hutch to complement those soothing blue floors and filled it with another casual collection of mixed and matched white pottery.
So folks, what did you think of adorable Katie’s home? Was it not everything you thought it would be and more? No wonder it was in Domino last summer, right? And isn’t it amazing that two kids and a dog can live so easily and seamlessly with such a soft palette? The whole house feels like a breath of fresh air. We can’t wait to hear what you guys think. And a big thank you goes out to Katie and her family for so graciously opening their doors to us (her children even took some pictures of me and John while we were taking pictures of their house). Oh and be sure to check out her gallery and maybe even stop by and meet her in the flesh!
hi, a bit belated but if I remember correctly, and look around my house because I copied all the beautiful colors she used, the Living room is “Spring in Aspen” and the hall is either the same or a bit lighter color “Feather Down”, both are beautiful timeless and look good with everything. SO many people have seen my home and used these colors! Oh and the dining room is “Pink Cloud” all Ben Moore.
Thanks so much for that info Lesli!
xo,
s
Love her house! What a cute place, and it’s SO nice that she doesn’t sacrifice style with having kids. I love the combos of the soft colors, thanks for posting! *Amy
Lesli, thanks for helping with the color names… you are correct! loving all of the great pics of Clara. She is soooo cute!
Is there anywhere online we could see the rest of the house? I’m interested to see the kids rooms! I bet they are beautiful!
Sadly these are all the rooms they share with the public. We were dying to see the upstairs bedrooms but we totally understand that some people like to keep those rooms more private. We suggest ohdeedoh.com for other kids rooms. Happy hunting!
xo,
s
I love it! So healthy! I don’t know… it is perfect!
Ohh I LOVE her place! I would really love to know all the paint colors she used on her walls? :-)
If you scroll back Katie stopped in a few times with that info. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Hmmm….we just had a house built and her living room is similar to our family room….I am dying to know what color the living room is….I see the dining room paint colors and the floors, but I can’t find the living room….HELP! and thanks for this awesome blog!
Hey Ann,
If that info hasn’t been provided in the comments, here’s hoping Katie drops back in with those details for you!
xo,
s
In the 9th picture down (of the kitchen) there are 3 great prints of the pink electric mixer and i wasa wondering if you could tell me where you got them and how i could get them.
i tried Quirk but as im australian it is not accesible to me.
HELP! :))
Hey Paula,
Here’s hoping Katie drops in with that info for ya!
xo,
s
Was this home once featured in Domino? I know I’ve seen this kitchen before with the mixer prints because I’ve wanted to paint something similar to that for my home. I desperately looked through my old design magazines trying to find it and online and here it is, finally! Thanks guys.
Yup, it was!
xo,
s
I love this house!! So beautiful! Getting all sorts of inspiration!!
How tall are your ceilings and doors in the pictures? I am trying to get a feel for high ceilings and the appropriate door height.
Thanks.
Here’s hoping Katie will drop in with that info for ya. We’d guess 12 feet, but we’re wrong a lot. Haha.
xo,
s
Gorgeous house! I love every single detail! That living room paint color is exactly that I’ve been looking for – I would LOVE to know what color it is!
It’s Moonshine by Benjamin Moore (color matched to Olympic’s No-VOC paint). Hope it helps!
xo,
s
I am in LOVE with the soothing pastels and white with little pops of color here and there in Katie’s home! How inspiring. I feel so calm and at peace looking at her home. Imagine living there! Wow!
Happy decorating and living-
Megan
http://cottagebluedesigns.blogspot.com/
Dying to find the mosaic topped coffee table!! any ideas where it is from?? i. must. have. it.!
I think it’s by Oly. Hope it helps!
xo,
s
Must have those dining room chairs!!!!!!!
Hi, I was browsing through some of the pictures and would love to know where she got her curtains for her windows. My house also has all of the old trim work and I would love to showcase mine in a similar way.
Here’s hoping she stops in with that info!
xo,
s
Would you happen to know how she got the curtains to hang the way they do in the bay window? Thanks!
They sell bay window curtain rods that help achieve that look (maybe just google “bay window curtain rod”). As for where the curtains are from, here’s hoping Katie drops in with that info.
xo,
s
Love this space, thanks for providing delicious eye-candy while I’m procrastinating. Not sure if you were aware that your images of the lovely Ukrop home appear here: http://itsthemix.blogspot.com.au/2009/11/katie-ukrop.html without a link or credit that I could find. Though it’s an old post, and I’m not sure how you feel about such “flattery”, I’m miffed on your behalf!
Aw thanks Pip! Off to check it out!
xo,
s
Beautiful painted floors– what is the name of the paint color used for the blue painted floors.
Maybe that info was mentioned in the comments if you scroll back? Hope it helps!
xo
s
The stencils on the floor are amazing!!! It is great how the living room sofa fits within the big bay window. The room looks very cozy, too feminine for my style, but that doesn’t mean this house is not beautiful. It is gorgeous!!! I also understand the need for symmetry and balance and Katie did a great job with the radiator and the desk table to balance out that room. Great job!
I also forgot to mention that I love the beautiful large white framed mirror in the dining room!
A credenza blocking the front door from opening all the way and a towel on a gas stove. Brilliant.
Where did Katie purchase the front six-light front door??
Hope she stops in with that info for ya!
xo
s