Rethinking Scott and Adrianne’s Home Layout

Better Utilized Kitchen Space

Before, the kitchen was closed-off, dark, and outdated. The layout was dysfunctional, and they found themselves feeling both separated from the rest of the home and frustrated at the lack of organization. 

“When I was younger, the kitchen was the area where everyone hung out. And I can’t do that in my house right now. There’s not enough space,” Adrianne says. 

But after they broke down the wall and rearranged the layout a bit, the kitchen was finally able to be part of the rest of the home. Now, Adrianne has the big open kitchen she’s always wanted.

Opening Up the Room

“I see the frustration. I understand,” Drew says. “You’re not alone. There are so many families in the exact same situation, where they’re hard-working, they’ve saved every penny possible, but the cost of living just keeps going up; the cost of improving your house goes up astronomically… The most important thing is at the end of the day, this is a functional home for you guys.”

Now, Adrianne and Scott have a kitchen where they can cook, serve meals, entertain, and be part of the larger conversation of the group. The couple is excited for the opportunity they’ll have to connect with one another when they have guests over, or even during the day-to-day when they eat together as a family.

Making Use of Vertical Space

On the opposing wall from the main kitchen, Drew and Jonathan decided to make better use of the vertical space while offering an area to showcase memorable photos and personal items. Open shelving and spotlighting adds an artful, designer-like quality to the communal area, too. They can both show off their personality and also keep items organized—either by tucking them away in the closed storage below or displaying them on the shelves above. 

Reconfiguring the Living Space

Scott and Adrianne knew they wanted to make better use of this living space. The high ceilings and other features made it a goldmine of possibility to become a cool, cozy area. Drew and Jonathan decided to brighten things up with a fresh coat of paint, replace the old carpets with new wood flooring, and add in modern touches to make the room come together in style.

Plenty of Storage Opportunity

Here, they also rethought Scott’s office area, and made it far more organized—and modern. Scott now has plenty of space to spread out and do his work, as well as enough storage inside the desk so he doesn’t have to resort to random boxes full of items.

When you factor in the new built-ins and easy-to-maintain electric fireplace, you can see how the living room feels upscale and chic. Everything has a place, and each part looks cohesive.

Trinity’s New Room

And for the best gift of all, Trinity now has her very own bedroom! Drew and Jonathan wanted the design to feel like her and reflect her personality. From the gold-toned light fixture to the soft colors and plush textiles, Trinity’s bedroom is everything she wanted it to be and more.