Jeweled Interiors- Fall 2019 ORC Big Reveal | Living Room, Eat In, and Kitchen
It may take a village to raise a child, but it takes an ARMY to tackle a One Room Challenge this big. While this may be my house and my three spaces that we wrapped up for the Jeweled Interiors Fall 2019 ORC, I certainly can’t take all of the credit. I have been overwhelmed by the support and dedication offered by contractors, professionals, friends, and family. Truly! My “army” is amazing and I can’t wait to show you what we have come up with!
What is the ORC?
Living Room Before Jeweled Interiors Fall 2019 ORC
15 year old carpet? Check!
Boring walls? Check!
Lack of personality? Check and double check!
Jeweled Interiors Fall 2019 ORC LIVING ROOM AFTER
Chandelier
I can’t hide the fact that I’m so giddy about this space! It’s absolutely a dream that I get to live my life and raise my family in such a magical room. In case you have missed it, let me tell you about all of the details.
During Week 2 I dropped this bombshell of a surprise on you! This beautifully cascading Tyrell Chandelier from Hudson Valley is even more breath taking IRL than could ever be captured in computer screen sized image. They scale, majesty, and “perfectly imperfect” detail make this chandelier a show stopper. Truly, it’s gorgeous.
This statement making lighting is 31 x 49 inches and looks amazing with my 13.5 ft ceilings. I love how each of the 81 glossy glass tubes looks like the inside was hand dipped in white wax. This detail gives it the a’perfectly imperfect” look that I love about the Tyrell.
We love the Hudson Valley Lighting Group. In fact your will HVLG fixtures in our living room, entryway, teenage girl’s bedroom, upholstered bunk bedroom, and master bedroom.
Floors
You may or may not have noticed the 15 year old white carpet in the before pics. Sure, they looked decent the day we walked in (thanks to the steam clean they had just received)….But that lasted no more than a week before they showed their true nastiness.
In its stead we installed DROP. DEAD. GORGEOUS. engineered hardwoods from LIFECORE Flooring. We opted for the Anton Fresh Aire style and I chose wisely, if do say so myself. These planks have so much character and natural beauty.
One of my favorite parts about the new LIFECORE Floors is the fact that they smelled like fresh cut wood when they were installed. With low VOC and a strong UV finish, these floors were a smart and heathy addition to our home.
Mural
This Sarza Store wallpaper, designed by Robin Sprong, adds so much soul and personality to the space. The mural is beautiful…obviously. But in addition, the dimensions are bespoke. They custom-sized the image to my wall specifications. DREAMY!
Fabric
See that breath taking powder blue sofa? That is the fabric that eventually set the color scheme for the room. I saw the wool blend at the DC design center and KNEW it would look stunning on my curvy sofa. Man, was I right, or was I right? Stroheim Fabric for the win! A huge thank you goes out to my amazing upholster, Maureen Loy, for nailing this complicated sofa. It is jaw dropping and I couldn’t have done it without her!
Lamp
This graphic Erzi 29 inch table lamp reinforces the black and white themes I have in the kitchen and most every other room in the house. I saw it on the Couture Lamps website and it just felt right! The white plays off of the white in all of the other lighting in this space.
Door Handles
This lovely pair of door handles are the Quincy Lockset with an Egg knob handle. I love the unlacqured brass and tall scale.
Art
Minted is such a great place to pick up art from actual artists in a variety of styles and colors. You can pick out your own framing as well. I opted for:
Hard and Soft by Kristen Arley | Untitled 1 and 1 b by Jamie Derringer | Playful Art Print by Bethania Lima
Pillow
This lovely Kelly Wearstler Graphito pillow was made for me by the lovelies of the SWD Design Studio. They can custom size the pillow to any of your decor needs. I appreciate the zipper and pretty stitching.
Dome Lamp
I believe that you can mix high/low price points in a room. For examples, look at the cute gold dome lamp with a marble from Overstock. I feel like keeps the bookcase from feeling too formal.
Moulding
I don’t think I can over estimate the difference that good moulding makes in a room. Tart Lumber is a great source for a variety of moulding brands. To add cohesion, I went with the same moulding as I have used in the rest of my home.
Sconces
I love how these Mitzi Tara sconces from Lamps Plus are the perfect fit for the mural. I have shopped Lamps Plus many times before and have always been impressed with their selection and prices.
Commissioned Art
I commisioned this piece through one of my favorite artists, Laura Gunn. Laura is well known for her overscaled landscapes, but I requested a Rothko inspired black and white piece to ping off the kitchen island. I think it did the trick, don’t you?
Eat-In Before
Well, the chairs were cool….that’s about all I have to say about this situation. 🙂
EAT-IN AFTER
What do you think? Better, eh?
Chandelier
I am OBSESSED with this Pembridge chandelier from Original BTC. I love the cascading layers of bone china and think that they look lovely with the mix of modern and traditional in the space.
Table
Since we extended the island, we needed to get a smaller dining table. I saw this beautiful black and gold oval table on Overstock and immediately loved it. It is nice to add a wood element to the space and the dark color tones-down the blue walls. Since it is a pedastal table we can slide in and out easier. Lovely!
Curtians and Trim
These curtains were custom designed for me and printed out, and sewn by Roostery/Spoonflower. It is amazing the power you have when you can change the scale, color, and direction of fabric.
These lovely chunky 5 inch tassels are from Fringe Market, as is the fringe on the bottom of my banquette. I have worked with Fringe Market multiple times and love their trim!
Details
When I reupholstered these dining chairs (with a LOT of help from Maureen Loy), I opted to add a special detail to the back of the chairs. This lovely Fabricut fabric adds pattern, texture, and extra personality
Just how cute are these napkins from Spoonflower/Roostery? I think they look fab with the dinner plates | salad plates | bowls | Old Fashioned Glasses from Kirklands.
I love how this vignette is another mix of modern and traditional. The pretty sconces are Gina Mitzi sconces from Hudson Valley and the fun art is from Mioneplant. She custom colored it for me and the colors and details are fab!
This matte black sconce from Overstock is full of style, inexpensive, and didn’t require an electrician.
This new Emtek door knob is a perfectly timeless and classic choice. The unlacquered brass and ebony door knob make my heart happy.
Kitchen
Kitchen Before
Wow…yeah…it’s so weird to look back at these before pics…because…
Kitchen After
Here is my dream kitchen!
Cambria Bentley Island
I am so excited about the Cambria countertops that were just installed in our new kitchen.
There are three reasons why I went with Cambria. First, it is maintenance free and naturally stain resistant. It doesn’t require restaining or repolishing.-Another reason is that it is stronger than marble countertops, so I was able to order a longer overhang without adding support.-Also, Cambria is nonporous and nonabsorbent so it won’t draw in moisture from raw or leftover food, which can harbor harmful bacteria.-The Bentley Slab is truly a dream come true! It just feels oh-so-right!
I had them installed by GM Express. This countertop fabricator was so kind and easy to work with. They were able to fit me in on a Saturday so that I could try to meet my deadline. I am so grateful for their professionalism and flexibility.
Floors
The Tile Shop was my go-to source for these stunning and classic marble floors. I love the way the 12 x 24 in San Dona tile brightens my entire room. The San Dona line is so pretty! There is a subtle tonal difference from piece to piece and if you look closely you can see small crystaline flecks.
We opted to go with a simple black border around the entire room. It is simple perfection, if you ask me! Just enough tailoring to keep it feeling polished.
Backsplash
For the backsplash we had the fun idea to use the same The Tile Shop floor tile (San Dona tile) but cut it into 3 inch vertical strips. It helps my cabinets feel taller and countertops feel brighter. If I were to do it again I would have repeated in a honed, gloss, honed, gloss repeat pattern…for an extra dose of drama.
Oven Range
Why did I go with this Bertazzoni 30 in all gas 5 burner Master Series Range? Well, I’m glad you asked!
First of all, Italians just do it better. Am I right? Picture shoes, fashion, gelato…(kidding, not kidding about the gelato). Italians are long renowned for their sense of style. Bertazzoni is no exception. In fact, the Bertazzoni family founded the business in 1882 (not a typo). Since then, the company has evolved into world-wide innovative leaders in the kitchen appliance business.
When I saw the 30 in all gas 5 burner Master Series Range I was smitten. I mean, look at that those handles! Check out the knobs! Can we pause to appreciate the matte black finish? Wowzers!
Another reason I picked Bertazzoni is because of the quality. During the unboxing, I was pleased with the attention to detail and weight of each of the components. It’s extremely solid and it took two people to push it across the garage floor.
Finally, we are a military family and never really know how long we get to stay in a home. Since this is a nice neighborhood, a high quality range is just what we need for potential resell and re-rental value.
Cabinets
I added an extra base cabinet to our Island and used Reico kitchen and bath to find a pretty decent match.
I knew I wanted to paint my cabinets and was excited to see an advertisement in Better Homes and Gardens for N’Hance refinishing. I googled it and discovered a N-Hance of Mid Potomac in my region. They meticulously taped, prepped, painted, and then UV rayed my old oak cabinets to factory finished quality. Yep, you read that right…UV rays were use to give it an extra strong finish. It blows my mind that these were formerly very grainy, thick, oak cabinets. They now have such a factor finish!
Bar Stools
I absolutely love the pretty velvet stripe from Milton and King. You may already know that I love Milton and King wallpaper, but did you know that they sell fabric too? That’s right! They have a selection of their surface designs that can be printed out on your choice of fabric. I opted for the Candy Stripe in Ritz base.
Knobs and Pulls
While I went with something simple and classic on the cabinets, I am opting for something special and unique on our pantry doors…I can’t even believe how freakin’ rad these are! Swan handles on my pantry doors? Can I get a heck yeah?
Schaub has a HUGE selection of knobs and pulls in a large variety of colors and styles. If you are in the market for kitchen updates, this is definitely a great starting point.
Burl
If you follow me then you know that I have a thing for burl wood. I love it on most any piece of furniture. When I was designing our kitchen knew I had to have a wood element in the space. That’s when I had the light bulb moment. A BURL ISLAND FRONT! I have been following a very special company on Instagram for a long time called The Burl Co. I reached out to them and they guided me through the process.
Broomley Sconces
Gunther Sconce
The Gunther is a beautiful sconce with intricate chain detail. My contractor was blown away by the solid materials used in the construction of this sconce. It comes in three different sizes.
Bowl
I loved seeing the out-pouring of enthusiasm on Instagram for this lovely bowl by Jill Rosenwald. They colors are custom picked for me and perfectly tie in the two sides of the long space. I’m smitten!
ART and Details
This lovely landscape was kindly created by Brittany Smith and pings off of the mural in the other room. I also love our new rolling pin from Kirklands. My daughter, the resident baker, can’t wait to use it!!!
This commissioned oil still life was painted by the ever so talented Kaitlin Gray. It brings so much soul and personality to the space.
That really cute black Jonathan Y lamp is from Overstock and is an inexpensive way to add a little extra light.
Don’t you just love this little marble cutting board from Kirkland’s? Design is all about the details
Overall
-Hang Tart Lumber Moulding (Crown Mould | Architrave | Casing | Panel Mould | Baseboards | Chair Mould )- Me
-Paint walls, trim, and ceiling with Behr Paint– Me
-Install door hardware from Emtek– The Hubs
-Choose art from Minted:
Hard and Soft by Kristen Arley | Untitled 1 and 1 b by Jamie Derringer | Playful Art Print by Bethania Lima
Living Room
-Install , Fresh Aire Lifecore flooring. – (Richard from P&N Decorating)
–Hang Tyrell Chandelier from Hudson Valley Lighting- (Richard)
-Hang mural from Sarza Store – Robin Sprong Wallpaper– Me
-Commission art from Laura Gunn for above the fireplace- Laura
-Install door hardware from Emtek
-Install Hudson Valley sconces from Lamps Plus (Richard)
–Decide on Spoonflower fabric for Curtains | Napkins
-Reupholster sofa in Arley Wool Blend from Stroheim Fabric into the wool sofa of my dreams with help from Maureen Loy
–Pick a color for accent chairs and reupholster- Me
–Choose custom color for Jill Rosenwald bowl
Sew Curtains
Sew Pillows
Style with Pillow from SWD Studio
Eat in/ Kitchen Updates
-Expand island with Reico kitchen and Bath cabinet
– Build banquette – (Richard from P&N Decorating) and upholster- Me
-Custom build Hood vent with vent from Reico kitchen and Bath– (Richard from P&N Decorating)
–Move and Install Pembridge Pendant from Original BTC Lighting -(Richard from P&N Decorating)
-Replace oven with Bertazzoni Master’s Series Range– (Richard from P&N Decorating)
-Replace floor with San Dona Marble tile from The Tile Shop- (Richard from P&N Decorating)
-Install Tart Lumber trim onto cabinets- (N-Hance of Mid Potomac)
-Install Elkay sink and faucet-(Richard from P&N Decorating)
-Enclose refrigerator (Richard from P&N Decorating)
-Paint kitchen cabinets (N’Hance of Mid Potomac)
-Replace cabinet hardware from Schaub-(N’Hance of Mid Potomac)
-Install backsplash from The Burled Co (Richard from P&N Decorating)
– Move and install lighting from Broomley Pendents from Corbett Lighting (Richard from P&N Decorating)
-Style with Kirkland’s accessories– Me
-Install Cambria countertops
-Upholster barstools with Milton and King Candy Stripe Fabric– Me
-Hang art from Kaitlin Gray Art, Mioneplant, Brittany Smith, Laura Gunn – Me
-beautify space with Overstock items
-Photograph/edit/write big reveal- Me
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Thank you so much for joining me on the Jeweled Interiors Fall 2019 ORC reveal. Hope you enjoyed it!
Now you can bop on down below to check out all of the other participants’ plans. I can’t wait to see what they are up to!
Wait! Don’t stop there my friends…I always find fabulous inspiration with the Guest Participants as well!
At Charlotte’s House | Design Addict Mom | Erika Ward Interiors | Erin Kestenbaum | Girl & Grey
Gray Malin | Hommeboys | I Spy DIY | Jewel Marlowe | The Learner Observer | Making it Lovely
Nicole White Designs | Old Brand New | Oscar Bravo Home | Place of My Taste | The Rath Project
Room for Tuesday | SG Style | Undecorated Home | Veronica Solomon | Media BH&G | TM by ORC
Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6
You did it! Way to go, Jewel! Such a remarkable transformation! So many beautiful elements! Congratulations!! Now go SLEEP! 🙂
Hi Haneen!
Thanks so much!
Looks soo good. Fab job! Now you can rest and enjoy bottles of wine LOL.
Thanks Nicole. I still want to sneak a few more angles in there.
Holy COW!!!!! This is unbelievable Jewel!!! You nailed these rooms. Congratulations!!!!
Breathtaking! Not only did you hit it out of the ballpark but you just won game 7 of the World Series! This was a nail-biter but you delivered!
Oh my goodness Michelle! Thanks so very much!
Thanks so much Alisa!
Absolutely amazing! Great job and rally in the home stretch. Love it to the moon and back. Susie from Chelsea Project
Jewel! You are one of the most creative designers with such a couture style. It all looks SO FREAKING FABULOUS! I knew it would but I love every. single. detail SO much! That banquette is to die for. The powder blue sofa is gorg. The richness of the kitchen is so so good. I LOVE those counters. The lighting– the art– the accessories! EVERYTHING! You mix antiques with modern and traditional elements so well. Good job, you did it. Now GO REST!!! <3
HURRAY!!!! Across the finish line she goes!!! Love how layered and lush this space is. It’s your gift!! Xx
You’ve had me on pins and needles for the last 5 weeks Jewel and boy did you deliver some beautiful spaces. Too many gorgeous elements and details to pick a favorite. You are definite a master a style and pattern mixing.
I cannot believe you nailed THREE huge renos in 6 weeks! You are magnificent and these rooms are DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. The burl, the stone.. everything!
Thank you so much Susie! It was a close one!!!
Awwww. Thank you so much Rachel! I really appreciate it!
barely…by the skin of my teeth! Feels good! We ate in our kitchen for the first time in three weeks…I could get use to that view!
THANK YOU SHELLY! I really appreciate it!
Thanks Inna! Now to recover the rest of my house…total construction zone here!
Wow! The room is a gem! All that hard work! Truly amazing ❤️
Looks beautiful!
Can’t for the life of me come up with appropriately powerful adjectives to describe these exceptional spaces!! So delighted by the journey you provided! Bravo! Bravo!! Bravo!!!
I love the way you see things and blaze your own path! Gorgeous work. Great perspective. Honestly, I am in the profession and amazed at your abilities.
Utterly amazing! Can you come to Oz and help me with my home 😜… I’m totally in awe 😍😍😍
Thanks so much Lou! We are so excited!
Thank you Sandra! I really appreciate it!
You are sweet Lori! Thank you!!!
Thanks Angela! You are so kind! I appreciate it!
Sounds amazing! I’ll pack my bags. LOL
Stunning. I’ve been following your stories everyday. I’m in the midst of a reno too and you inspire me. Brava !
Thanks Lela! I’m so happy to be mostly done!
Simply stunning! I especially love the Bertazzoni range, the Cambria island and how gorgeous your cabinets turned out.
Thanks Beryl! I do too!
This is a huge accomplishment! Congrats! And I’m dyyyying over the cabinets and gold hardware. It’s all too good!
I just had to rush to your post to see all the photos. I am in complete awe. You are a star Jewel. Unique in your own right. These are absolutely stellar!!!
I am speechless! I can’t believe you did all three spaces in a little over 6 weeks! Every last detail is amazing…especially the lights and hardware! I hope now you can get some rest and enjoy the space!
This makeover is amazing!! I love it all!!!
Holy smokes, Jewel! I’m dead. I can’t even name my favorite thing. My jaw is just hanging open.
It’s breathtaking!
Thanks so much Ashley! Hard to believe they are the same cabinets! N’Hance did a great job!
Thanks so much Karina! So kind!
Awww Mary! That’s so kind. Thanks! Sleep? What is that?
Thanks so much Sandy! It feels so good to be here!
LOL. Thanks Stacy! I really appreciate it!
Thanks so much Jamala!
I’ll have to look at this several more times to take in all the details! Just gorgeous!
Holy Smokes Jewel! Every single space is designed to the T! I think the burlwood and hague blue cabinets are my fav combo ever!!! I’m so glad you went with the light blue in the other rooms too. The spaces flow so pretty together. I’m also happy you aren’t done yet so that I can keep watching!
Thanks Debbie! Keep coming back because I’m adding more kitchen pics soon!
LOL. Yes! More to see!
Thanks Jenasie! I truly can’t believe that it’s the same cabinets! So surprised at how well they turned out!
Wow, absolutely stunning. And such an ambitious project to tackle three rooms! Everything looks amazing and elegant. I just love those wall murals!
Thanks so much Heidi! I love the murals too!
This is so gorgeous!! I love your designs, they are always so luxe and color rich!!
Thanks so much Ginny!
Three spaces in six weeks is a MAJOR feat! Everything came out beautiful. You’re such a magician when it comes to blending patterns and color. Congrats, girl!!
Thanks so very much Jessica!!!
Where did you get the drapes in the living room? I’ve read all your posts and cannot find a reference. Thanks in advance 🙂
Wow, just wow!!! I cannot believe how much you pulled off in such a short amount of time, and how freaking gorgeous every single detail is! Jaw dropping. 😍 Did you paint your refrigerator too?!
Hi Kristen! We covered it in wood. TBD if I would recommend it yet. LOL
Hi Franki
They are Scalamandre. Thanks for reading!
I just came back for kitchen pix and I’m SO HAPPY you posted more after finishing up some details! It looks amazing!
Thanks Haneen! It feels great to be done!
Gorgeous. Every single detail. Love the cabinet color… what is it? All the parts and pieces came together beautifully.
Thanks so much Eliesa!
Hague blue for the win!
Wow! Love how it came out, such an ambitious ORC!
Btw, I have scoured this post, did you give a source for that black marble coffee table? Was it a lucky vintage find or…?
I’m blown away and love everything so much, the color of your kitchen cabinets is amazing and I love how the light blue color plays so well with them, and the burlwood island is bananas amazing! I hope you’re kicking your feet up and relaxing and enjoy all the new spaces your imagination created!!
Thanks so much Katrina
I did take a much needed nap this afternoon!
Hi Sarah! Totally a lucky vintage find two years ago in a an Idaho thrift shop. The moves have broken it, but I keep gluing it back together. LOL
Amazing reveal Jewel ! All three spaces are magical, but I have to say I will never get over that kitchen. You’re a genius forever and always !! :p Can’t wait to see what you do next !
LOL. I wish, but thanks! :). Up next is the laundry room
Please -More details on the fridge! It looks amazing!!! So sleek and stylish and chic but with the ice dispenser still on the outside. Love it!
Hi Molly! My contractor built a cover and screwed in on the front of our old fridge. To be honest, I’m waiting to see if it holds up to the test of time before I talk it up too much. The concept is cool. I wish it fit back into the wall a little more though.
Thanks for inquiring.
Where did you get the drapes in the living room?
Hi Franki! They are Scalamandre 🙂