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“The Ranch Project”

August 12, 2021

It’s not always the bigger the better and this project defined just that.  After meeting with this growing family it was clear we needed to reconfigure their existing floor plan and add to their kitchen in order to accommodate a proper island for all to gather around. My team and I couldn’t wait to bring this dated ranch home back to its prime.

Project Details

interiors + exteriors // GLDESIGN

location // FAIRFIELD, CT

builder // TOWLE BUILDERS

landscape designs // GLDESIGN

photographer // STEPHANIE ELLIOTT

The homeowners wanted bright, fresh and pops of color. They trusted the process from the start and the transformation was magic. Since the ranch lacked character like many smaller ranch homes built in the 60’s our first step was to wrap the house with shiplap and paint the walls a crisp white.  

7” WIDE MDF SHIPLAP COATED WITH “CHANTILLY LACE” BY BENJAMIN MOORE, ENVELOPES THIS HOME SETTING THE TONE RIGHT AWAY

We were able to add living space by taking over the sunroom and making it into an all-season family room.  The idea here was to design a dive right in sort of space that kids could play in and where parents could read, stretch their legs and watch a movie or sports game.

WE LOVE A GOOD SECTIONAL IN A FAMILY ROOM WITH AN OPEN FLOOR PLAN

Walls were removed, floors were bleached and refinished and this 9’ kitchen island truly turned into the heart of the home. We chose 2” mitered bright white quartz countertops and a simple 3×9 tumbled opal snow tile for the backsplash to let the island command the attention it deserves.

The dry bar tile was selected to compliment the kitchen island hue “Parma Gray” by Farrow & Ball and quickly turned into our favorite splash of color and design element throughout the home.

From the mudroom to the primary suite, this ranch turned into a page out of a coastal dream book and it is truly a reflection of our design aesthetic.

xo, gaelle

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1. PAINT… don’t underestimate the power of a freshly painted room, ceiling or accent wall. Tired of grey? Switch to a warmer toned neutral! Or go white for a breath of fresh air.

2. HARDWARE…  sometimes all your kitchen cabinets need are a pop of new hardware. Lose the tired black pull and switch to an aged brass bin pull for a little fun with function!

3. DE-CLUTTER & REFRESH… purge your cabinets and make room for anything that you can get off your countertops. Switch out your couch pillows for new ones (I switch mine out each season!) and refresh your coffee table with new books and greenery!

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2. Is beige trendy? We loooove neutrals and no they aren’t trendy! Find a neutral that calms your mind and warms your soul. How could that be trendy? Introduce a variety of wood tones and neutral textures in a single space and take a deep breath 🤎

3. Most durable countertop stone? Well, this one is debatable but we’re big fans of quartz. Good news is that quartz has come a long way and we’re in love with marble-like variations because you get the beauty without the fuss! 🙌🏻

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