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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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It’s been so busy that we never got to share the It’s been so busy that we never got to share these two magical children’s rooms from our #waterfrontmodern project! Although we’re not completely done with this project, we are in looooove with the custom millwork and finishes designed by us and executed by @polcerhome and @johnjune_custom_cabinetry drenched in our A La Plage paint colors. Huge thanks to our extra special intern Hayden and his bud for helping us with the install and our very own junior designer Meghan on her vision! Way to go team!! More to come soon on this one!

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When the box becomes a home… that’s what it’ When the box becomes a home… that’s what it’s all about and it’s what we do best. Hiring a designer means hiring a partner in all things that make you happy. We transform your dreams into reality and are your advocate throughout the design-construction journey! Ready to embark? Check out this before + after for a little magic 🫶🏻 #kitchenbonanzaproject

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