MURRAY BUNGALOW : KITCHEN REVEAL

Today, we're sharing the reveal of the single, most impactful update that we made to the bungalow -- relocating and installing the home's brand new kitchen! Moving the kitchen to its new location in the center of the main level's floor plan, and developing it into a bright, clean, super functional and super social space, has absolutely transformed the home.

Functionally speaking, it's got it all: brand-new everything (custom cabinetry, kitchenaid appliance suite, caesarstone countertops, etc.), smart use of space (wall cabinets that reach all the way up, multiple work stations, tons of storage), thoughtful lighting (overhead + task + ambient), and the presence of a broad, spacious, eat-in island (a complete rarity to find in a bungalow in our area!).

As impressive as these functional features are, the kitchen also has that intangible, special factor -- it just feels good. Throughout the day, the room is enveloped in gentle, natural light from both the east and west. Aesthetically, it strikes that perfect balance of fresh & clean (achieved via crisp white matte cabinetry, sparkling appliances & plumbing fixtures) and soft & warm (acheived via weathered oak flooring, hand-crafted glazed brick backsplash, and marble-like foggy-grey quartz countertops).

Perhaps most important, however, is that the kitchen, in its new location, now fulfills the role that we always felt it should -- it acts as the primary focal point, gathering place, and central hub of the home. For future owners, you can just imagine the ease and simplicity of day-to-day life here, playing out naturally in and around this beautiful space.

Before scrolling through the reveal below, be sure to take a quick read of this room's back-story -- including the "before" photos and information about all of the changes that we made & why -- right here. What follows is a floor plan to orient you on the kitchen's location, finished photos from every angle, and finally, a comprehensive source list. Enjoy :).

SOURCES :
|1| wall color, |2| kitchen towel, |3| pendant light, |4| glazed brick tile, |5| cabinet doors,
|6| satin brass cabinet knob, |7| satin brass drawer pull, |8| kitchen utensils, |9| salt+pepper grinders,
|10| ceramic canister, |11| wooden tray, |12| porcelain teapot, |13| hand towel, |14| soap dispenser,
|15| scrub brush, |16| soapstone ramekin, |17| grohe faucet, |18| caesarstone quartz, |19| range,
|20| porcelain tray, |21| counter stool (similar), |22| wall paneling (custom)
|23| oak flooring |24| dishwasher, |25| refrigerator.

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MURRAY BUNGALOW : LIVING ROOM REVEAL

After sharing the dining room reveal last week (catch it right here if you missed it!), we're moving on today to the living room at the Murray Bungalow. The largest space in the home, the living room is located directly off of the front entry, across from the dining room (see location map below).

This room has seen quite a transformation. Endowed with lovely original features -- including a bank of lead glass windows, charming transoms, hefty ceiling beams, & built-in window bookcase -- the room was a joy to update. Cosmetically, we refreshed the overall aethetic with new paint, baseboards, and wood flooring to bring in a clean, modern feel. Functionally, we carved out a wide cased opening along the east wall to provide a direct connection to the home's new kitchen. This single change opened the room to even more natural light, and allowed the living room to play an integral role in the home's new open-concept layout. Take a look at the "before" photos, and learn more about our renovation work in this room, right here.

On now to the finished photos! Scroll through below and you'll see so many sweet moments in this living room space. The light is soft & diffuse. The size feels generous, yet cozy. The pretty beams, original windows, and built-in make the room feel special, set apart from the rest of the house. From the photos, you'll also gain a clear sense of how all of the rooms flow together on the main floor of the home, within and around the living room. Who knew that a 100-year old bungalow would lend itself so well to a contemporary, open-concept layout? A true marvel and testament to the longevity of this classic architectural form.

At the end of the post, we have all of the key sources (finishes, furniture, and styling) summarized for your reference. Enjoy :).

SOURCES :
|1| wall color, |2| grey striped pillow, |3| blue+blush pillow, |4| floor lamp, |5| sofa,
|6| blush print pillow, |7| toast pillow, |8| plaid throw, |9| marble hurricane, |10| match striker,
|11| woven box, |12| fern print, |13| round woven poof, |14| shoreline print, |15| artwork (hand-made),
|16| porcelain jar, |17| wood stool, |18| galaxy print, |19| vase, |20| wood flooring, |21| hide+seek book,
|22| walnut bookcase, |23| window pull, |24| window latch.

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MURRAY BUNGALOW : DINING ROOM REVEAL

Finally, we're ready to begin sharing the photos of our finished Murray Bungalow project. First up, the dining room!

A quick refresher -- the dining room rests at the front, southwest corner of the house (see location map below). It's the first space to greet you upon entering the home, so it plays an important role in welcoming guests, & sets the tone for the interior as a whole.

While today's post is all about our finished reveal, if you care to look back at the "before" state of the room, and the steps we took to improve the space, you can read all about it right here :).

From the beginning, the potential for this room to become something special was clear. The space is sunny and light-filled, but shielded from direct sun by the covered open-air porch to the west. Though it's the most formal room in the house, it has a relaxed and comfortable feel. And it features some of the home's most wonderful original elements -- a built-in hutch for storing entertaining essentials, and bank of beautifully-proportioned lead glass windows.

What follows is a highlight reel of the finished room. At the end of the post, we've included a detailed source list for your reference. Enjoy!

SOURCES :
|1| wall color, |2| Frank LLoyd Wright stain glass print, |3| birds in flight print, |4| ceramic candle (similar),
|5| glass container w/ ash lid, |6| decanter, |7| tumbler, |8| round tray, |9| cabinet knobs, |10| chandelier,
|11| window pull, |12| window latch, |13| limonium stems, |14| heather, |15| vase (similar), |16| enamel pot,
|17| wall paneling (custom), |18| oak flooring, |19| oak dining table, |20| dining chairs.

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