"MED TO MOD" HOME STAGING
- Aug 21, 2020
- 3 min read
I don't do a lot of real estate staging, but now and then, a special property comes along. Given my love of houses and real estate, I just had to say yes!
Recently, my good buddy Andrew Christian asked me to bring some mid-mod swank to a Palm Springs home that he was selling. Andrew had already moved on to a bigger home nearby.
The property is a beautiful 15-year old home built at the height of the Tuscan "craze" in California. As you know, I have always been a modern guy -- I was crafting homes in a contemporary style when most clients were asking for something out of Under the Tuscan Sun.
I am grateful that 15 years later, the world has become more modern, design-wise.
My team and I gave this Mediterranean home a modern update with a few key pieces of furniture from my shop, some contemporary artwork, and fresh styling. We are thrilled with the results and are excited for this home to find a new owner who will love it.
From the top, left to right: Natural Silk Velvet 24x24 Decorative Pillow, $235 | CK Custom Citrus Velvet 22x22 Decorative Pillow, $125 | Movement in Black 1, $996 | Striped Cotton Throw, $150 | Painted Cement Planter, $45 | Wooden Arch, $228 | Cube Sideboard, $1,998 | Faux Fiddle Fig 7', $495 | Natural Silk Velvet 16x24 Decorative Pillow, $125 | Accent Chair, $700 | Stump Stool, $182 | Folded Cement Planter, $75 | Tall Black Vase, $290 | Carved Horse Object, $260
My biggest challenge was the kitchen. It had several challenges:
- a sunken area that felt a bit odd with no real function
- outdated countertops, sink, and faucet
- despite its generous size, it didn't feel inviting or connected to the rest of the house
Take a look at the before...
I am so happy with the results of this transformation!
I made a few smart changes that totally transformed the space:
- refaced the raised-panel cabinet doors with flat-front doors in the same finish
- removed the cabinets from above the cooktop and installed this amazing tile from Bedrosians
- updated the countertops with a contemporary grey quartz from Caesarstone
- removed the frosted-glass doors from the sunken area and installed mirrors + glass shelves, to create a proper bar moment...this is Palm Springs, after all! This property will likely be bought as a vacation home.
I love how the new Caesarstone countertops update the space!
I swapped the raised-panel cabinetry for flat-front doors in the same finish. We didn't remove any of the appliances or change any of the edge-banding-- that's where the real expense comes in.
I also added a stainless steel toe kick (okay, it's laminate that looks like stainless steel) for a more contemporary look.
We also added these beautiful cabinet pulls from Emtek.
Above: Removing the upper cabinets (which was less expensive than refacing them) gave this kitchen even more breathing room. There is plenty of storage space elsewhere -- and removing the cabinets provides a contemporary focal point to this transitional space.
With a few modern accessories, we gave this house a brand-new look.
Welcome home!
CK
From the top, left to right: Nambe Storage Canisters, $75-$85 | Giant Resin Fruit, $163 | Dramatic Cut 1, $325 | Concrete Long Planter. $45 | Vintage Glassware with Caddie, $180 | Glass Vessel with Lid, $88 | Scalloped Ice Bucket, $63 | Briley Chandelier, $2,340 | Double Mesh Fruit Basket, $43 | Large Tiki Fruit Basket, $74 | Onyx Decanters, $289
Give us a call to see what's in stock. 760-325-3214
Check out a few more pics of this Monte Sereno Palladian Villa.
I'm curious, how do you see the principles of your "MED to MOD" approach applying to unique properties like those featured in Snow Rider?
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