I first started following Jean Stoffer Design on Instagram after seeing her beautiful kitchen renovation work. And lately, she’s been posting some pretty amazing “before and afters” of the project she calls the Ada Modern Classic. It’s a family home that they completely redesigned and a perfect example of how you often have to look (way) beyond what you see in real estate photos. (The project is featured in the current issue of House Beautiful and all photos were taken by John Stoffer–another good account to follow.)
I love that she kept all of the styling very neutral. Nothing looks too new or precious and it can almost all be moved from space to space seamlessly. I’m also a fan of those sweet (and pricey) little brass flush mounts on the kitchen ceiling and the deep navy and different hardware on the set of cabinets under the window. I think we’ll see more and more of this in kitchen design.
What was previously the sunroom became a big, light-filled dining space:
The laundry room is one of my favorite “before and afters” in the entire house. They took both the previous powder room and butler’s pantry to make one big, bright space to do laundry. I’ll take it!
Another big transformation is the great room, proving that sometimes less is more. Notice the fresh white paint (top to bottom), no window treatments and a large scale statement light.
The fireplace and built-ins also got a sleek new look:
Check this out: one of the easiest ways to update a tray ceiling or heavy moulding is to paint it out all the same dark color. Less contrast is a good thing in this case.
In the master bedroom, repositioning the bed to the adjacent wall created space for built-in shelving and a window bench. (The large pendant light and textured wallpaper are a big plus, too. . .)
The bathroom renovation reaffirms my love for a free standing tub–and tiled walls. I’m saving and scheming for our master bathroom. . . eventually.
A reoccurring theme in this renovation seems to be taking spaces that didn’t fit the family’s needs and reworking them so that they better suit their lifestyle. One final example: the design team changed up the floor plan to insert a hallway between the master bedroom and an unused study to create a nursery for now–and maybe a getaway room for mom later. . .
And one final before and after of an upstairs kids’ bedroom:
You can see even more of this beautiful home here.
Are there links for “Get the Look’??
You should be able to click on the image to go directly to the links. But if something isn’t working, let me know.
I adore her designs. I stalk her instagram feed regularly for inspiration. Definitely one of my favorite designers right now.
Blown away by every single inch. I just want to move right in. Would they notice? WOW!!!!
WHERE is the dishwasher? If these people have this beautiful home and NO dishwasher, I’m moving to Canada.
This is beautiful. I can find all kinds of inspiration in it for my own house, which is very different in style/size. Hopefully that sounds like the compliment it is meant to be! Thanks for sharing it here.
I like the bar stools
Absolutely LOVE the shade of green painted in the bedroom! Her work is stunning! I wonder what paint color it is!!!
Laura
I can appreciate the beauty of the the “afters”, but I think I’m an old grandma at heart because I like most of the “befores” better. I’ve never been trendy, sigh.
I pinned almost every image! Great inspiration for my own 1980s house. What a transformation! I am in love with the green used in the nursery–mixed with gold and chartreuse! Beautiful.
Beautiful, I loved it, congratulations
Could I have a link to or information about the kitchen runner? There is a link to a couple of rugs but not to the kitchen runner. I am obsessed with that one 🥰. Thank you, Betty
Hi Betty, the designer may be able to help if you contact her. I don’t have specific sources for this home.
I love the grey front door. The arched shape with the sidelights is a huge statement. Having large windows and french doors lets in so much light and just makes the whole room seem bigger and airier.
Hi Emily,
I hope you are having a great week!
Would you ever consider doing a book club? I love all of your book suggestions and I would love
to do a club with you! I know you are busy but I wanted to send this to you in case you may consider doing one.
Thank you!
xoxo,
Melissa
I can’t even commit to a real life book club! 😂 I tried that once and failed miserably….
I hadn’t seen this one. So much inspiration! Thank you for sharing and for your notes on the before and afters; you noticed things I didn’t, so I appreciated those. Going to get lost on her site now.
What are the wood floors? Can you provide a name or link?
I have the same question. What kind of floors are these?
Can you tell me about the flooring please? 😍
Hi what color green is in the nursery?