For the third and final chapter of Johnny’s house transformation, we proceed to the dining nook in the kitchen and the foyer/stairwell.
The only thing that changed in his space was the light fixture. In making your style mark on a space- nothing is as easy as switching out that builder basic lighting which can often date the house. We chose this pendant from Arteriors- and it’s egg yolk yellow interior casts a beautiful warm glow when it’s illuminated. We re-purposed Johnny’s existing leaning bookshelf from the living room and put it in the nook.
In the foyer- another lighting surprise! This simple lantern looks like an updated version of a classic colonial fixture- but makes a dramatic impact when you arrive.
Last but not least- something you can try too! Paint that oak stair rail black (with an oil-based paint) and it modernizes the stairs instantly.
Thanks to Johnny for sharing his home on the blog!
-Brittany
Photography for this series taken by Lauren McKay