Houzz Tour: Lively Meets Thrifty in Southern California
A complete interior gutting, thrift store finds and an artistic eye give a photographer's home more space and a modern cottage look
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Photographer Stephanie Wiley loved the look of her midcentury house, but its interior hadn't seen an update since its original construction, and the layout felt too closed off for her family. Wiley had the house gutted and remodeled on its same footprint, and created the modern cottage feel she wanted with a new blue- and green-based color palette and thrift store finds.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here: Stephanie Wiley and her 2 young sons
Location: Near Los Angeles
Size: 1,650 square feet; 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
eclectic entry by Stephanie Wiley Photography
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The cheerful entry is one of Wiley's favorite parts of the remodel. A bold turquoise doorway echoes the home's bright interior, and an outdoor chalkboard provides space to greet houseguests. "Turquoise just improves my mood," says Wiley. "And I love being able to leave messages for family and friends on the chalkboard."
Outdoor bench: Orchard Supply Hardware, painted black; front door paint: Cool Aqua, Benjamin Moore; sconce: Lowe's
eclectic entry by Stephanie Wiley Photography
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Wiley used furniture and accessories she already owned; some had been passed down to her, and some she'd found at thrift stores.
The elegant mirror in the entry hallway belonged to her great-grandmother. A coat of black paint gave it an edgier feel. The small chair in the entry is a favorite piece — it was once filthy and covered in a maroon velvet, but she painstakingly cleaned, painted and reupholstered it, making it an adorable addition to her entry.
Console: Pottery Barn; chair upholstery: Calico Corners; étagère: Wisteria