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New house build happy list
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items We got the chance to build a custom house and with the help of a designer we chose all our finishes. These are the ones I love how they turned out and would use again.
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Walls and paint colors we used that I love
Countertops, Cabinets, & Flooring
Light Fixtures
Furniture and Rugs
Exterior
Appliances
Walls and paint colors we used that I love
I love paint colors that are neutral and don't detract from what is in the room. And the wallpaper was a pop of fun.
I love alabaster so much! I wish I had used as the whole main house color. I don't like the color I picked so I had a few rooms repainted in alabaster and I love it!
Alabaster SW 7008 | White Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
The perfect color for the trim and baseboards.
Pure White SW 7005 | White Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
The ceiling color that blends with everything.
Ceiling Bright White SW 7007 | White Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
I love this greenish gray color. We used it in the mudroom for an accent wall as well as an accent wall for the theater room in the basement.
Portsmouth SW 9644 | Neutral Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
This dark blue has just enough gray in it so it isn't a bright blue. We used it for an accent wall in my husband's office.
Rain Cloud SW 9639 | Neutral Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
I used this color for the exercise room and it feels like a beach spa in there now. I love it.
Sea Salt SW 6204 | Green Paint Colors | Sherwin-Williams
This wallpaper turned out so pretty in our half bath.
Odette Arboretum Wallpaper
I love the interest the board and batten creates on accent walls. We did a few spots in this and I love how they look.
Board and Batten with 1x3's
Countertops, Cabinets, & Flooring
We went with neutrals that we hoped would be timeless options for our new house.
I love the neutral flowing pattern of this countertop. We used it as the backsplash as well and it turned out beautiful.
Taj Mahal Quartzite
I was worried this color would look too gray but it is a nice off white and looks great with the alabaster paint in the rest of the kitchen.
Icy Avalanche | Finishes | Maple
I love the look of the wood and this medium tone color seems timeless. We used this on the island cabinets, the family room built ins around the fire place, and also in my husband's office.
Morel | Finishes | Maple
I love this medium brown flooring. We used it in the kitchen, main level, the basement kitchen, and the exercise room. It is smooth and hides dust.
Aver Walnut LVP Flooring
I love the ivory white pattern. It has a touch of tan in it and is a pleasant pattern. We used it in a couple bathrooms and the office built in desk.
Ivory White
We used this for the master shower walls and it turned out so nice. We aren't a fan of grout lines in the shower so we put in a porcelain slabs. It's lovely!
Notorious Femme Fatale 3" x 15" Unpolished Rectified
I love this in the basement bathrooms. It's darker than it looks in the pic which is great because it hides all the hair and dust and is easy to clean.
Sterlina II™ Porcelain Tile | Marble Meets Concrete in Matte & Polished
Fun pop of pattern for the laundry room floor.
Lapaz White Petals 9x9 Matte Porcelain Tile
I got all the back of the house windows done in roller shades in an off white fabric and I like how they turned out.
Roller Shades
I love the look of the 4 inch plantation shutters. We did these in all the front facing windows.
Utah Shutters and Blinds
We ended up getting a stair rail similar to this but with vertical slats on the bottom half.
Horizontal Bar Metal Railing
The fireplace doesn’t give off any heat but it is for sure a show piece with fake logs inside and colored glass.
Heat & Glo Primo II 60
Light Fixtures
I like how all the light fixtures we chose all coordinate with each other.
This is a sleek and useful fan for the great room.
Mecca 72" Ceiling Fan Black
A good size for the bedrooms.
52" True Ceiling Fan in Satin Black
I got these lanterns for the exterior and they look so cute by the shed and side man doors.
Porter Small Wall Mount Lantern
For over the garage doors.
Forge Large Wall Mount Barn Light
These are substantial and make a statement on the outside of the house. They are large, even a medium size one of these would be big enough.
Porter 2805DZ - Large Wall Mount Lantern
These look cute in the bathrooms.
Everett™ 16" 2 Light Vanity Light Black
This light is the perfect size and shape for over our kitchen table.
Z-Lite 454-44L-MB Titania 8-Light Linear Chandelier - 120V - Matte Black
I love these sconces. We put them in the kitchen above the sink, and above the office desk, and on either side of our movie theater wall.
Arti Medium Swing Arm Single Light Sconce
We love these pendant lights. They also come in a gold finish which is also beautiful.
Hinkley Lexi 1 Light 23-in Farmhouse Pendant
Entry light looking great.
Progress Lighting Lassiter 3-Light Matte Black
I like having a little bling in the master bathroom. This light looks so cute in there.
Calypso 3 Light Pendant
Furniture and Rugs
My daughter was so helpful as I was choosing things for my new house. She made me a pinterest board with pics of neutral spaces and coordinating furniture choices.
The pattern doesn't look that busy in person and is more muted tones. I love this rug, it ties in all the colors and furniture in the room.
Sultan | Bassett Furniture
We got 2 of these sofas for the great room in the Chamois color leather. They are comfortable and such a great color.
Classic Sofa | Bassett Furniture
These chairs are the favorite seat in the house. They rock, recline, and are so comfortable. We got 2 for the living room. They can come in power recline if you have a place to plug them in. We got the manual recline so we didn't have to plug them ...
PB Comfort Square Arm Manual & Power Swivel Glider Recliner
This square coffee table is a great size for our room and has storage space inside. We got two end tables that match as well.
Keane Weathered Natural Wood 45" Square Storage Coffee Table
This table looks great in our great room hallway.
Dunewood 70" Whitewashed Credenza
This quality rug looks so good under our kitchen table.
Alastar | Bassett Furniture
This kitchen table is sturdy and seats 8 without the leaf. 10 with the leaf it in. It's neutral and we like the Fog color finish.
Modern Farmhouse Extendable Dining Table (76"-112")
I got these black chairs to go around the neutral wood finish dining table. I like how the black chairs bring in the black from my light fixtures.
Arno Black Wood Dining Chair
These target lamps look great on my end tables. I got 2 that match.
Small Stick Lamp Base Black - Threshold™: ETL Listed, Metal, LED Compatible
This runner looks great in my master bathroom in front of the sinks and is the perfect size.
2'x7' Eliot Geo Runner Rug Tan/Beige/Gray - Threshold™
I got 2 runners in this pattern to go under my kitchen sink and under my stove. They coordinate great with all my kitchen and great room furniture.
Piper Plaid Neutral Rug | Ruggable US
We are loving our new Lazy Boy recliners that we put in the office. They are squishy and cozy to take a nap in or chill and watch tv.
Client Challenge
Exterior
I love the neutral white and stone exterior. It is bright and classy looking.
We used Arctic white batten boards for the outside with a smooth finish.
Hardie® Trim Batten Boards
This stone is so timeless and neutral. I love how it turned out.
White Country Squire
These windows are beautiful. I love the black trim around them.
Impervia Fiberglass Windows | Pella
A portion of the roof is matte black metal roofing. I like the mix of textures.
Matte Black Metal Roofing: Pros, Cons, & Project Photos
The door handles are sturdy and solid looking.
Update your look with Matte Black door hardware from Schlage
Appliances
We are so glad we upgraded the appliances to the Jen Air level. They are beautiful and have extra functions than the standard appliances.
This fridge is amazing. I love the black interior and the wipeable shelves. We got the side by side fridge sections and got them cabinet mounted on the front to match the cabinets.
Refrigerators
This cooktop is beefy and custom looking. I really like the griddle option with the 4 other burners. It’s wide enough to fit a pan on every burner at the same time.
Cooktops
I have always dreamed of having a double oven and I love it so much! The trays glide out so smooth on this model.
Double Wall Ovens
This dishwasher is so quiet and washes great every time.
Dishwashers