Family Home Before & After: Designers Share Where To Splurge And Save

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Published 2024-05-14
“We helped our clients’ spend the money on the important things,” says Tamara Robbins Griffith, principal designer at Kerr + Field Interiors. Together with Jessica Dybenko, this design duo transformed their client’s dark and dated main floor into an open-concept oasis, creating a functional layout for a busy family and their dog. See where they splurged — and saved — from adding custom millwork and a built-in banquette to preserving an original staircase with a coat of Benjamin Moore’s Wrought Iron paint.

Design By Kerr + Field Interiors
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Thumbnail Photography By Valerie Wilcox
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All Comments (21)
  • @ginacrusco234
    6:02 It's clear that the spindles were replaced on the stairs. The stairs were not just repainted and given a runner.
  • @kgalvin7503
    Why is the tv so high above the fireplace? It’s way above eye level.
  • @sheriemirza6988
    Its not just paint on stairs, the banister spindles are all new
  • Lovely work, for sure. But I thought the editing of this video was choppy and i wondered if it was intentional. Could never see the room from all angles or the whole room. Was that deliberate? I also think that what would enhance all your videos is that, after showing elements of each room, the video then takes us from the entrance to the the rest of it so that we can get a sense of the the flow of the entirety. Just try watching this video without sound and you will see what I mean.
  • @lynnlj
    THANK YOU for not putting in a kitchen island. The peninsula is a creative and wonderful use of space. The kitchen is open and spacious, which is refreshing.
  • @jimandjudyc48
    What a beautiful reno. Very thoughtful, light, uncluttered and great to look at! Very family-friendly.
  • Absolutely loved seeing the transformation unfold! Tamara and Jessica's design decisions were spot on, creating a space that's not only stylish but also perfect for a busy family. So impressed! 😍
  • @gigif8566
    Beautiful work ladies. Love this kitchen & all the storage. Love that they chose a color for the banister & railings instead of white, off white, beige or black.
  • Nice remodel! Love seeing a little color with the blue and rust and not just beige and natural tones.
  • @Wanderjust
    Floors look great, however if you talk to any flooring/hardwood contractor, refinishing hardwood is almost always cheaper than replacing, in addition to being more sustainable. Not the other way around as was mentioned in this video. 6:21
  • @3-un3cb
    W o w !!! I like it . ❤️White ,light ,modern and practical. Bravo,ladies !!!👏👏👏
  • @land_banes2639
    I love the lights they use in the house esp in the dining area.
  • @phyllisi.340
    Just beautiful! What a great job you did 🎉🎉🎉. Now the home is bright and classy! Keep it up!