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Kindred Interior Studios Updates Greensboro Brick Colonial

February 9, 2023
Mahogany chest with a gilt mirror, orchids and a cane chair

Photos by Michael Blevins with MB Productions

When a pair of homeowners looked around their Greensboro brick colonial home and determined that it was time for a cosmetic update, they turned to Kindred Interior Studios. Having lived in the home for 20 years, they’d become accustomed to the existing layout and Kindred was able to suggest more effective ways to use their space with a new, larger floorplan.

The design team was inspired by the clients’ love of color, so a bold green island grounds the kitchen and contrasts with the white cabinets. New windows were added for additional natural light. The new layouts allow the rooms to function better with more storage and amenities, letting the aesthetics shine.

Take a look at the stunning before and afters below!

Laundry Room Before and After

Pale blue laundry room with tall cabinets and a farmhouse sink

Small laundry room with a washer and dryer before renovation

Powder Bath Before and After

Powder room with blue hydrangea wallpaper and a white vanity

Dated powder room with peach walls and oak cabinets

Kitchen Before and After

Cream kitchen with a green island, plaster hood and patterned runner

Dated kitchen and breakfast area with tile floors before renovation

 

Bath Before and After

Pale bath with arched mirrors, open shelving and a woven shade

Dated bath with a laminate vanity and blue walls before renovation

Added Bathroom

Bath with a limewashed double vanity and blue hexagon tile floor

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