Pool House Renovation Reveal

Thanks for joining me today to see the pool house renovation! If you missed yesterday’s post with Before and During photos, you can see it here. We are so fortunate that this re-do went rather smoothly, in light of today’s supply chain issues and exorbitant costs. Having a reliable contractor/handyman is a rare gift and one we so appreciate.

The Kitchenette

This is perhaps the greatest change in the pool house. Instead of three pine pieces filling in the entry/kitchen space, we decide to have custom cabinets made with a big farmhouse sink. I did debate whether to add a small dishwasher or cooktop, but we didn’t want the worry of floods or burned food.

Along the 16 foot west wall, is an expansive quartz countertop, serving both the kitchen area and a desk space. The cabinets are blue (Behr Premium Cabinet and Trim Enamel in satin, color is Shipwreck #0402) and look sharp against the white, veined countertop.

All the electrical plugs/outlets were ecru and changed to a bright white. A small but impactful adjustment.

I still need to add a few shelves and did hope to do so with the leftover quartz. However, there isn’t enough to do two long shelves so I’m keeping my options open.

The farmhouse sink from Sinkology is wonderful. It’s a bit nerve-wracking to buy something like this online, but it did not disappoint. A bargain at $419.00 from Home Depot, you wouldn’t be able to tell the difference between this and a very pricey one. You can see it here.

Since this isn’t a typical kitchen and this space is the first impression of the pool house, I did want a faucet that has pretty lines and is a bit dressy. This polished chrome one from Kohler fits the bill. The sprayer is tucked into the spout and has an easy one hand handle.

A desk/knee-hole is an important attribute in this day and age where everyone is working on their computers or remotely. The countertop height desk chair with a broad seat is from World Market and can be found here.

Perhaps the most time consuming project is finding the right size under the counter refrigerator for this space. This one is from Amazon.

Some tips on searching for an under the counter refrigerator. 1)Know the size of your space. It’s truly amazing that small refrigerators come in numerous sizes; 2) Determine where you want your handle. I order this Cusimax glass front refrigerator because it states the handle is interchangeable. Once the product arrives, we discover this is not the case. I would have preferred a handle on the right.

3)What type of products will you store inside? Even though I love the look of this refrigerator, it does not easily hold a carton of milk because the shelves are for bottle and can storage only. 4) Do you need an ice maker? This one doesn’t have a freezer section so no ice. In spite of all that, the refrigerator does look nice and functions just fine in this space. Also, know your budget. The price of appliances has skyrocketed. You can find it here.

One of my favorite resources for knobs and pulls is House of Antique Hardware. They have such a beautiful selection of “jewelry” for your cabinets. Again, wanting a slightly elegant look for the kitchenette, I find these 4″ hexagon cut glass pulls and knobs with polished nickel bases. Aren’t they a bit glamorous and unexpected here against the blue cabinets? You can find them here and they come in different color bases.

For guests, there is a small microwave and a coffee maker. Of course, I love Nespresso machines and this sleek, narrow CitiZ with a milk frother is perfect for the space.

I cannot tell you how happy I am with this beautiful Delphina Delft Blue 6′ x 9′ rug and pad system from Ruggable! The pad is almost like Velcro in which the soft washable rug attaches. You can then pull off the rug and wash it~just ingenious! And the color and style is perfect in the front entrance of the pool house!

My friend, Joanne bought the same rug in a smaller size for her front entry and is thrilled with hers as well. Unfortunately, I don’t get any credit for sharing this product, but I know you will love it as much as I do!

Also, the vinyl plank flooring is Lifeproof Sundance Canyon Hickory 7.13 in W x 48.03 in. long from Home Depot. Such an easy installation and it looks fabulous!

The Living Room

Keeping the same microfiber sofa from Pottery Barn, is a big break for the budget. Surprisingly this sofa is a bit old but still looks great and provides a nice sit.

Since many objects in the room are angular, I find these sweet round nesting coffee tables. The smaller round can be pulled away and used separately. I like adding some curves to this room! From Wayfair, the Emmitt Nesting coffee table comes in gold and silver and only costs $177.99!! You can find it here.

Another great purchase from Wayfair is this rug. I truly love everything about it~soft beneath your feet, looks luxurious and is an 8′ x 10′ Alanis Oriental tufted Blue area rug by Dakota Fields. It may be out of stock because when I click on it, it takes me to a smaller version of this rug. But you can see it here.

Lately, I am a big fan of Target and found this Vivian Glam X-Leg side table from Saracina Home. It is the perfect size next to the overstuffed blue club chair. It comes in different finishes and is easy to assemble. In stock and easy to order. You can find it here.

Of course I am still loving my bar cart! If you missed that post, you can find all the details about the source, size, and stocking it with both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages here.

We are now down to one newer, smarter television that any of our guests can operate from their phone. This room still needs a bit of artwork, but that will happen over time.

One of the pine pieces is a large armoire relocated to the living room. This is perfect for storing linens, dishes, glasses and anything else our guests will need. It brings a bit of warmth to the room. Also note the new woven wood cordless blinds are from Factory Direct Blinds. I must say I am very impressed with the quality, quick turnaround and customer service.

The Bedroom

Only a few changes to this room’s decor. The 30th Anniversary Hunter Star Quilts with lovely stitching are a colorful addition to the two twin beds. From Land’s End, they are on sale with a promo code. Find them here.

And if you saw my post on recovering the chair and the lampshades near the vintage make up table, you know these pieces need a bit of updating. The DIY to recover the chair seat is here.

And adding a bit of fabric to lampshades can be found here.

In the corner of the bedroom, is a wing chair and most importantly, a theorem still life painting on velvet done by my mother, many years ago.

If you are interested in any of the renovation items, please click on the image below.

Well I believe that wraps up the pool renovation project! I hope you enjoy the transformation and we are delighted with the results. Now, what could be my next project?!?

Thanks for joining me today and I will see you on Saturday for Saturday Meanderings!