Every week on HGTV's Celebrity IOU, Drew and Johnathan Scott work with our favorite actors to renovate the home of one of their loved ones. This week, the property brothers collaborated with Jennifer Jason Leigh. The group rebuilt her longtime family friend's kitchen and living room for one of the most stunning results we've seen on the show.
Leigh chose to work with the Scott Brothers on the home renovation of her longtime family friend Nori, and her husband, Ely. Jennifer jokes: 'I’ve always wanted to give her the moon, and now I get to give her something that she can’t return.' Nori is an amazing chef and frequently cooks meals for 12 to 14 people. Thus, the kitchen remodel needed to reflect her penchant for hosting. At the same time, functionality was a must-have, and Leigh, Johnathan and Drew prioritized the practical in almost every aspect of this design.
Although the sleek white cabinets and gold hardware convey that aesthetics were important in this space, kitchen storage was the number one aspect the trio focused on in this redesign of Nori's home. Top and bottom cupboards were optimized for storage with the integration of drawers, and the building of large cabinets above the refrigerator. Drew and Johnathan integrated banquette seating in the dining space, allowing them to build further cabinetry on either side of the table. Not only does this space look beautiful, but it functions beautifully as well.
In addition to the large amount of storage, Leigh and the Scotts optimized the modern kitchen by using durable materials. They selected a white and gray marbled porcelain for the countertops and the backsplash which will last for years and years to come. It's known as one of the most long-lasting kitchen countertop options. Additionally, the choice of white cabinets is extremely durable because the shade is completely timeless. No matter the year, Nori will be able to keep this color and her kitchen will look brand new. An abundance of natural light makes it a pleasant room in which to spend time, creating sustainability in the space long-term.
The final focus in Nori's neutral living room and white kitchen was integrating personal touches. This is an essential element to creating spaces that you want to live in. For instance, the brothers worked with an artist to build a memorial to Nori's son on one of the shelves. They also refurbished a sentimental butcher block that was previously used in Leigh's mother's kitchen to be used as a small alternative to a kitchen island.
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