Influenced by the refined country design of their family’s homes, a Eureka couple was looking to elevate their space to reflect an elegant European farmhouse aesthetic. “Our original intent was to focus on the kitchen area, but that spilled over into other spaces on the main level because we wanted to make sure there was strong cohesion throughout,” says the homeowners. With a clear vision for what they wanted, their next step was to find the right designer to achieve their vision.
“These clients were referred to me by a previous client I had worked with,” says Candice Wideman of Youtopia Designs. “They wanted their home to feel more personal, a true reflection of who they are and giving each space its own story to tell.” The project tackled three major spaces, the hearth room, the office and the kitchen. Since refinement was the primary goal, the process focused on enhancing the existing spaces rather than undertaking a construction-heavy remodel. “The homeowners’ taste was a little different from what I’m typically hired for, and that made it especially exciting,” Candice continues. “They loved color, pattern and texture, and that openness allowed the design to evolve in such a creative and personal way.”
In the hearth room, new furnishings, wallcoverings, custom draperies and layers of texture bring personality to the space. A cozy sectional, patterned rug and green grass cloth and brown leathery wallpaper complement the room’s stone fireplace, and decorative wood beams the homeowners installed prior to the remodel stretch across the ceiling. “The wallpaper and furnishings brought a whole new feel which really elevated the formality of the space,” the homeowners mention. This sense of warmth was carried into the kitchen, where a custom stone hood acts as the room’s focal point and seamlessly blends with the adjoining hearth room’s fireplace. The wooden details at the bottom of the hood and in the hearth room’s beams have an extra sentimental touch as they came from the homeowner’s grandfather’s barn.
The biggest change was in the office/library. “The built-in desk, cabinets and bookshelves did a lot to enhance storage and organization,” says the homeowner. “The ability to have some things tucked away and hidden creates a more inviting space as well.” Moody blue cabinetry and walls ground the room, and a custom mural hangs between two built-in bookshelves. The homeowners gave the designers full freedom to reimagine the space, and the team got creative with layers of lighting and fun textures.
Overall, both Candice and the homeowners are absolutely delighted with how the project turned out. “Looking back on this project, what stands out most is how much heart went into every decision,” says Candice. “It wasn’t just about creating beautiful rooms; it was about designing a home that feels deeply connected to the people who live in it.” The homeowners are looking forward to hosting family events in their newly renovated space and couldn’t be happier with their decision to work with Youtopia Designs. “Candice and the team took the time to appreciate the look and feel that we were hoping to achieve; they did a great job helping us translate our vision.”
Resources:
Artwork: Uttermost/ Left Bank Art
Cabinetry: Lanfords Custom Cabinets
Carpet/Wood Flooring/Rugs: Jaipur
Funiture: Universal Furniture / Four Hands
Granite/Stone/Countertop: Caesarstone-Mooreland Fog
Stone Fabricator Arch City Granite
Appliances: Wolf / Viking Appliances from Autco
Lighting: Hudson Valley / Uttermost
Hardware/Plumbing Fixtures: Delta Plumbing and Signature Hardware from Ferguson
Tile: Tile Bar
Windows & Treatments: Discount Draperies
Wallpaper: MDC Wallcovering / Momentum
Wallcovering: Wallism.com
