upscale. In fact it was more old school. It had good bones, but it needed to be updated for a modern family. Travis and Irene felt it was important to support the local economy, so all the work in their home was accomplished with the help of local tradespeople. They kept the kitchen cabinets, realizing the value in solid oak wood, and refreshed the look by painting them green and replacing the hardware with new, stylish brushed nickel. The hallway door was relocated 4-½ feet to the left to allow extra cabinet space. Old appliances were updated with new stainless steel, and a glass tile backsplash plus a white Caesarstone countertop were added. All in all, it’s a kitchen that begs to be cooked in. Carpet was replaced with hardwood floors, the living room stone fireplace got a new, clean look with a coat of paint, and in place of drapery, shutters went up on the windows. Bathrooms were gutted and shower stall tiles got replaced with faux wood porcelain plank tiles, providing a modern farmhouse look. They might have moved to the country, but a little Oakland-style basketball is still alive in the Stanley family. As I’m leaving, Elijah, their five-year-old son, sinks a long shot. Travis says he’s been playing since he was two. I hope I’m invited back for pumpkin pie, basketball, swimming and anything else this Napa-style compound will boast in the coming years!Soft blues in the master bedroom make a tranquil environment n JoAevNmU AberR Y-/FdeE BcReUmAberR Y 22001155 3355 full autumn blossom, a chorus of orange and reds echoed by vineyards in their golden glory, which surround the property on all sides. Irene is excited about the prospect of their very own pumpkin patch; the sprouted seeds have been spread in their front yard. Next year when I drive by, I tell her, I will keep my eyes out for some orange globes popping out of the ground. I imagine this lifestyle must be quite different from the one Travis was accustomed to in Oakland. As the marketing director for the Sacramento Kings and the VP of marketing for the Golden State Warriors, he ran in an active circle. His current job as President of the Napa Chamber of Commerce still keeps him socially active, but in a more laid-back Napa style. As a shop owner I’m impressed that he takes the time to stop into my shop from time to time to say hi and check on business. At 6 feet, 3 inches, Travis looks like a basketball player. Dressed in a pinstripe suit, with a beret and paper in hand, he epitomizes a casual, upscale ease. However, while it boasted land, the house they bought was not so Kitchen before remodel Remodelled kitchenn includes newly painted, original cabinets Visit Indra Fortney at Boho Lifestyle 1428 Second Street in downtown Napa www.shopboholifesyle.com LOCAL TRADESPEOPLE WHO WORKED ON THE STANLEY HOUSE REMODEL • Dave Sullivan: Sullivan Construction • Dan Travis: Wood Flooring • Abbey Carpets: Tile and Carpet • Surface Masters: Caeserstone countertops • Village Sweep: Fireplace • Kristen Fontana: Refurbished Cabinets
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