TEXT Jasmine Bible + PHOTOGRAPHY Zig & Co
DESIGNER Courtney Wafzig
LOCATION Louisville, Kentucky
INSTAGRAM @zigandcompany
WEBSITE zigandcompany.com
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For Louisville, Kentucky, interior designer Courtney Wafzig, calling her kitchen the center of her home is more than a sweet phrase. The kitchen is quite literally positioned in the center of the house with no windows, so when her family of six moved in, she knew she needed to create a space that was bright, vibrant, and welcoming. The style needed to fit in with the remainder of the home, like the bathroom, where she also uses bold, saturated colors, balanced with whites and creams.
THE KITCHEN
The starting point of the kitchen design was the wallpaper—a graphic green-on-white print with a subtle cottage feel. Behind the range, the wallpaper is protected with a sheet of heat-resistant glass. The wallpaper worked well with the existing ivory cabinets, which were in great condition and needed no change.
To make the overall space more functional, Wafzig dreamed up the center island, which her husband, Aaron, constructed using salvaged materials from the local Habitat for Humanity Louisville ReStore. The cabinets and the island were topped with butcher block—an affordable and durable option, stained white versus the typical natural wood “to keep it from looking too country,” explains Wafzig.
The range hood was another Wafzig creation built by her husband. The curves of the scalloped edge echo the curves of the paper, bringing an unexpected dose of whimsy to the room. A punchy green color that matched the wallpaper was applied to both the island and the hood, along with the custom lattice work under the sink. “To add to the farmhouse feel, I wanted an apron-front sink along with a statement making cabinet. A custom look on a budget!” quips Wafzig. To complete the stand-alone look, they took an oversized foot finial meant for furniture, chopped it in half, and added it under the cabinet doors. The result is genius.
To add visual and stylistic contrast, Wafzig brought in her large collection of vintage blue and white ginger jars. The pairing of blue and green was a natural choice for Wafzig. She laughs, “I mean, the sky is blue and the grass is green. How much more natural can you get?” Above the island hangs an oversized lantern in a black steel finish. Wafzig removed the rippled glass panels to expose the lovely chinoiserie-esque lines of the lantern, a perfect tether to the ginger jars.
THE BATHROOM
For the bathroom, the overall design once again began with a wallpaper that Wafzig had been aching to use—Lepidoptera Willow Green—a butterfly print by British company Woodchip & Magnolia. “This is another interior room in the house with no windows, so it needed some life,” shares Wafzig. To keep the print from feeling too overwhelming, Wafzig installed wainscotting on the lower two-thirds of the walls, with the paper acting as the artwork on the upper third.
Wafzig enlisted her husband once again to create a vanity moment, utilizing salvaged wood and an oversized vintage mirror. She pulled a kicky yellow from the wallpaper for the entire vanity, then hand painted the large butterfly above the mirror.
The black-and-white woven plaid tile from The Tile Shop brings another level of dimension to the room. Rather than a shower that would take up precious square footage, she opted for a free-standing soaking tub by Signature Hardware, along with an exposed tub faucet. As beautiful as the hardware is, Wafzig cleverly installed the faucet behind the tub to keep her kiddos from accidentally using it as a handle.
The hand painted garden stool is another of Wafzig’s creations, and serves as the perfect place to set a cup of tea for a nice warm soak.
For one final pop of fun, flanking the mirror are two chartreuse Polly sconces from Stray Dog Designs, designed by Jane Gray and ethically made by artisans in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
In a time when everyday life can feel a bit draining and dull, brighten up your home with color. If you’re unsure of where to begin, follow Wafzig’s lead—start with one print or pattern that you love, and the rest will fall into place.
To connect with Wafzig, visit zigandcompany.com.
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