A Glam Kitchen Makeover in New Orleans

A metallic backsplash and striking wallpaper set the stage in this dramatic, Mardi Gras-ready kitchen.

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HGTV Magazine takes you inside this New Orleans kitchen with dramatic wallpaper and a gold backsplash.

Tour This Homeowner's Eclectic New Orleans Kitchen

HGTV Magazine takes you inside this New Orleans kitchen with dramatic wallpaper and a gold backsplash.

Photo by: Alison Gootee

Alison Gootee

On the menu: a luxe entertaining hub with chic style. That's what Dr. Maurice G. Sholas envisioned for the kitchen in his 1880s home in New Orleans. After all, he throws an annual Mardi Gras party with 250 of his “dearest friends.” (Some years the parade marches past his front door!) His new kitchen, designed by Whitney Jones, totally captures the party-ready vibe.

Before

Dated, Beige Kitchen With Tan Walls

Before: A Bland, Beige Kitchen

HGTV Magazine shares the before and after of this New Orleans kitchen.

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Courtesy

This sea of beige and brown was void of personality and flair.

After

Blue Kitchen With a Metallic Gold Backsplash and Black Cabinets

Dramatic Kitchen With Teal Wallpaper and Black Cabinets

HGTV Magazine takes you inside this teal and blue kitchen with wallpaper, a gold backsplash and black cabinets.

Photo by: Alison Gootee

Alison Gootee

Wow Wallpaper

Maurice gave Whitney creative control, and she surprised him with this teal Kelly Wearstler paper. It perfectly complements the dark cabinets and sky blue ceiling (Porch Ceiling by Sherwin-Williams).

High-Shine Floors

Whitney chose polished porcelain tiles from Floor & Decor for their durability. “They look like marble and are neutral enough that they don’t take away from the kitchen’s bold aesthetic,” she says.

Kitchen Island With Blue Wallpaper and a Black Chandelier

Dramatic Dining Area With Teal Wallpaper and a Statement Chandelier

HGTV Magazine presents this eclectic kitchen with teal wallpaper, a blue ceiling, statement chandelier and bold art.

Photo by: Alison Gootee

Alison Gootee

Funky Fireplace

The tiled fireplace is original to the house, and though it no longer works, Maurice considers it one of the kitchen’s key elements. “It blends in beautifully with the new modern layout,” he says.

Relaxing Perch

Maurice says this is the perfect place for sipping tea, watching TV or just gazing at the world outside. “It’s the spot everyone fights over because it’s right in the middle of the action!”

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