Sitting in one of Capital Hill’s beautiful neighborhoods, the exterior of this residence portrays a bungalow style home as from the Arts and Craft era. By adding a large dormer to east side of the house, the street appeal was maintained which allowed for a large master suite to be added to the second floor. As a result, the two guest bedrooms and bathroom were relocated to give to master suite the space it needs. Although much renovation was done to the Federalist interior, the original charm was kept by continuing the formal molding and other architectural details throughout the house. In addition to opening up the stair to the entry and floor above, the sense of gained space was furthered by opening up the kitchen to the dining room and remodeling the space to provide updated finishes and appliances as well as custom cabinetry and a hutch. The main level also features an added powder room with a beautiful black walnut vanity.

Master bathroom update. Kept original vanity, but replaced counter with new quartz countertop, new under mount sinks, and faucets and added large mirror. Tiled flooring with ceramic tile that has a "slate" look. Created pony wall around shower with rain glass enclosure for privacy while still letting light through. Tile shower with small niche for extra storage.

Vessel sink made of Porcelain. Designed by Sandra Suarez The Atelier is a space for creation and experimentation where a group of multidisciplinary artists develops ideas and intervene on washbasins individually, making each a work of art with a unique and one-of-a-kind nature. Atelier Collection is the most exclusive collection. This group of artists, starting with a single concept, propose eight totally different points of view that give life to fourteen unique washbasins. An original, personalized, case depicting the motif of each washbasin.and signed by the artist. Atelier, a unique initiative that for the first time links the world of art to the ceramics sector and bathroom décor. Imagine, additionally, how this space for artistic creation and experimentation is implemented in the company. The artists come up with ideas, work on new designs, create, and experiment with the possibilities of painting and its fusion with other materials: iron and sand particles, crystals, etc. Unquestionably, it is a collaboration project between eight artists who add their personal stamp, a way of life, and understanding of art to each of the pieces that emerge from the kiln in this workshop. Hand-painted Designed and manufactured in Spain.

Photographer: Vance Fox

1/2 bath

This half bath off of the mud room/laundry room has a pedestal sink and custom wood framed mirror. Walls are bead board, color is "Sweet Spring" by Sherwin Williams. Photo by Flori Engbrecht

This project was completed for clients who wanted a comfortable, accessible 1ST floor bathroom for their grown daughter to use during visits to their home as well as a nicely-appointed space for any guest. Their daughter has some accessibility challenges so the bathroom was also designed with that in mind. The original space worked fairly well in some ways, but we were able to tweak a few features to make the space even easier to maneuver through. We started by making the entry to the shower flush so that there is no curb to step over. In addition, although there was an existing oversized seat in the shower, it was way too deep and not comfortable to sit on and just wasted space. We made the shower a little smaller and then provided a fold down teak seat that is slip resistant, warm and comfortable to sit on and can flip down only when needed. Thus we were able to create some additional storage by way of open shelving to the left of the shower area. The open shelving matches the wood vanity and allows a spot for the homeowners to display heirlooms as well as practical storage for things like towels and other bath necessities. We carefully measured all the existing heights and locations of countertops, toilet seat, and grab bars to make sure that we did not undo the things that were already working well. We added some additional hidden grab bars or “grabcessories” at the toilet paper holder and shower shelf for an extra layer of assurance. Large format, slip-resistant floor tile was added eliminating as many grout lines as possible making the surface less prone to tripping. We used a wood look tile as an accent on the walls, and open storage in the vanity allowing for easy access for clean towels. Bronze fixtures and frameless glass shower doors add an elegant yet homey feel that was important for the homeowner. A pivot mirror allows adjustability for different users. If you are interested in designing a bathroom featuring “Living In Place” or accessibility features, give us a call to find out more. Susan Klimala, CKBD, is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) and particularly enjoys helping her clients with unique needs in the context of beautifully designed spaces. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel

It's hard to believe that this gorgeous master bath was once a small, dull bathroom. Our clients wanted a luxurious, yet practical bath. To accommodate a double vanity, we re-claimed space from an existing closet and replaced the lost space by adding a cantilever on the other side of the room. The material selections bring the mission style aesthetic to life - natural cherry cabinets, black pearl granite, oil rubbed bronze medicine cabinets, vessel sink, multi-color slate floors and shower tile surround.

No need for a shower curtain now that we have put in floor drains on all sides of the tub! Debbie Schwab Photography

Photography by: David Wakely

The Grainte in the MasterBath is Carnival and the shower fixture is by Rhohl.

Master Bath - Jeff Faye phtography

Daughter's sunny bathroom helps the day get started in the morning, and beats the Grey Northwest Blues. Interior Paint Color: Renee Adsitt / ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting Project & Photo: Carlisle Classic Homes