New silver travertine tumbled floors kept the rustic feel in this mountain bathroom. The natural oak cabinetry kept the area light and bright with pops of color in the accent tile wall.

photos by Kristan Jacobsen

Our client had the laundry room down in the basement, like so many other homes, but could not figure out how to get it upstairs. There simply was no room for it, so when we were called in to design the bathroom, we were asked to figure out a way to do what so many home owners are doing right now. That is; how do we bring the laundry room upstairs where all of the bedrooms are located, where all the dirty laundry is generated, saving us from having to go down 3 floors back and forth. So, the looming questions were, can this be done in our already small bathroom area, and If this can be done, how can we do it to make it fit within the upstairs living quarters seamlessly? It would take some creative thinking, some compromising and some clients who trust you enough to make some decisions that would affect not only their bathroom but their closets, their hallway, parts of their master bedroom and then having the logistics to work around their family, going in and out of their private sanctuary, keeping the area clean while generating a mountain of dust and debris, all in the same breath of being mindful of their precious children and a lovely dog.

Stained glass mosaic waterfall is a soothing backdrop for this spa tub. Built-in shelves, highlighted with lighting provides storage and ambience.

Remodel and addition to a midcentury modern ranch house. credits: design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: ClarkBuilt structural engineer: Willamette Building Solutions photography: Crosby Dove

The project was divided into three phases over the course of seven years. We were originally hired to re-design the master bath. Phase two was more significant; the garden and parlor levels of the house would be reconfigured to work more efficiently with their lifestyle. The kitchen would double in size and would include a back staircase leading to a cozy den/office and back garden for dining al fresco. The last, most recent phase would include an update to the guest room and a larger, more functional teenage suite. When you work with great clients, it is a pleasure to keep coming back! It speaks to the relationship part of our job, which is one of my favorites. Photo by Christian Harder

Stephanie Malsed

Mark Lohman Photography

Eric Striffler

Simple, modern fixtures were used throughout to keep a clean feel to the entire space.

This home was created by combining two apartments on a penthouse floor in Greenwich Village. The finishes and design are bold and luxurious but still functional for a large family.