Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Oakland, CA, USA We were asked by the client to design an addition to their existing two story Cape Cod style house. The existing house had two bedrooms with one bath on the second level. They wanted to create an in-law type space for aging parents that would be easily accessible from the main level of the house. We looked at various ways to develop the extra space they wanted, including a separate detached in-law unit. They went with a scheme that has the new space attached to the back of the house. During the planning stage, they also decided to add a second level over the new addition which converted one of the existing bedrooms into a master bedroom suite. The final scheme has a new in-law suite at the ground level and a master bedroom, bath, walk-in closet, and bonus craft room on the second level. We designed the addition to look like it was part of the original house construction and detailed the interior and exterior with that approach in mind. Mitch Shenker Photography

Photography by Patrick Brickman

Amy Bartlam

The bathtub was placed on a diagonal under the window and next to the walk-in shower. The black framed shower door coordinates with the matte black tub faucet that is deck mounted straight on to the bathtub.

Small bathroom spaces without windows can present a design challenge. Our solution included selecting a beautiful aspen tree wall mural that makes it feel as if you are looking out a window. To keep things light and airy we created a custom natural cedar floating vanity, gold fixtures, and a light green tiled feature wall in the shower.

Bathroom with shower / bath combo, modern gloss white and marble vanity, with wall mounted lavatory faucet, heated towel rack, space saving toilet, and patterned cement floor tiles.

Existing bathroom was configured to allow for a butler's pantry to be built and a smaller functional bathroom created to suit family's needs.

The original bathroom had a fiberglass tub insert, vinyl flooring, and no personality.

Liadesign

A node to mid-century modern style which can be very chic and trendy, as this style is heating up in many renovation projects. This bathroom remodel has elements that tend towards this leading trend. We love designing your spaces and putting a distinctive style for each client. Must see the before photos and layout of the space. Custom teak vanity cabinet