Neal's Design Remodel

Pour cette rénovation partielle, l’intention était d’insuffler un élan de modernité aux espaces cuisine et salle d’eau. Tout d’abord, ouvrir visuellement la cuisine sur l’espace de vie fut une prérogative du projet, tout en optimisant au maximum les rangements. La séparation des volumes s’est vue réalisée par deux verrières en serrurerie sur mesure, tandis que les agencements fonctionnels se parent de teintes douces, entre blanc et vert de gris. La salle d’eau, quant à elle, arbore des tonalités franches, constituant ainsi un espace de caractère. Les formes graphiques se mêlent au contraste du orange et d’une robinetterie canon de fusil, tout en panache !

Bagno giorno con vasca e doccia combinata. Un piccolo bagno dallo stile mediterraneo giocato tutto sui toni del bianco panna e dell'azzurro, con inserti in legno.

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

Bathroom with waterjet glass and marble accent wall.

This beautiful bathroom vanity is custom made to accommodate a his and her section separated by a lowered make up counter. We partnered with Jennifer Allison Design on this project. Her design firm contacted us to paint the entire house - inside and out. Images are used with permission. You can contact her at (310) 488-0331 for more information.

Julien Decharne

Photographer: Diane Padys