This home is a welcome sight for any person in a wheelchair. The need for a functional and accessible barrier free layout can be accomplished while still achieving an aesthetically pleasing design. Photography - Calgary Photos

Chris Keilty

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

After - The bath was replace with a large shower enclosure, set as low as possible due to waste fall restrictions. A back to wall toilet was install and new pedestal basin fitted. The walls were fully tiled and new flooring laid. photo by Charlie Maidment

Tom Roe Photography

Build: Jackson Design Build. Designer: Penates Design. Photography: Krogstad Photography

AFTER: 1979 Mobile home in a desirable Western North Carolina community with an amazing view. Clients wanted to keep the home for its charming location and chose to remodel the entire property.

Kids bath with white gloss double vanity, white countertop, chrome fixtures, blue and white glass mosaic accent tile and blue marmoleum floor.

cube shower-bath. Ceramic wall tiles in this case (not through-bodied so different colour when cut) hence the chrome trim; usually we avoid trim relying on the clean cut edge of the tiles Style Within

Debbie Schwab Photography. The wall tiles are 12" x 12" black marble tiles I had the tile installers cut into threes. Stainless steel bars that were all custom cut are at the bottom and top of the tiles. Instead of having a standard niche that fits between studs, I had the guys frame out a wider one. Above it is another niche that is short just for housing soaps and razors. Next step is the glass.

© Niall Hastie Photography

2016 CotY Award Winner

Previous work sample courtesy of workshop/apd, Photography by Donna Dotan.

Photo: Mars Photo and Design © 2017 Houzz. This basement remodel completed by Meadowlark Design + Build included a new bathroom with Marmoleum flooring and a vanity and mirror from Houzz.