An adorable but worn down beach bungalow gets a complete remodel and an added roof top deck for ocean views. The design cues for this home started with a love for the beach and a Vetrazzo counter top! Vintage appliances, pops of color, and geometric shapes drive the design and add interest. A comfortable and laid back vibe create a perfect family room. Several built-ins were designed for much needed added storage. A large roof top deck was engineered and added several square feet of living space. A metal spiral staircase and railing system were custom built for the deck. Ocean views and tropical breezes make this home a fabulous beach bungalow.

This project received the award for the 2010 CT Homebuilder's Association Best Bathroom Renovation. It features a 5500 pound solid boulder bathtub, radius Corning Glass block shower with two walls covered in book matched full slabs of marble, and reclaimed wide board rustic white oak floors installed over hydronic radiant heat in the concrete floor slab. This bathroom also incorporates a great deal of salvage and reclaimed materials including the 1800's piano legs which were used to create the vanity, an antique cherry corner cabinet was built into the wainscot paneling, chestnut barn timbers were added for effect and also serve as a channel to deliver water supply to the shower via a rain shower head and to the tub via a Kohler laminar flow tub filler. The entire addition was built with 2x8 wall framing and has been filled with full cavity open cell spray foam. The frost walls and floor slab were insulated with 2" R-10 EPS to provide a complete thermal break from the exterior climate. Radiant heat was poured into the floor slab and wraps the lower 3rd of the tub which is below the floor in order to keep the thermal mass hot. Marvin Ultimate double hung windows were used throughout. Another unusual detail is the Corten ceiling panels that were applied to the vaulted ceiling. Each Corten corrugated steel panel was propped up in a field and sprayed with a 50/50 solution of vinegar and hydrogen peroxide for approx. 4 weeks to accelerate the rust process until the desired effect was achieved. Then panels were then cleaned and coated with 4 coats of matte finish polyurethane to seal the finished product. The results are stunning and look incredible next to a hand made metal and blown glass chandelier.

This was once a bedroom with hardwood floors and 8 ft ceilings. The small closet was converted into a water closet. The freestanding tub was placed in front of the window. An orb was hung above for added light. The back wall was tiled with 48x24 tile from floor to ceiling to help make the space look larger. Penny tile was used on the floor of the shower. Because the glass was one solid piece and went to the ceiling there was no need for a door. The vanity/furniture piece had a modern look with a trough sink and 2 modern chrome faucets that match the rest of the plumbing in the bathroom. The back lite mirror lights up the room with the added can lights above. An armoire had electrical added to the back side of the piece and houses all of the toiletries for the space. The walls are painted White Dove by Benjamin Moore

François Guillemin

Photo by: Jim Bartsch This Houzz project features the wide array of bathroom projects that Allen Construction has built and, where noted, designed over the years. Allen Kitchen & Bath - the company's design-build division - works with clients to design the kitchen of their dreams within a tightly controlled budget. We’re there for you every step of the way, from initial sketches through welcoming you into your newly upgraded space. Combining both design and construction experts on one team helps us to minimize both budget and timelines for our clients. And our six phase design process is just one part of why we consistently earn rave reviews year after year. Learn more about our process and design team at: http://design.buildallen.com

Andrii Shurpenkov

Warm wood on the master bathroom floor softens the space. Neutral colors and wooden cabinetry make you forget you're in a bathroom. A beautiful custom carved tile inset is shown off in the shower.

Sempre su misura sono stati progettati anche i bagni e tutta la zona notte, e uno studio particolarmente attento in tutta casa è stato quello dell’illuminazione. E’ venuta fuori un’Architettura d’Interni moderna, ma non cool, piuttosto accogliente, grazie al pavimento in rovere naturale a grandi doghe, e lo studio delle finiture e dei colori tutti orientati sui toni naturali.

Susanna Cots Interior Design

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Another view of the master bath allows you to see the mirrored barn door that hides the master closet. Shiplap is used to add texture and gloss to the space.

Ting Photography and Arts