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

Bethany Nauert

The Master bath everyone want. The space we had to work with was perfect in size to accommodate all the modern needs of today’s client. A custom made double vanity with a double center drawers unit which rise higher than the sink counter height gives a great work space for the busy couple. A custom mirror cut to size incorporates an opening for the window and sconce lights. The counter top and pony wall top is made from Quartz slab that is also present in the shower and tub wall niche as the bottom shelve. The Shower and tub wall boast a magnificent 3d polished slate tile, giving a Zen feeling as if you are in a grand spa. Each shampoo niche has a bottom shelve made out of quarts to allow more storage space. The Master shower has all the needed fixtures from the rain shower head, regular shower head and the hand held unit. The glass enclosure has a privacy strip done by sand blasting a portion of the glass walls. And don't forget the grand Jacuzzi tub having 6 regular jets, 4 back jets and 2 neck jets so you can really unwind after a hard day of work. To complete the ensemble all the walls around a tiled with 24 by 6 gray rugged cement look tiles placed in a staggered layout.

Craftsman style bathroom, antique gold fixtures, white subway tile, black limestone floor, blue glass tile. Atlanta Bathroom.

Custom maple wood vanity, Delta Ara Collection vanity faucet, Millennium Ashford vanity light, Elegant Lighting Eternity circular metal framed mirror, Delta towel bar, and new electrical switches/receptacle/screw-less plates, crown molding, wood wainscoting with chair-rail, Quartz countertop with banjo, and Signature Hardware under-mount sink!

Removing interior bathroom wall created an open, bright space. All new materials, fixtures, and lighting make this look like a completely different space! Opting for a single sink vanity gives more usable counter space. Drawers vs cupboards yield more storage space. Instead of under-utilized closet space behind the door, I designed shelving behind doors and hamper pull-outs below, also in white oak. Best of all, the tiny shower is now built for two! The gorgeous handmade looking 4" tiles were individually set and niches were placed between the studs. Both hand-held and regular showerheads are installed. The two sided glass shower enclosure features a sliding door. A low shower curb keeps the water in. The 2'x4' dark grey floor is almost black and has a linen texture for interest. Matching mosaics were installed in the shower. New toilet, fresh white trim and pretty pale green freshen the space. The modern sconces and 42" square oak framed mirror brighten the space even more! All the hardware and fixtures are dark bronze in angular, chunky shapes.

2021 - 3,100 square foot Coastal Farmhouse Style Residence completed with French oak hardwood floors throughout, light and bright with black and natural accents.

This project consisted of a basement remodel that we tiled the bathroom and the fireplace. The bathroom included a full tiled shower floor, walls, wainscoting and bathroom floor. The fireplace is a stacked stone.

Peter Giles Photography

Master Bathroom Jon Garza Photographer

This hall bath needed an update. We went from old and dark to light and bright. Carrying some of the kitchen tile, using the same blue but in a lighter shade for the cabinets and the same quartz countertop in the bathroom gave it a cohesive look.