Virginia AIA Merit Award for Excellence in Residential Design | What appeared to be a simple, worn-out, early 20th century stucco cottage was to be modestly renovated as a weekend retreat. But when the contractor and architects began pulling away the interior wall finishes, they discovered a log cabin at its core (believed to date as far back as the 1780’s) and a newer addition (circa 1920’s) at the rear where the site slopes down. Initial plans were scrapped, and a new project was born that honors the original construction while accommodating new infrastructure and the clients’ modern tastes. The reconfigured bathroom melds the original wide plank ceiling with cabinets made from wood cut on site and soapstone quarried nearby.

The owners didn’t want plain Jane. We changed the layout, moved walls, added a skylight and changed everything . This small space needed a broad visual footprint to feel open. everything was raised off the floor.; wall hung toilet, and cabinetry, even a floating seat in the shower. Mix of materials, glass front vanity, integrated glass counter top, stone tile and porcelain tiles. All give tit a modern sleek look. The sconces look like rock crystals next to the recessed medicine cabinet. The shower has a curbless entry and is generous in size and comfort with a folding bench and handy niche.

Rift cut white oak, vertical grain, vanity finished with satin clear lacquer and slate grey lacquer under cabinet floating shelf.

Beautiful remodel of a master ensuite with a soaker tub, full shower, and double vanity. Barn door leads to a walk-in closet with custom shelving.

This is the primary bath for a 1800 SF home in Sollana Beach built in 1970. The homeowner wanted the materials to express a proper Primary Bath in this small bath. Floor and accent tiles from Artistic Tile, "Constellation". Shower niche has LED lights to illuminate the accent tile. Limestone wall tiles "Grey Foussana Honed". Medicine cabinets by Restoration Hardware. Kohler Veil toilet. Curb less shower. Cabinets from Design Studio West and Sollera Fine Cabints, finished in Sherwin Williams, "Iron Ore" paint.

We chose a large Carrara marble floor tile, laid on a herringbone pattern, to create elegant interest in this master bath. A free-standing tub under the capiz shell chandelier with plantation shutters framing the view is the ideal spot to relax. Photography: Stacy Zarin Goldberg

Double vanities in the Master Ensuite. Grey Tundra marble and French Grey European Oak veneer complete the look. Photo by Derek Swalwell.

The serene guest suite in this lovely home has breathtaking views from the third floor. Blue skies abound and on a clear day the Denver skyline is visible. The lake that is visible from the windows is Chatfield Reservoir, that is often dotted with sailboats during the summer months. This comfortable suite boasts an upholstered king-sized bed with luxury linens, a full-sized dresser and a swivel chair for reading or taking in the beautiful views. The opposite side of the room features an on-suite bar with a wine refrigerator, sink and a coffee center. The adjoining bath features a jetted shower and a stylish floating vanity. This guest suite was designed to double as a second primary suite for the home, should the need ever arise.

A luxury organic style bathroom with double vanity vessel sinks, glass pendant lights, an egg shaped freestanding tub, and a reclaimed boulder as a shower bench.

From Attic to Awesome Many of the classic Tudor homes in Minneapolis are defined as 1 ½ stories. The ½ story is actually an attic; a space just below the roof and with a rough floor often used for storage and little more. The owners were looking to turn their attic into about 900 sq. ft. of functional living/bedroom space with a big bath, perfect for hosting overnight guests. This was a challenging project, considering the plan called for raising the roof and adding two large shed dormers. A structural engineer was consulted, and the appropriate construction measures were taken to address the support necessary from below, passing the required stringent building codes. The remodeling project took about four months and began with reframing many of the roof support elements and adding closed cell spray foam insulation throughout to make the space warm and watertight during cold Minnesota winters, as well as cool in the summer. You enter the room using a stairway enclosed with a white railing that offers a feeling of openness while providing a high degree of safety. A short hallway leading to the living area features white cabinets with shaker style flat panel doors – a design element repeated in the bath. Four pairs of South facing windows above the cabinets let in lots of South sunlight all year long. The 130 sq. ft. bath features soaking tub and open shower room with floor-to-ceiling 2-inch porcelain tiling. The custom heated floor and one wall is constructed using beautiful natural stone. The shower room floor is also the shower’s drain, giving this room an open feeling while providing the ultimate functionality. The other half of the bath consists of a toilet and pedestal sink flanked by two white shaker style cabinets with Granite countertops. A big skylight over the tub and another north facing window brightens this room and highlights the tiling with a shade of green that’s pleasing to the eye. The rest of the remodeling project is simply a large open living/bedroom space. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the room is the way the roof ties into the ceiling at many angles – a necessity because of the way the home was originally constructed. The before and after photos show how the construction method included the maximum amount of interior space, leaving the room without the “cramped” feeling too often associated with this kind of remodeling project. Another big feature of this space can be found in the use of skylights. A total of six skylights – in addition to eight South-facing windows – make this area warm and bright during the many months of winter when sunlight in Minnesota comes at a premium. The main living area offers several flexible design options, with space that can be used with bedroom and/or living room furniture with cozy areas for reading and entertainment. Recessed lighting on dimmers throughout the space balances daylight with room light for just the right atmosphere. The space is now ready for decorating with original artwork and furnishings. How would you furnish this space?

OASIS VÉGÉTALE Rénovation complète d'une salle de bain, on transforme une ancienne cuisine en salle de bain. Une ambiance zen pour favoriser le bien-être et inciter à la détente. Décoration épurée, matériaux naturels et chaleureux, jeux de textures, éclairage tamisé ... et pour apporter un esprit "jungle" et favoriser l'évasion on fait rentrer des plantes vertes grâce au magnifique mur végétal qui fait écho au palmier du jardin. Baignoire ilot, design et confortable qui invite au repos et à la détente​ Prêt pour une bulle de détente ?