Aisling McCoy Photography

Photography: Landmark Photography

Owners collected and restored period bath and lighting fixtures to reinforce the house's 1913 character, and make our restoration more convincing. Wall color is BM "Swallowtail" with "Atrium White" trim. David Whelan photo

No strangers to remodeling, the new owners of this St. Paul tudor knew they could update this decrepit 1920 duplex into a single-family forever home. A list of desired amenities was a catalyst for turning a bedroom into a large mudroom, an open kitchen space where their large family can gather, an additional exterior door for direct access to a patio, two home offices, an additional laundry room central to bedrooms, and a large master bathroom. To best understand the complexity of the floor plan changes, see the construction documents. As for the aesthetic, this was inspired by a deep appreciation for the durability, colors, textures and simplicity of Norwegian design. The home’s light paint colors set a positive tone. An abundance of tile creates character. New lighting reflecting the home’s original design is mixed with simplistic modern lighting. To pay homage to the original character several light fixtures were reused, wallpaper was repurposed at a ceiling, the chimney was exposed, and a new coffered ceiling was created. Overall, this eclectic design style was carefully thought out to create a cohesive design throughout the home. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.

A small powder room was carved out of under-used space in a large hallway, just outside the kitchen in this Century home. Michael Jacob Photography

This bathroom remodel took a small master bathroom and made it much more comfortable and functional with floor-to-ceiling storage, a knee wall to separate off the commode, a corner closet, and a beautiful seamless-glass shower with two shower benches. Tabitha Stephens

We Removed the Bathtub and installed a custom shower pan with a Low Profile Curb. Mek Bronze Herringone Tile on the shower floor and inside the Niche complemented with Bianco Neoplois on the Walls and Floor. The Shower Glass Door is from the Kohler Levity line. Also Includes a White Vanity with Recessed Panel Trim and a Sunset Canyon Quartz Top with a white undermount sink.

The Master Bath needed some updates as it suffered from an out of date, extra large tub, a very small shower and only one sink. Keeping with the Mood, a new larger vanity was added in a beautiful dark green with two sinks and ample drawer space, finished with gold framed mirrors and two glamorous gold leaf sconces. Taking in a small linen closet allowed for more room at the shower which is enclosed by a dramatic black framed door. Also, the old tub was replaced with a new alluring freestanding tub surrounded by beautiful marble tiles in a large format that sits under a deco glam chandelier. All warmed by the use of gold fixtures and hardware.

Photo by Bryan Chavez

Bathroom under stair case

Although this is a very small bathroom it is bursting with personality! Updated chrome fixtures and accessories are from Grohe and Jaclo. The compact suspended white porcelain sink is sourced from Duravit. No one can ignore the joyful wallpaper from Graham & Brown in Chinoiserie Canary. The brick herringbone was existing but it got a deep clean and darker brown stain to revive the floor. The antique mirror and lighting fixture polish off this quaint traditional powder bath.