Photography by Daniel O'Connor Photography www.danieloconnorphoto.com

The beautiful, old barn on this Topsfield estate was at risk of being demolished. Before approaching Mathew Cummings, the homeowner had met with several architects about the structure, and they had all told her that it needed to be torn down. Thankfully, for the sake of the barn and the owner, Cummings Architects has a long and distinguished history of preserving some of the oldest timber framed homes and barns in the U.S. Once the homeowner realized that the barn was not only salvageable, but could be transformed into a new living space that was as utilitarian as it was stunning, the design ideas began flowing fast. In the end, the design came together in a way that met all the family’s needs with all the warmth and style you’d expect in such a venerable, old building. On the ground level of this 200-year old structure, a garage offers ample room for three cars, including one loaded up with kids and groceries. Just off the garage is the mudroom – a large but quaint space with an exposed wood ceiling, custom-built seat with period detailing, and a powder room. The vanity in the powder room features a vanity that was built using salvaged wood and reclaimed bluestone sourced right on the property. Original, exposed timbers frame an expansive, two-story family room that leads, through classic French doors, to a new deck adjacent to the large, open backyard. On the second floor, salvaged barn doors lead to the master suite which features a bright bedroom and bath as well as a custom walk-in closet with his and hers areas separated by a black walnut island. In the master bath, hand-beaded boards surround a claw-foot tub, the perfect place to relax after a long day. In addition, the newly restored and renovated barn features a mid-level exercise studio and a children’s playroom that connects to the main house. From a derelict relic that was slated for demolition to a warmly inviting and beautifully utilitarian living space, this barn has undergone an almost magical transformation to become a beautiful addition and asset to this stately home.

Beach House on the Famous Rincon Point. Complete Remodel: Interior Painting, Exterior painting and Exotic Wood Staining

Bathroom in Park City, Utah by Park City Home Builder, Cameo Homes Inc. http://cameohomesinc.com/

La salle d'eau dispose d'une très grand douche, des rangements ont été intégrés dans un petit recoin au dessus et en-dessous du plan vasque.

The low country style is set in this powder room with the painted butt board walls, oyster shell mirror and the gorgeous hammered vessel sink. The soapstone countertop sets off the sink quite nicely. Great details!

This Guest Bathroom has a small footprint and the shower was claustrophobic in size. We could not enlarge the bathroom, so we made changes that made it feel more open. By cutting down the shower wall and installing a glass panel, the shower now has a more open feeling. Through the glass panel you are able to see the pretty artisan blue tiles that coordinate with the penny round floor tiles. The vanity was only 18” deep, which restricted our sink options. We chose a natural soapstone countertop with a Corian oval sink. Rich walnut wood cabinetry, polished nickel plumbing and light fixtures add sparkle to the space.

A single glass panel and wide opening make getting into and out of this crisp, clean shower easy while keeping the small space from feeling closed in.

La salle d'eau est accessible que par la chambre; ce changement d'accès plus central a permis de créer une zone de rangement supplémentaire dans l'entrée intégrant buanderie et chauffe eau. La douche occupe toute la largeur de la salle d'eau. Le rouge de la porte apporte une couleur chaude à cet espace noir et blanc. Le meuble vasque suspendu libère le sol et agrandi visuellement cette petite salle d 'eau.

Small master bath remodel with tile shower surround, barn door style shower door, cherry cabinet and soapstone counters.

Photo provided by EngineHouse

A simple bathroom makeover. We replaces the shower surround tile, all of the fixtures and retained the bathtub. Installed new porcelain tile floors with Warmly Yours heated floors. Very simple but functional and lasting. We love the cubby splash tile choice!