La salle d'eau fut un petit challenge ! Très petite, nous avons pu installer le minimum avec des astuces: un wc suspendu de faible profondeur, permettant l'installation d'un placard de rangement sur-mesure au-dessus. Une douche en quart de cercle gain de place. Mais surtout un évier spécial passant au-dessus d'un lave-linge faible profondeur !

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Summary of Scope: gut renovation/reconfiguration of kitchen, coffee bar, mudroom, powder room, 2 kids baths, guest bath, master bath and dressing room, kids study and playroom, study/office, laundry room, restoration of windows, adding wallpapers and window treatments Background/description: The house was built in 1908, my clients are only the 3rd owners of the house. The prior owner lived there from 1940s until she died at age of 98! The old home had loads of character and charm but was in pretty bad condition and desperately needed updates. The clients purchased the home a few years ago and did some work before they moved in (roof, HVAC, electrical) but decided to live in the house for a 6 months or so before embarking on the next renovation phase. I had worked with the clients previously on the wife's office space and a few projects in a previous home including the nursery design for their first child so they reached out when they were ready to start thinking about the interior renovations. The goal was to respect and enhance the historic architecture of the home but make the spaces more functional for this couple with two small kids. Clients were open to color and some more bold/unexpected design choices. The design style is updated traditional with some eclectic elements. An early design decision was to incorporate a dark colored french range which would be the focal point of the kitchen and to do dark high gloss lacquered cabinets in the adjacent coffee bar, and we ultimately went with dark green.

We created this colorful bathroom for the daughter, incorporating her favorite colors. This modern tile pattern pairs with a white oak floating vanity. The tile pattern flows up from the floor and is carried up the wall as the backsplash to create a stunning focal wall.

We gave this blue-and-white Austin bathroom interesting elements through the floral floor tile and gold accents. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/austin-camelot-interior-design/

Walnut wood vanity, engineered quartz countertop, Fireclay tile
Photo of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

photography by Lincoln Barbour
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, blue tile, blue walls and blue floor.

This bathroom's statement-making floor tile beautifully bridges the gap between midcentury and modern style.
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, blue floor, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

Photo by Seth Hannula
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a shower curtain.

Transitional bathroom vanity with polished grey quartz countertop, dark blue cabinets with black hardware, Moen Doux faucets in black, Ann Sacks Savoy backsplash tile in cottonwood, 8"x8" patterned tile floor, and chic oval black framed mirrors by Paris Mirrors. Rain-textured glass shower wall, and a deep tray ceiling with a skylight.

Dans cette salle de bain pour enfants nous avons voulu faire un mélange de carreaux de faïence entre le motif damier et la pose de carreaux navettes. La pose est extrèmement minutieuse notamment dans le raccord couleurs entre le terracotta et le carreau blanc.

Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary wet room bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a vessel sink.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, ceramic tile, white walls, quartzite benchtops, blue floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, multi-coloured tile and an undermount sink.

Photo of a small modern kids bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Boston with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, blue floor and a shower curtain.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.