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.

Дизанерская ванная комната с оригинальными зелеными стенами и контрастной белой мебелью, где отделка инсталляции выполнена с помощью деревянных миф панелей.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Sydney with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed.

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, cement tiles, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

This Australian-inspired new construction was a successful collaboration between homeowner, architect, designer and builder. The home features a Henrybuilt kitchen, butler's pantry, private home office, guest suite, master suite, entry foyer with concealed entrances to the powder bathroom and coat closet, hidden play loft, and full front and back landscaping with swimming pool and pool house/ADU.

Remodel of 20 year old bathroom to create fresh airy look and feel.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Austin with white cabinets, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The newly remodeled hall bath was made more spacious with the addition of a wall-hung toilet. The soffit at the tub was removed, making the space more open and bright. The bold black and white tile and fixtures paired with the green walls matched the homeowners' personality and style.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, orange tile, red tile, ceramic tile, orange walls, light hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and a hinged shower door.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids wet room bathroom in London with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master wet room bathroom in Barcelona with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Detalle del azulejo en forma de espina de pez de la ducha.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean master bathroom in Valencia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green tile, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a curbless shower, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, a drop-in sink and brown floor.

Inspiration for a small midcentury master bathroom in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove shower and white tile.

Photo of a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in London with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, white tile, ceramic tile, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, an integrated sink and a niche.

Design ideas for a small traditional powder room in Saint Petersburg with white cabinets, blue tile, ceramic tile, a vessel sink, black benchtops, louvered cabinets, blue walls, multi-coloured floor and a built-in vanity.