Custom master bathroom vanity with one sink and built-in light wood storage with black hardware and lighting fixtures.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

With the original, unfinished laundry room located in the enclosed porch with plywood subflooring and bare shiplap on the walls, our client was ready for a change. To create a functional size laundry/utility room, Blackline Renovations repurposed part of the enclosed porch and slightly expanded into the original kitchen footprint. With a small space to work with, form and function was paramount. Blackline Renovations’ creative solution involved carefully designing an efficient layout with accessible storage. The laundry room was thus designed with floor-to-ceiling cabinetry and a stacked washer/dryer to provide enough space for a folding station and drying area. The lower cabinet beneath the drying area was even customized to conceal and store a cat litter box. Every square inch was wisely utilized to maximize this small space.

View from verandah
Photo of a small arts and crafts front yard full sun formal garden in Wellington with a vegetable garden.

Small arts and crafts u-shaped kitchen in Milan with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey splashback, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula, grey floor and grey benchtop.

The Petronio Residency Center at Crow’s Nest is visionary choreographer and artistic director Stephen Petronio’s latest venture. http://petron.io/prc/ The potager is conceived to feed and engage resident artists who are on site for creative research. The maze-like garden grows organic produce for the artists in an interactive setting that allows them to sit on the raised bed’s built-in benches to socialize, contemplate and commune with nature. -Rustic/Industrial design to complement the residency architecture -Centrally sited feature with access from dancer’s wing residences, dance studio and main courtyard -24 Raised beds with sitting benches and trellises made of locally sourced Hemlock hardwood -Completely organic materials and growing techniques -Log Wall for mushroom cultivation

Photo by Wendy Waltz.
Photo of a small arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Entry path from sidewalk to front door. Drew Lederman Photography.
Small arts and crafts sloped full sun xeriscape in Providence with a garden path and natural stone pavers.

This project was completed for clients who wanted a comfortable, accessible 1ST floor bathroom for their grown daughter to use during visits to their home as well as a nicely-appointed space for any guest. Their daughter has some accessibility challenges so the bathroom was also designed with that in mind. The original space worked fairly well in some ways, but we were able to tweak a few features to make the space even easier to maneuver through. We started by making the entry to the shower flush so that there is no curb to step over. In addition, although there was an existing oversized seat in the shower, it was way too deep and not comfortable to sit on and just wasted space. We made the shower a little smaller and then provided a fold down teak seat that is slip resistant, warm and comfortable to sit on and can flip down only when needed. Thus we were able to create some additional storage by way of open shelving to the left of the shower area. The open shelving matches the wood vanity and allows a spot for the homeowners to display heirlooms as well as practical storage for things like towels and other bath necessities. We carefully measured all the existing heights and locations of countertops, toilet seat, and grab bars to make sure that we did not undo the things that were already working well. We added some additional hidden grab bars or “grabcessories” at the toilet paper holder and shower shelf for an extra layer of assurance. Large format, slip-resistant floor tile was added eliminating as many grout lines as possible making the surface less prone to tripping. We used a wood look tile as an accent on the walls, and open storage in the vanity allowing for easy access for clean towels. Bronze fixtures and frameless glass shower doors add an elegant yet homey feel that was important for the homeowner. A pivot mirror allows adjustability for different users. If you are interested in designing a bathroom featuring “Living In Place” or accessibility features, give us a call to find out more. Susan Klimala, CKBD, is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) and particularly enjoys helping her clients with unique needs in the context of beautifully designed spaces. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel

A custom built decorative lattice screen was constructed to minimize the appearance of the heat pump and gas meters. Rudbeckia, Crocosmia, Hosta and Hydrangea add floral interest throughout the summer. Photograph by Katherine Palmer

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Small arts and crafts staircase in San Francisco.

When my clients purchased this charming 1940's home in the Seattle neighborhood of Wedgwood, they were amazed by how intact the original kitchen was. It was like a perfect time capsule. The color palette was avocado green and buttercream yellow. The highlights were an original retro built-in banquette and vintage oven! The challenge we faced (besides the awesome but dated finishes) was the closed floor plan typical in this era of homes and the lack of storage. So, we opened the kitchen to the adjacent dining and living room, bringing it up to speed with modern-day living. In opening it up, we also walled off a doorway that went from the kitchen to the hallway, but it was completely unnecessary and allowed us to gain an entire wall of cabinets that didn't exist previously. For the finishes, we kept it classic with mostly gray and white but brought in a little flare and interest with the herringbone backsplash and brushed brass finishes because who doesn't love a little gold? Also, we added color with the finishing details like the rug and countertop decor because those things are a great way to add interest and warmth to a space and can be easily changed when it's time for a fresh new look. --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/ To learn more about this project, see here https://www.kimberleemarie.com/wedgwoodkitchenremodel

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts walk-in wardrobe in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, carpet and brown floor.

Quarter Sawn Oak is more valued than a “regular” cut of oak wood, due to the amount of effort it takes to produce the cut of the wood. To cut a log as quarter sawn, the log is first cut into quarters. A board is cut & then the log is turned 180 degrees & the next cut is made, and so on. Designer: Fred M Alsen | fma Interior Design | Chicago Custom cabinetry by Greenfield Cabinetry Mike Kaskel Photos

This is an example of a small arts and crafts gender-neutral walk-in wardrobe in Other with carpet.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts backyard rectangular aboveground pool in Orlando with a hot tub and brick pavers.

This is an example of a small arts and crafts one-storey grey exterior in Seattle with concrete fiberboard siding and a flat roof.

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Design ideas for a small arts and crafts powder room in New York with a two-piece toilet, green walls, slate floors and a pedestal sink.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts single-wall dedicated laundry room in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, orange walls, medium hardwood floors, a stacked washer and dryer, brown floor and black benchtop.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts front yard verandah in Edmonton with decking and a roof extension.