Needing more space for their growing kiddos, but loving their neighborhood, our clients embarked on a major renovation and addition. Adding a second floor netted a primary suite, upstairs laundry and ample bedroom and bathroom space. This freed up existing first floor space for an opened up kitchen, a functional back entry, work from home office and a true guest suite. Perhaps the most dramatic element in the new space is the new open riser staircase, flooded with light that filters through glass panel railings and finished off with iconic George Nelson “Bubble” pendants.

The design brief was to lean contemporary, with some nods to mid-century style. Warm white oak floors are balanced by rich walnut cabinetry in the kitchen and baths with neutral but interesting tile and counters to keep the modern edge throughout. In the kitchen, we used custom walnut fluting detail on the range hood and island. In the downstairs guest bath we went bold with a deep glossy blue tile and extended the visual impact by color matching paint throughout the room. The effect is dramatic and fun - perfect as the space also serves as the first floor powder room. The primary bath features a wet-room design with a large walk in shower and soaker tub combo that is flooded with light. We played with the geometry of the tile in here - mixing large scale hexagons, 3D relief wall tiles and some quieter field tile. The simplicity of the color story and vanity design balances the mix nicely.