Our client’s charming cottage was no longer meeting the needs of their family. We needed to give them more space but not lose the quaint characteristics that make this little historic home so unique. So we didn’t go up, and we didn’t go wide, instead we took this master suite addition straight out into the backyard and maintained 100% of the original historic façade. Master Suite This master suite is truly a private retreat. We were able to create a variety of zones in this suite to allow room for a good night’s sleep, reading by a roaring fire, or catching up on correspondence. The fireplace became the real focal point in this suite. Wrapped in herringbone whitewashed wood planks and accented with a dark stone hearth and wood mantle, we can’t take our eyes off this beauty. With its own private deck and access to the backyard, there is really no reason to ever leave this little sanctuary. Master Bathroom The master bathroom meets all the homeowner’s modern needs but has plenty of cozy accents that make it feel right at home in the rest of the space. A natural wood vanity with a mixture of brass and bronze metals gives us the right amount of warmth, and contrasts beautifully with the off-white floor tile and its vintage hex shape. Now the shower is where we had a little fun, we introduced the soft matte blue/green tile with satin brass accents, and solid quartz floor (do you see those veins?!). And the commode room is where we had a lot fun, the leopard print wallpaper gives us all lux vibes (rawr!) and pairs just perfectly with the hex floor tile and vintage door hardware. Hall Bathroom We wanted the hall bathroom to drip with vintage charm as well but opted to play with a simpler color palette in this space. We utilized black and white tile with fun patterns (like the little boarder on the floor) and kept this room feeling crisp and bright.

French country master green tile and ceramic tile double-sink and wallpaper bathroom photo in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, granite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, yellow floor, single-sink, wallpaper ceiling and wallpaper bathroom remodel in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, gray countertops and a freestanding vanity

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

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.

Example of a mid-sized classic master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor, single-sink, wallpaper ceiling and wallpaper bathroom design in Chicago with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, yellow walls, a drop-in sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Bathroom - mid-sized coastal kids' white tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor, white floor, double-sink and wallpaper bathroom idea in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Mid-sized 1960s kids' white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, gray floor, single-sink and wallpaper drop-in bathtub photo in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a drop-in sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile marble floor, white floor, single-sink and wallpaper alcove shower remodel in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

This once unused garage has been transformed into a private suite masterpiece! Featuring a full kitchen, living room, bedroom and 2 bathrooms, who would have thought that this ADU used to be a garage that gathered dust?

Bathroom - large transitional master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, beige floor, double-sink, vaulted ceiling and wallpaper bathroom idea in Chicago with furniture-like cabinets, beige cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

We tiled this entire wall in a soft grey large format undulating subway tile to balance and compliment the oversized floral wall mural. Clean finishes and a niche for product.

Double sinks, make-up vanity, a soaker tub, and a walk-in shower make this bathroom a mini spa to enjoy after a long day of skiing.
Bathroom - huge contemporary master gray tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile, beige floor, double-sink, exposed beam and wallpaper bathroom idea in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, a drop-in sink, granite countertops, a hinged shower door, brown countertops and a built-in vanity

Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.
Example of a mid-sized minimalist 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile vinyl floor, yellow floor, double-sink, vaulted ceiling and wallpaper bathroom design in Indianapolis with beaded inset cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, a console sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Example of a tuscan white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile, green floor, single-sink and wallpaper alcove bathtub design in Minneapolis with beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Compact master bathroom, with his and hers vanity, corner linen cabinetry, claw-foot tub and shower with glass enclosure. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

• Custom loft bathroom remodel • Glass shower enclosure • Custom Floating Vanity in bone finish • Solid Surface Countertop - Caesarstone • Lighted mirror - Electric Mirror • Wall-mounted stainless steel faucet - Graff • Wall treatment - Custom Handpainted Silk • Tile - Wood Talk porcelain

Builder: Michels Homes Interior Design: Talla Skogmo Interior Design Cabinetry Design: Megan at Michels Homes Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Large beach style 3/4 ceramic tile ceramic tile, white floor, single-sink and wallpaper alcove shower photo in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal kids' white tile and ceramic tile cement tile floor, white floor, double-sink and wallpaper bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity