Second floor dream bedroom remodeling projects usually include a ½ or ¾ bath. Maybe even a tub and shower. Squeezing the most out of limited second-floor space is a big design and construction challenge. This second-floor remodeling design included a full bath with full shower simply by adding a new wall to enclose the bathroom space. The before and after photos tell the story. The new bath features a custom vanity with Silestone countertop and rubbed oil fixtures, adding an element of class. Plumbing was efficiently routed from the basement to the second floor, an energy efficient window was installed to warm up cold Minnesota nights, and a sliding “pocket door” was added for privacy. In the bedroom area, built-in bookcases and in-ceiling lighting adds warmth and creates an open feeling. Large energy-efficient windows let in lots of sunshine during the day. The new wrought iron stairway railing is the first thing seen when entering the new space. This design element is the most talked about part in this project. It adds just the right dimension and flare to the entire bedroom-bathroom project. And it ties the second floor décor to that of the first.

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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   The Klimala’s and their three kids are no strangers to moving, this being their fifth house in the same town over the 20-year period they have lived there. “It must be the 7-year itch, because every seven years, we seem to find ourselves antsy for a new project or a new environment. I think part of it is being a designer, I see my own taste evolve and I want my environment to reflect that. Having easy access to wonderful tradesmen and a knowledge of the process makes it that much easier”. This time, Klimala’s fell in love with a somewhat unlikely candidate. The 1950’s ranch turned cape cod was a bit of a mutt, but it’s location 5 minutes from their design studio and backing up to the high school where their kids can roll out of bed and walk to school, coupled with the charm of its location on a private road and lush landscaping made it an appealing choice for them. “The bones of the house were really charming. It was typical 1,500 square foot ranch that at some point someone added a second floor to. Its sloped roofline and dormered bedrooms gave it some charm.” With the help of architect Maureen McHugh, Klimala’s gutted and reworked the layout to make the house work for them. An open concept kitchen and dining room allows for more frequent casual family dinners and dinner parties that linger. A dingy 3-season room off the back of the original house was insulated, given a vaulted ceiling with skylights and now opens up to the kitchen. This room now houses an 8’ raw edge white oak dining table and functions as an informal dining room. “One of the challenges with these mid-century homes is the 8’ ceilings. I had to have at least one room that had a higher ceiling so that’s how we did it” states Klimala. The kitchen features a 10’ island which houses a 5’0” Galley Sink. The Galley features two faucets, and double tiered rail system to which accessories such as cutting boards and stainless steel bowls can be added for ease of cooking. Across from the large sink is an induction cooktop. “My two teen daughters and I enjoy cooking, and the Galley and induction cooktop make it so easy.” A wall of tall cabinets features a full size refrigerator, freezer, double oven and built in coffeemaker. The area on the opposite end of the kitchen features a pantry with mirrored glass doors and a beverage center below. The rest of the first floor features an entry way, a living room with views to the front yard’s lush landscaping, a family room where the family hangs out to watch TV, a back entry from the garage with a laundry room and mudroom area, one of the home’s four bedrooms and a full bath. There is a double sided fireplace between the family room and living room. The home features pops of color from the living room’s peach grass cloth to purple painted wall in the family room. “I’m definitely a traditionalist at heart but because of the home’s Midcentury roots, I wanted to incorporate some of those elements into the furniture, lighting and accessories which also ended up being really fun. We are not formal people so I wanted a house that my kids would enjoy, have their friends over and feel comfortable.” The second floor houses the master bedroom suite, two of the kids’ bedrooms and a back room nicknamed “the library” because it has turned into a quiet get away area where the girls can study or take a break from the rest of the family. The area was originally unfinished attic, and because the home was short on closet space, this Jack and Jill area off the girls’ bedrooms houses two large walk-in closets and a small sitting area with a makeup vanity. “The girls really wanted to keep the exposed brick of the fireplace that runs up the through the space, so that’s what we did, and I think they feel like they are in their own little loft space in the city when they are up there” says Klimala. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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R.B. Schwarz gutted the space, added HVAC, wired the electrical, built bookshelves from oak, and finished this attic space. Their craftsman hand cut each piece of wood for the rails on site. The mission oak makes quite a statement piece. Homeowner Jeff Scott designed the room and the mission-style rails for the stairwell. The family uses the extra space for a craft room. A Navajo rug (a special find from their travels) decorates the wall of the stairwell.

This garden takes advantage of the chimney tops and attics spaces of the urban landscape of the Back Bay- we refer to it as "Mary-Poppinsville". Split in to two areas- seating and dinning/cooking. shrubs, perennials, annuals, and edibles including: herbs, tomatoes, The client is a gourmet chef and uses the foods in his cooking. With limited space, the most popular edible plants that clients ask for are tomatoes and herbs because the herbs can be used in daily cooking and theres nothing to compare to the homegrown tomato. Where space is generous, we also plant blueberries strawberries, raspberries, lettuces, peppers.

This luxurious downtown loft in historic Macon, GA was designed from the ground up by Carrie Robinson with Robinson Home. The loft began as an empty attic space above a historic restaurant and was transformed by Carrie over the course of 2 years.

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Redevelopment and Extension of an Edwardian house in Streatham, London Works included total interior refit and an addition of a 200 sqm basement floor. The design is tailored to the requirements of a family of three. The street appearance was kept nearly intact while the back façade to garden received extensions to ground floor and the new attic. Ground living room opens to a garden with lush mature hedging and trees. First floor contains 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The attic provides 50 sqm suite with its own bathroom. The new basement floor has a gym, wardrobe and a generous bathroom. Here also are the utility and an extra bedroom. Natural light to basement is provided by a sunken courtyard with a stair leading to the garden. Completed - 2019 Design – Rado Iliev Photography – Assen Emilov

Architect: Morningside Architects, LLP Contractor: Ista Construction Inc. Photos: HAR
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Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architect
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Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architecture
Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom idea in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architect
Example of a mid-sized trendy 3/4 gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom design in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architect
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Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architect
Bathroom - mid-sized contemporary 3/4 gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom idea in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

Ernest V. DeMaio III, Architect, Tektoniks Architect
Example of a mid-sized trendy 3/4 gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom design in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops