Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Corner shower - large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower idea in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Old fixer-uppers often require two competing levels of priorities from their new homeowners. First and foremost is the need to immediately attend to those repairs that ensure the continued functioning and general well being of the house’s structure. By nature, these usually demand “house on fire!” status, especially when compared to other types of remodeling work that simply enhances aesthetics and general comfort. In the case of a Delaware couple, a structural issue with the front of their 125 year old Victorian (it was sinking!), along with some other more pressing challenges, put a 13 year long hold on getting the bathroom for which they had long dreamed. The shower enclosure features a base of hexagon patterned tile, bordered by marble subway tiles. The shower enclosure features a base of hexagon patterned tile, bordered by marble subway tiles. By the time Dave Fox Design Build Remodelers was hired to handle the construction, the couple certainly had put plenty of thought into converting a spare second-floor bedroom into the master bath. Courtney Burnett, Fox’s Interior Design Manager on the project, credits the owners for “having great creative minds, with lots of ideas to contribute.” By the time it came to put a formal design plan into place, the client “drove the look while we devised how the space would function.” It’s worth noting that there are drawbacks in being given too much time for advance planning. Owners’ tastes in design may change, while a steady stream of new fixtures and building products always demand consideration up to the last minute. “We had been collecting ideas for a while…pictures of what we liked, but as it turned out, when it came time to select fixtures, tile, etc., we used little from those pictures,” the owners admit. A framed herringbone pattern of subway tiles provides a perfect focal point for the shower. A framed herringbone pattern of subway tiles provides a perfect focal point for the shower. The finished bath exudes an art deco spirit that isn’t true to the home’s Victorian origins, which Burnett attributes to being more of a reflection of the homeowners’ preferences than the actual era of the structure. Despite that incongruity, everyone feels that they have remained true to the house by selecting vintage style elements, including subway tiles for the walls, hexagonal tile for the floors, and a pedestal sink that served as the focal point for the entire room. But as with all dreams, once one is achieved, a new one soon beckons. With the bathroom’s strikingly beautiful turquoise paint barely dry, the completion of that long-awaited project has served to kick-start plans for finishing off the remainder of the Victorian’s second floor.

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Inspiration for a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower remodel in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

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Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Inspiration for a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower remodel in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   One of my favorite things to work on is older homes with a bit of history because I find it an interesting challenge to marry the historical architectural features of a home with modern design elements that work well for my client’s current lifestyle. This home was particularly fun because it was the second kitchen we had done for this family and was quite a departure from the style of the first kitchen. The before shot of the kitchen shows a view from the family room. See the dropped ceiling? We were curious, was this just part of the design or was the dropped ceiling there to hide mechanicals? Well we soon found out that it was mostly decorative (yay!), and with the exception of a little bit of work to some plumbing from an upstairs bathroom and rerouting of the ventilation system within the original floor joists, we were in the clear, phew! The shot of the completed kitchen from roughly the same vantage point shows how much taller the ceilings are. It makes a huge difference in the feel of the space. Dark and gloomy turned fresh and light! Another serious consideration was what do we do with the skinny transom window above the refrigerator. After much back and forth, we decided to eliminate it and do some open shelving instead. This ended up being one of the nicest areas in the room. I am calling it the “fun zone” because it houses all the barware, wine cubbies and a bar fridge — the perfect little buffet spot for entertaining. It is flanked on either side by pull out pantries that I’m sure will get a ton of use. Since the neighboring room has literally three walls of almost full height windows, the kitchen gets plenty of light. The gold shelving brackets, large pendant fixtures over the island and the tile mural behind the range all pay subtle homage to the home’s prairie style architecture and bring a bit of sparkle to the room. Even though the room is quite large, the work triangle is very tight with the large Subzero fridge, sink and range all nearby for easy maneuvering during meal prep. There is seating for four at the island, and work aisles are generous. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: LOMA Studios For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Example of a large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower design in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

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Transitional Aging in Place master suite with double vanity and considerable walk-in shower.
Corner shower - large transitional master ceramic tile and double-sink corner shower idea in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a two-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

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