Example of a transitional home design design in Philadelphia

Inspiration for a rustic freestanding desk light wood floor and brown floor study room remodel in Tampa with green walls

Alcove shower - contemporary white tile and stone slab white floor alcove shower idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

The accomplished physician and owner of this 1920’s bungalow wanted us to transform her second story into one large master retreat, where she could relax in an elegant and soothing setting. The plan we designed and built called for gutting the upstairs, re-configuring the stairs, and carving out attic space for closets. The upstairs consisted of a master bedroom with sitting alcove, master bath and closet, and separate media room with a wet bar. Opulent details and custom built-ins abound, including remote-controlled lighting and window shades, a curved cased opening, furniture-grade cabinetry in every room, Jerusalem Gold honed marble counter tops, onyx sinks, and mosaic tile as artwork. In the media room, a niche in the wall allowed the television to be pulled out for watching or pushed back flush when not in use.

The accomplished physician and owner of this 1920’s bungalow wanted us to transform her second story into one large master retreat, where she could relax in an elegant and soothing setting. The plan we designed and built called for gutting the upstairs, re-configuring the stairs, and carving out attic space for closets. The upstairs consisted of a master bedroom with sitting alcove, master bath and closet, and separate media room with a wet bar. Opulent details and custom built-ins abound, including remote-controlled lighting and window shades, a curved cased opening, furniture-grade cabinetry in every room, Jerusalem Gold honed marble counter tops, onyx sinks, and mosaic tile as artwork. In the media room, a niche in the wall allowed the television to be pulled out for watching or pushed back flush when not in use.

The accomplished physician and owner of this 1920’s bungalow wanted us to transform her second story into one large master retreat, where she could relax in an elegant and soothing setting. The plan we designed and built called for gutting the upstairs, re-configuring the stairs, and carving out attic space for closets. The upstairs consisted of a master bedroom with sitting alcove, master bath and closet, and separate media room with a wet bar. Opulent details and custom built-ins abound, including remote-controlled lighting and window shades, a curved cased opening, furniture-grade cabinetry in every room, Jerusalem Gold honed marble counter tops, onyx sinks, and mosaic tile as artwork. In the media room, a niche in the wall allowed the television to be pulled out for watching or pushed back flush when not in use.

Large transitional master porcelain tile and gray floor freestanding bathtub photo in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a wall-mount sink and a hinged shower door

The accomplished physician and owner of this 1920’s bungalow wanted us to transform her second story into one large master retreat, where she could relax in an elegant and soothing setting. The plan we designed and built called for gutting the upstairs, re-configuring the stairs, and carving out attic space for closets. The upstairs consisted of a master bedroom with sitting alcove, master bath and closet, and separate media room with a wet bar. Opulent details and custom built-ins abound, including remote-controlled lighting and window shades, a curved cased opening, furniture-grade cabinetry in every room, Jerusalem Gold honed marble counter tops, onyx sinks, and mosaic tile as artwork. In the media room, a niche in the wall allowed the television to be pulled out for watching or pushed back flush when not in use.

Inspiration for a coastal bedroom remodel in San Francisco

The accomplished physician and owner of this 1920’s bungalow wanted us to transform her second story into one large master retreat, where she could relax in an elegant and soothing setting. The plan we designed and built called for gutting the upstairs, re-configuring the stairs, and carving out attic space for closets. The upstairs consisted of a master bedroom with sitting alcove, master bath and closet, and separate media room with a wet bar. Opulent details and custom built-ins abound, including remote-controlled lighting and window shades, a curved cased opening, furniture-grade cabinetry in every room, Jerusalem Gold honed marble counter tops, onyx sinks, and mosaic tile as artwork. In the media room, a niche in the wall allowed the television to be pulled out for watching or pushed back flush when not in use.

Large walk-in Master Closet in West LA. This closet in white has it all: decorative drawers, glass doors, specialty glass knobs, crown molding, decorative base molding, 2 double tilt out hampers, 2 jewelry drawers with locks, belt/tie full extensions racks, full extension valet rod, shoe shelves, and a bench with a push latch front panel door.

Example of a small classic dark wood floor family room design in New York with gray walls and a wall-mounted tv

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Example of a large classic gray two-story wood gable roof design in Toronto

Plain sliced black walnut and Calacatta Oro stone clad the master vanity. Basalt stone in various configurations finish the floor of the space and the walk-in shower. Custom stainless steel supports allow for the mirrors to float in the space while creating some separation of the master shower from the master bathroom. Photos by Chen + Suchart Studio LLC

Walk-in closet - mid-sized transitional women's cork floor and brown floor walk-in closet idea in Houston with open cabinets

Simply beautiful fieldstone Master Bathroom. Light wooden drawers and cabinetry are sleek and modern. The free-standing tub pushes this bathroom design over the edge.

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

This secondary master suite has is own balcony to step out and view the mountains on the horizon. The room is simple with the wire brushed oak floor and lack of window and door casing to create the traditional European masonry construction feel.