An eye catching herringbone pattern in the wall tile and light under the floating bathroom cabinet offer unusual details to a bathroom remodel in the Glen Park neighborhood of San Francisco. Paired with the modern fixtures and transparent glass shower, these details create a play of volumes that quietly animate the serene space. Photography by Mark Luthringer

Our Goal with our clients here was to create a space that felt like a high end hotel suite... We wanted our clients to feel as if they had been upgraded to the best room in the hotel... but they don't ever have to check out! From built in closet cabinets to a eucalyptus steam shower... This space is perfect... ------------ Barstow Construction is a boutique Design & Build firm. We are a Husband and wife team who built high end homes in Richmond and Vancouver, British Columbia. Please don't hesitate to drop us and email and ASK us a question! We would love to help you build your dream project!

Large trendy gray two-story stucco exterior home photo in Vancouver

This renovated brick rowhome in Boston’s South End offers a modern aesthetic within a historic structure, creative use of space, exceptional thermal comfort, a reduced carbon footprint, and a passive stream of income. DESIGN PRIORITIES. The goals for the project were clear - design the primary unit to accommodate the family’s modern lifestyle, rework the layout to create a desirable rental unit, improve thermal comfort and introduce a modern aesthetic. We designed the street-level entry as a shared entrance for both the primary and rental unit. The family uses it as their everyday entrance - we planned for bike storage and an open mudroom with bench and shoe storage to facilitate the change from shoes to slippers or bare feet as they enter their home. On the main level, we expanded the kitchen into the dining room to create an eat-in space with generous counter space and storage, as well as a comfortable connection to the living space. The second floor serves as master suite for the couple - a bedroom with a walk-in-closet and ensuite bathroom, and an adjacent study, with refinished original pumpkin pine floors. The upper floor, aside from a guest bedroom, is the child's domain with interconnected spaces for sleeping, work and play. In the play space, which can be separated from the work space with new translucent sliding doors, we incorporated recreational features inspired by adventurous and competitive television shows, at their son’s request. MODERN MEETS TRADITIONAL. We left the historic front facade of the building largely unchanged - the security bars were removed from the windows and the single pane windows were replaced with higher performing historic replicas. We designed the interior and rear facade with a vision of warm modernism, weaving in the notable period features. Each element was either restored or reinterpreted to blend with the modern aesthetic. The detailed ceiling in the living space, for example, has a new matte monochromatic finish, and the wood stairs are covered in a dark grey floor paint, whereas the mahogany doors were simply refinished. New wide plank wood flooring with a neutral finish, floor-to-ceiling casework, and bold splashes of color in wall paint and tile, and oversized high-performance windows (on the rear facade) round out the modern aesthetic. RENTAL INCOME. The existing rowhome was zoned for a 2-family dwelling but included an undesirable, single-floor studio apartment at the garden level with low ceiling heights and questionable emergency egress. In order to increase the quality and quantity of space in the rental unit, we reimagined it as a two-floor, 1 or 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with a modern aesthetic, increased ceiling height on the lowest level and provided an in-unit washer/dryer. The apartment was listed with Jackie O'Connor Real Estate and rented immediately, providing the owners with a source of passive income. ENCLOSURE WITH BENEFITS. The homeowners sought a minimal carbon footprint, enabled by their urban location and lifestyle decisions, paired with the benefits of a high-performance home. The extent of the renovation allowed us to implement a deep energy retrofit (DER) to address air tightness, insulation, and high-performance windows. The historic front facade is insulated from the interior, while the rear facade is insulated on the exterior. Together with these building enclosure improvements, we designed an HVAC system comprised of continuous fresh air ventilation, and an efficient, all-electric heating and cooling system to decouple the house from natural gas. This strategy provides optimal thermal comfort and indoor air quality, improved acoustic isolation from street noise and neighbors, as well as a further reduced carbon footprint. We also took measures to prepare the roof for future solar panels, for when the South End neighborhood’s aging electrical infrastructure is upgraded to allow them. URBAN LIVING. The desirable neighborhood location allows the both the homeowners and tenant to walk, bike, and use public transportation to access the city, while each charging their respective plug-in electric cars behind the building to travel greater distances. OVERALL. The understated rowhouse is now ready for another century of urban living, offering the owners comfort and convenience as they live life as an expression of their values. Eric Roth Photo

Example of a 1950s bathroom design in San Diego

Our client had the laundry room down in the basement, like so many other homes, but could not figure out how to get it upstairs. There simply was no room for it, so when we were called in to design the bathroom, we were asked to figure out a way to do what so many home owners are doing right now. That is; how do we bring the laundry room upstairs where all of the bedrooms are located, where all the dirty laundry is generated, saving us from having to go down 3 floors back and forth. So, the looming questions were, can this be done in our already small bathroom area, and If this can be done, how can we do it to make it fit within the upstairs living quarters seamlessly? It would take some creative thinking, some compromising and some clients who trust you enough to make some decisions that would affect not only their bathroom but their closets, their hallway, parts of their master bedroom and then having the logistics to work around their family, going in and out of their private sanctuary, keeping the area clean while generating a mountain of dust and debris, all in the same breath of being mindful of their precious children and a lovely dog.

Alex Strazzanti Photography
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master white tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile tub/shower combo design in Seattle with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

New bedroom/office space for a young professional woman in the fashion/tech industry.
Bedroom - large contemporary master light wood floor bedroom idea in Toronto with purple walls

Who said white walls meant boring? Our clients desired a space where they could relax and wash away the stress of a busy day. We used neutral tones and natural materials to create a bathroom that is easy on the eyes without sacrificing warmth and textural interest. Photo Credit: Misheck Chimaliro

Our Goal with our clients here was to create a space that felt like a high end hotel suite... We wanted our clients to feel as if they had been upgraded to the best room in the hotel... but they don't ever have to check out! From built in closet cabinets to a eucalyptus steam shower... This space is perfect... ------------ Barstow Construction is a boutique Design & Build firm. We are a Husband and wife team who built high end homes in Richmond and Vancouver, British Columbia. Please don't hesitate to drop us and email and ASK us a question! We would love to help you build your dream project!

Tile designs and styles vary greatly, but something about subway tile seems timeless. Our client's bathroom contained a large tub that was unused, so they desired to have a shower installed in its place. The question that arose was what to do with the large window above the old tub. We decided to incorporate the glass block window into the new design to save the natural light that it provided. The bathroom also contained a smaller shower that we converted into a linen closet to provide needed storage for the master bathroom. Along with these improvements, we also updated the double vanity and installed new vinyl plank flooring to pull the space together. Once we completed the material selection process, we prepared to deliver our clients ideal space.

Our Goal with our clients here was to create a space that felt like a high end hotel suite... We wanted our clients to feel as if they had been upgraded to the best room in the hotel... but they don't ever have to check out! From built in closet cabinets to a eucalyptus steam shower... This space is perfect... ------------ Barstow Construction is a boutique Design & Build firm. We are a Husband and wife team who built high end homes in Richmond and Vancouver, British Columbia. Please don't hesitate to drop us and email and ASK us a question! We would love to help you build your dream project!

When it came time for these clients to build their dream home, they chose our team to help bring it to life. They were interested in our guidance and ability to walk them through the process. They had many must haves for this home. Nine-foot ceilings in the foyer and great room were a must as was the exposed log roof system in the great room. Open concept on the main level was important for family time as was a dining table large enough to seat twelve. The first floor also includes a large kitchen, walk-in pantry, office large enough to become a master bedroom in the future, laundry room, and mudroom with plenty of storage and half bath nearby. Three season sunroom connecting to large patio allows even more space to enjoy family time. The second floor offers a master suite and two additional bedrooms, a sitting room, and a built-in nook for a grand piano. Our team was able to ask them the important questions about their living style to maximize their lake-front footprint and to incorporate all their must haves into a unique design. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Master Bedroom with Red Bed Frame and custom drapery and bedding.
Bedroom - traditional master light wood floor bedroom idea in Charlotte

Tile designs and styles vary greatly, but something about subway tile seems timeless. Our client's bathroom contained a large tub that was unused, so they desired to have a shower installed in its place. The question that arose was what to do with the large window above the old tub. We decided to incorporate the glass block window into the new design to save the natural light that it provided. The bathroom also contained a smaller shower that we converted into a linen closet to provide needed storage for the master bathroom. Along with these improvements, we also updated the double vanity and installed new vinyl plank flooring to pull the space together. Once we completed the material selection process, we prepared to deliver our clients ideal space.

"Kerry Taylor was professional and courteous from our first meeting forwards. We took a long time to decide on our final design but Kerry and his design team were patient and respectful and waited until we were ready to move forward. There was never a sense of being pushed into anything we didn’t like. They listened, carefully considered our requests and delivered an awesome plan for our new bathroom. Kerry also broke down everything so that we could consider several alternatives for features and finishes and was mindful to stay within our budget. He accommodated some on-the-fly changes, after construction was underway and suggested effective solutions for any unforeseen problems that arose. Having construction done in close proximity to our master bedroom was a challenge but the excellent crew TaylorPro had on our job made it relatively painless: courteous and polite, arrived on time daily, worked hard, pretty much nonstop and cleaned up every day before leaving. If there were any delays, Kerry made sure to communicate with us quickly and was always available to talk when we had concerns or questions." This Carlsbad couple yearned for a generous master bath that included a big soaking tub, double vanity, water closet, large walk-in shower, and walk in closet. Unfortunately, their current master bathroom was only 6'x12'. Our design team went to work and came up with a solution to push the back wall into an unused 2nd floor vaulted space in the garage, and further expand the new master bath footprint into two existing closet areas. These inventive expansions made it possible for their luxurious master bath dreams to come true. Just goes to show that, with TaylorPro Design & Remodeling, fitting a square peg in a round hole could be possible! Photos by: Jon Upson

Amazing great room / modern kitchen. under mount stainless sinks, stainless appliances, showcase cabinets, glass lighting fixtures Cabinets and Countertops by Chris and Dick's, Salt Lake City, Utah. Design: Sita Montgomery Interiors Build: Cameo Homes Cabinets: Master Brands Countertops: Granite Paint: Benjamin Moore Photo: Lucy Call

"Kerry Taylor was professional and courteous from our first meeting forwards. We took a long time to decide on our final design but Kerry and his design team were patient and respectful and waited until we were ready to move forward. There was never a sense of being pushed into anything we didn’t like. They listened, carefully considered our requests and delivered an awesome plan for our new bathroom. Kerry also broke down everything so that we could consider several alternatives for features and finishes and was mindful to stay within our budget. He accommodated some on-the-fly changes, after construction was underway and suggested effective solutions for any unforeseen problems that arose. Having construction done in close proximity to our master bedroom was a challenge but the excellent crew TaylorPro had on our job made it relatively painless: courteous and polite, arrived on time daily, worked hard, pretty much nonstop and cleaned up every day before leaving. If there were any delays, Kerry made sure to communicate with us quickly and was always available to talk when we had concerns or questions." This Carlsbad couple yearned for a generous master bath that included a big soaking tub, double vanity, water closet, large walk-in shower, and walk in closet. Unfortunately, their current master bathroom was only 6'x12'. Our design team went to work and came up with a solution to push the back wall into an unused 2nd floor vaulted space in the garage, and further expand the new master bath footprint into two existing closet areas. These inventive expansions made it possible for their luxurious master bath dreams to come true. Just goes to show that, with TaylorPro Design & Remodeling, fitting a square peg in a round hole could be possible! Photos by: Jon Upson