Moisturizing - Photos & Ideas

Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.

Award Winning Bathroom Remodel

Dream Home Construction

Our client contacted us regarding their outdated bathroom. They could not handle taking a shower in their “TOMB” shower anymore. They wanted to update their bathroom giving it a streamlined look with a traditional touch. Our client’s desires were: • Wanted a large open shower • Wanted a larger master closet • Wanted a better way of excising the wall cabinet by the vanity • They wanted to remove their Jacuzzi tub After coming up with a design that satisfied the customer’s needs, we started the demo process and ran into the first obstacle. Because of the construction of the original closed shower, there was no moisture barrier used which caused the existing framing and exterior sheathing to decay. We were also startled by what look like an expanding black cloud of carpenter ants, when we opened up the wall. After making the necessary repairs, we continued with the remodel which consisted of a dramatic large shower, the large subway design, granite shelving along with the bronze accent tile that enhances the over all look of the show er. It also gave it a larger appearance with the custom glass enclose. Another concern we had after relocating the shower to its new location, was that it was under an existing skylight. We felt that there maybe a moisture concern especially during the winter months. To over come this obstacle we installed an exhaust fan near the ceiling in the w all above the shower. We painted the exhaust fan grill the same color of the walls, so the fan would not stand out. To make sure that there would not be any problem with condensation around the skylight , we trimmed the skylight with azek material. We installed custom cabinets that reflected the look the client was trying to achieve. During this process we over came our last obstacle by installing bi-fold style doors on the wall cabinet next to the vanity, which would swing completely out of the way so the customer could have full access to the slide drawers. The handles were placed on the doors to make it look like a regular two door wall cabinet. The bi-fold action also allowanced it to clear a wall sconce.

A Modern Surprise

Carolyn Elleman - Case Design Remodeling Inc.

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 white tile black floor bathroom remodel in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, a vessel sink and white countertops

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Rethink Design Studio

Sources: Floating shelves: Custom design (Rethink Design Studio x AWD of Savannah) Table lamp: Caravan Pacific Credenza: Schoolhouse Electric Co. Woven baskets: Target Turkish towels: bathstyle (Etsy) Glass decanters: Vintage Wall color: BM Silver Song 1557 Vanity color: BM Arctic Shadows 1559 Vanity mirror: Custom teak mirror (Rethink Design Studio x AWD of Savannah) Vanity hardware: Anthropologie Flooring: Heart of Pine Richard Leo Johnson

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Wendy Word Design

Ryan Garvin
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Trio Of Accent Tile

CG&S Design-Build

Photography by Tre Dunham | Interior Design by Carolyn Albert-Kincl Design
Trendy bathroom photo in Austin with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and beige walls

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Artisan Custom Homes

Jim Schimdt
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Work-out Room

TZS Design

A home gym fitted out with a bamboo wood floor. The room was designed for hot yoga and has its own humidifier unit and ultra-silent exhaust system. Special moisture resistant drywall and vapor barriers behind the wall were installed to prevent moisture and heat from traveling into the rest of the house.

America's Best Front Yard

Stephanie D Poole

The height of the natural stone wall is 26" and perfect height for sitting. A six inch space between the side walk and the wall is planted with Cerastium tomentosum or snow-in-summer.