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Inspiration for a large timeless master gray tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and a hinged shower door

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Inspiration for a large timeless medium tone wood floor and brown floor sunroom remodel in Philadelphia with a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace and a standard ceiling

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Example of a cottage beige two-story stone gable roof design in Philadelphia

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Example of a huge classic u-shaped light wood floor enclosed kitchen design in Philadelphia with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, soapstone countertops, white backsplash, colored appliances, an island and subway tile backsplash

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Mid-sized elegant freestanding desk medium tone wood floor and brown floor home office library photo in Philadelphia with white walls

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Living room - large traditional enclosed medium tone wood floor living room idea in Philadelphia with white walls

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Large elegant medium tone wood floor single front door photo in Philadelphia with purple walls and a purple front door

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Example of a classic gender-neutral light wood floor playroom design in Philadelphia with gray walls

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Inspiration for a timeless medium tone wood floor hallway remodel in Philadelphia with beige walls

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Example of a classic master white tile and stone tile marble floor corner shower design in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops and gray walls

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Mid-sized traditional gray three-story stone gable roof idea in Philadelphia

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Large elegant brown three-story stone gable roof photo in Philadelphia with a shingle roof

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Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse brown two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof remodel in Philadelphia with a shingle roof

New window with transom adds natural light to the sink area
Small elegant l-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

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Eat-in kitchen - small traditional l-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen idea in Boston with a double-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances and no island

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless dark wood floor and brown floor sunroom remodel in Philadelphia with no fireplace and a standard ceiling

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Bedroom - mid-sized traditional master dark wood floor bedroom idea in Philadelphia with gray walls and no fireplace