Mating pair of Acmon Blue butterflies (Plebejus acmon) on California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum) which is native to California. Photo by Treebeard

A wall-mounted mirror gets a custom update in minutes with the addition of a MirrorMate frame. The frame easily presses onto the mirror while it's on the wall. 65+ styles available. Frame syle shown: Cherokee Montauk Sand

A wall-mounted, plate glass mirror gets a custom upgrade in just minutes with the addition of a MirrorMate frame. The frame easily presses onto the mirror while it's on the wall. 65+ styles available. Frame style shown: Cherokee Slim Licorice

A wall-mounted, plate glass mirror gets a custom upgrade in just minutes with the addition of a MirrorMate frame. The frame easily presses onto the mirror while it's on the wall. 65+ styles available. Frame style shown: Cherokee Mocha Walnut

A MirrorMate frame was added to the on-the-wall plate glass bathroom mirror in just minutes. The custom-cut, pre-taped mirror frame presses right onto the glass for an instant bathroom makeover. Frame style shown: Chelsea Espresso

A MirrorMate frame was added to the on-the-wall plate glass bathroom mirror in just minutes. The custom-cut, pre-taped mirror frame presses right onto the glass for an instant bathroom makeover. Frame style shown: Newport Weathered White.

A MirrorMate frame in Acadia Oiled Bronze was added to the plate glass bathroom mirror to complete the makeover. Photo credit: MirrorMate
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Charlotte

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

A MirrorMate frame in Portage Pebbled White was added to the plate glass mirror to complete the bathroom makeover.
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Charlotte

A wall-mounted mirror gets a custom update in minutes with the addition of a MirrorMate frame. The frame easily presses onto the mirror while it's on the wall. Frame syle shown: Chelsea Pewter Bronze

Sean Cowan of Sean Michael Design in Chicago, IL.
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Chicago

A MirrorMate frame in the Bellemeade Vintage Champagne style was added to a plate glass mirror to create an up-to-date, finished look in a matter of minutes. The custom-cut frame simply presses on to the glass while the mirror is on the wall. Photo credit: MirrorMate

A MirrorMate frame was added to the bare, plate glass mirror while on the wall to complete the mirror. The style is Lexington. Photo credit: MirrorMate

This plate glass mirror was framed while on the wall, using a MirrorMate frame in the Grandezza style. The dark color makes the mirror pop on the gray wall. Photo Credit: MirrorMate

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Large transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Boston with gray walls

A MirrorMate frame in Broadway Brushed Chrome was added to the plate glass mirror to complete the bathroom makeover. Photo credit: MirrorMate
Trendy bathroom photo in Charlotte

A MirrorMate frame in Providence Gold was added to the plate glass mirror to complete the look of the bathroom.
Example of a classic bathroom design in Charlotte

A MirrorMate frame in Cherokee Dark Walnut was added to the plate glass mirror to complete the makeover. Photo credit: MirrorMate
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Charlotte

A MirrorMate frame was added to the plate glass mirror while on the wall using MirrorMate's Grandezza style in aged silver. Photo Credit: MirrorMate