bathrooms

Part Two: Laundry & Powder Room Reveal

November 26, 2018

Hi and welcome back to reality after the long holiday weekend! As promised, I have more to share from my clients’ three-part remodel. In case you missed the Master Bath reveal last week, you can check it out here.

First, I’ll start with the laundry room. Like most builder-grade laundry rooms, this one was functional with no style.

And … it was not even functioning to it’s full potential. The entire right wall was left blank … my clients put in their own table as a makeshift folding area.

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The cabinets were painted this lovely custom shade and given new doors and hardware. And in a room like a laundry room, why not go fun and bold with the flooring? We selected this tile that mimics the look of more expensive cement tiles.

A new sink, countertop and faucet updated the old utility sink. And on the other side of the room … brand new cabinetry was added, along with a true designated area for folding laundry and wall-mounted drying racks.

But that’s not all … previously this corner behind the door was just a place for piling up all of the tall household items that wouldn’t fit elsewhere.

But now …

… this “bottom-less” cabinet is the perfect place to hold a clothes steamer or vacuum that you can simply roll right out and use when needed. Of course, we had to add some warm wood tones too …

My client said she actually likes being in her laundry room now … mission accomplished!

Ok – next up is the powder room! This room, while tiny, needed a dose of style to tie-in with the other areas of the house. Here is where we started ….

And after …

Good things come in small packages! The jumping off point for this room was this fantastic watercolor-inspired wallpaper. We matched the color on the custom-built vanity and added shiplap to the back wall.

A favorite library sconce, fun crystal knobs and this gorgeous wall-mount faucet are other details I love.

Once again, I warmed up the space with a touch of natural wood, in the form of this wood-framed mirror that ties in with the existing wood floors. Finally, it’s hard to see in photos, but the quartz countertop has a lovely textured, “leathered” finish.

Thanks for reading along! It was fun to transform these smaller rooms into something fun and fresh!

Photography by Picture Perfect House.

Now & Zen – Master Bathroom Reveal

November 20, 2018

When it comes to home remodeling projects, what’s better than getting a whole new space? Getting three of them! When my clients decided to update their Master bathroom, we talked about how their laundry room and powder room where also needing some love. While the Master was a full gut remodel, the other two spaces were completely transformed as well. Working again with Stephanie Frees of Plain & Posh Distinctive Cabinetry Design, we came up with a plan. Today I’m revealing the Master Bathroom. Are you ready to see where we started?

The builder of this home was obviously of a “More is More!” mindset … more arches, more walls, more steps – all if it making what is not a huge space to begin with feel even more cramped and choppy. While the colors were neutral, they still felt dark and dingy. We wanted to make the room feel light, bright and luxurious … and to tie in with the style we created for this family’s kitchen remodel a couple of years ago. (See A Modern Rustic Kitchen Reveal.)

Ready to see the afters?

Our clients could not be more thrilled – and neither can I! It is the exact same square footage as before but now it feels huge! Even with all of the lights off – it is so bright and cheery. And check out the ceiling! With all of the arches gone, we were able to create this unique hexagon shape from which to hang this gorgeous wood bead chandelier.

One of my preferences when doing bright white spaces is to bring in a warm element. We could have easily done a light floor – white or gray marble, and it would have been beautiful, but maybe a little cold – and certainly not as cozy feeling. When I approached my client about doing a wood-look tile in a herringbone pattern for the floors – (especially since the adjoining bedroom is carpeted … we wouldn’t be competing with more wood), I wasn’t sure if she would be on board. Thankfully, she loved the idea of giving the room a slightly more rustic, farmhouse element.

To refresh your memory – here was the old shower …

And the new …

The entrance is now on an angle and a high window was added inside to bring in light. Another large window was added facing the tub to allow you to see through to the gorgeous mosaic tile on the back wall.

In addition to the sparkle the mosaics add, we dressed up a classic white subway tile with beautiful marble hex tile on the shower floor, gleaming polished nickel fixtures and a stunning lucite door handle.

I have been dying to find just the right project in which to use these vertical double light sconces, and I knew this was the one. As big as they are, they don’t take up much visual space when mounted to the mirror, yet they still make such a statement in the room.

And … just the right quartz counter tops are still a win-win in my book, for both their beauty and durability. This one has such great movement and even some soft brown tones that tie in with the flooring.

Remember the old bathtub?

In it’s place is a curvy soaking tub with a gorgeous free-standing tub filler.

What used to be one straight vanity and a big empty wall …

… is now a beautifully designed double vanity that wraps the corner with mirrors and provides and extra spot with seating for putting on makeup.

What do you think? The perfect place to relax after the Thanksgiving guests leave – am I right? Stay tuned for Part Two of our transformation featuring the laundry and powder rooms!

Photography by Picture Perfect House.

A Suite Transformation

November 16, 2016

You guys … I am so excited to show you the transformation of this Master Bedroom Suite. My clients moved into their beautiful home over two years ago, but as is typical with most families, other areas of the house were prioritized over the Master Bedroom and Bathroom. It was time to show this space a little love! If you follow me on Instagram, you may have seen my sneak peak of the Bedroom last week. Now it’s time for the full reveal of both spaces. I had the pleasure of once again collaborating with Stephanie of Plain & Posh on the Bathroom design. I think you’ll love the results.

Here is where we started in the bedroom – I don’t even have too many pictures as we were basically working with a blank slate. My clients were ready for new furniture, bedding, rug, paint … the works.

And here we are today …

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Photography by Picture Perfect House

Since the bedroom before was mostly neutral and shades of brown, I wanted to bring some color in – pale green walls (Sherwin Williams – Sea Salt) and deep Indigo blue are one of my favorite combinations. Since the Indigo is a strong color, I used it around the room but kept much of the other elements light and neutral. Warm wood tones mixed with brass and marble accents also warmed things up and provided a modern rustic vibe that feels elegant but also cozy.

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One goal was to create a cozy seating area in front of these gorgeous windows … one that would actually get used! Instead of the loveseat that was there previously, I suggested two comfy chairs and an ottoman they could put their feet up on. Tables (for coffee cups … or wine glasses!) were a must and a killer chandelier fills out the space.

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We kept window treatments to a minimum since a) there are so many windows b) my clients really like having all of the windows open during the day since their backyard is so pretty and private and c) we felt like there was enough softness in that area with the chair, ottoman and pillow fabrics. But – for evening privacy and to help darken the room in the early morning, we added pretty textured roller shades from Hunter Douglas that work from a remote. One push of a button and they all come down at once! How cool is that?

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Ok – so magazine spreads rarely show you a TV in the bedroom – but who are we kidding? How great is it to snuggle up in bed and watch TV? The TV wall can still be pretty!

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Just put a gorgeous textured console with ring pulls under it and flank it with brass swing-arm lamps!

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I love how this piece ties in with the nightstands without being too matchy-matchy.

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We tried a few different things over the nightstands … but ultimately decided we needed to go-big-or-go-home. I am obsessed with these mirrors!

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Ok … are you ready to see the Bathroom? Follow me this way …

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Hold -up! I am going to keep you waiting a little longer. 😉 You want to see the “Befores” don’t you?

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Inherited from the previous owners it was a classic 90’s bathroom. But certainly a lot of space to work with! Here it is today …

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The goal here was to create a bathroom that was light, bright and timeless. I always love collaborating on projects with Stephanie of Plain & Posh. She is so creative, has a great eye and her cabinetry designs are both beautiful and functional.

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And how can you not love this beauty …

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The door to the bathroom sits on an angle, so we played that up by laying the tile on angle as well – the diamond pattern is one of my favorite elements.

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For artwork, the acrylic framed close-up photographs of Agate stones bring in a natural, organic element and the colors tie in with the palette we used in the bedroom.

For the shower floor, we chose a basketweave pattern and paired it with a white subway tile running vertically up the wall.

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And finally – those tall ceilings call for a dramatic light fixture. I fell in love with this Bubble light and begged my clients to trust me! SO glad they did – it’s perfect for this bathroom, don’t you think?

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Of course – remodeling always seems to open a can of worms, doesn’t it? Next up on my client’s Wish-list – changing out all of the brass hinges and knobs throughout the house. There are a LOT! Somehow they are lot easier to overlook when you’ve got a gorgeous space like this to live in though, right?

Once again – I can’t thank my clients enough for bringing me into their most personal space to create something beautiful. I hope they love it as much as I do! And a big thank you to the lovely Marina of Picture Perfect House for capturing this space in pictures.

xo-amy

Friday Foursome

April 29, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week.

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Have you ever dreamed of buying a little beach shack on a Caribbean island? This couple did just that. All they needed was 2,000 square feet to create the ultimate island getaway.

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A dream bathroom … inside what would be my dream home …

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I just love these concrete candlesticks – would be cool on a fireplace mantel against a dark colored wall.

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I’m so excited to come across this Etsy shop that sells the most unique blankets, beach towels and picnic blankets. Aren’t these textiles gorgeous?

Friday Foursome

April 22, 2016

Welcome to this week’s Friday Foursome, where I share a few of the things that made me swoon over the past week.

Love this new line of bedding from School House Electric – fun colors and prints for spring as well as great neutrals and stripes (my fave!)

This week I had a lot of my main floor, stairwell and upstairs hallway painted Benjamin Moore’s Classic Gray OC-23 and I LOVE it! It is a barely there color that feels bright and light and fresh without being stark white. It is a great backdrop for adding in color with furniture, artwork and accessories. Above are some examples of Classic Gray used in other homes. (Still cleaning up my own so not quite ready for pictures!)