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Modern Ranch Reno: Part 2

November 9, 2021bathroom, Master Suite, renovationLeave a Comment

Modern Ranch Reno: Master Suite & Kids Bath

November 9, 2021

Today, I am taking you through the renovations of the first floor of the Modern Ranch project. This renovation gave my clients a stunning Master Suite and a functional full bathroom for their boys. The existing main level of the ranch home had four small bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The Master Bedroom was the largest bedroom but still rather tight for a Master Suite. It’s bathroom was tiny, dark and dated. There was also little closet space for two people to share.

I am so thrilled to show you how we used the existing footprint of their home to accomplish all the things this young family needs. By reconfiguring existing space on both levels, we doubled the square footage of their home and also gave them smart updated spaces that function for their modern family! Read on to see more details about the main floor renovations. You can also read all about the basement renovation part of the project here.

When we designed the new basement space in phase 1 of the project, we gained two additional bedrooms and another full bathroom. I knew we could combine two of the bedrooms on the main level to make a true Master Suite without losing space and increase the home’s market value. We also updated the other full bath on the main floor for their three boys giving them a space that would grow with them.

We carried the Mid Century design influence into the design of the Master Suite focusing on creating a modern yet relaxing private space. At the top of my client’s wish list was a double vanity, a large shower and a walk in closet with lots of storage. This busy Mom of three also really wanted a free standing soaker tub and we found the space to make it happen.

We had to sacrifice a pretty cute little baby room to become the new walk in closet but the end result was worth it. Thankfully, the little guy was also super excited about joining his older brother in a room with bunk beds! The Master bedroom was expanded almost two feet by taking some of the existing closet and old bathroom space. We also stole square footage from the existing baby room and it’s closet to gain room for the larger bathroom.

By using all of the existing hardwood floors in the baby room turned closet and the Master we saved a large amount of money and limited waste in the landfill. We recycled some of the flooring from the baby room and interlaced it in the Master where we gained our 2 square feet from the previous closet space and the footprint of the old bathroom.

The details of the project really came together to make the space feel private and timeless. The custom white oak vanity provides much needed storage. We chose a beautiful yet simple white quartz for the countertop from Rock Tops. The large floor tile and contrasting matte black fixtures and shower tile look so bold against them. The brass sconces and cabinet hardware add a layer of elegance to everything. A new walnut and matte black sconce from added a statement to the Master Bedroom. The locking barn door to the bathroom can be closed for privacy or left open to let in the natural light across the entire suite.

I love this beautiful bathtub space by the window we were able to give this deserving Mom. We ran the floor tile up the wall to create a seamless design that is also waterproof.

Giving a facelift to the hall bath for the boys was also a big priority. They needed storage and a hardworking place where they could all be at once. The modern undermount trough style sink from Scarabeo with two single faucets makes it easier for sharing. The custom white oak vanity allows for both drawer and open storage and needed counterspace. The sleek fossil gray quartz from Rock Tops gives the vanity a concrete industrial look. We also added new black matte hex tile and fresh stacked white subway tile in the shower to freshen it up. A new large mirror topped with brass globe sconces really made the whole bathroom come together.

Here’s a few more pictures of where we started! I loved taking the challenge of this existing space and turning it into space that this family will use for many years. We were able to save money by working within the walls and not changing windows and recycling the wood floors. Ranch homes often provide a lot of square footage that just needs to be looked at differently.

It was so fun to see this entire project come to life. My clients were incredibly patient tackling it all during a pandemic! As any project, there were a few challenges but we made it work. The result is a beautiful, modern home that functions so much better for their family giving them private space and also room to entertain and live more comfortably. Their youngest has already claimed Mom’s new bath tub!

Thanks for following along here!

xo -Lindsay

Belinder Mid Century Remodel: Part 1

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020bathroom1 Comment

Belinder Remodel: Part 1

November 18, 2020

I am so happy to share Part 1 of this remodel with you! My amazing client’s have been so incredibly patient starting this project literally as Covid hit and then watching the project come to a complete standstill during stay at home orders. Add in three young kids and two parents working from home, and a remodel project takes on a whole new level! We are finally finishing up just in time for the holidays. I am very excited for this family to enjoy their new spaces!

My clients have incredible taste and love mid century design. A little over five years ago, my clients remodeled the existing space and added a master bedroom addition. These two bathrooms and the kitchen were the only rooms not included in the first remodel. I loved taking the challenge of blending these rooms into the mid century modern style of the rest of the home. Here are some of my favorite photos and details from Part 1 of the remodel.

A Powder Room is a great little place to make a big impact. We took this narrow and long space that guests use and went dramatic. We knew we wanted to make it simple yet bold so we decided to build a floating quartz sink and wood shelf. The beautiful black grasscloth wallpaper from Magnolia Home and the Brizo luxe gold wall mounted faucet really make big statements in this small space. The owner fell in love with this pendant designed by architect Bertrand Balas from Lumens. The black grasscloth is the perfect backdrop for the pendant and is stunning when lit against it.

The second bathroom was a dark and dated full bath that is used for guests and that will one day be used for a teenage boy. I wanted the bathroom to be light, bright and have clean lines. It needed to function more efficiently with more counter space and storage. We decided to get rid of the dated bathtub and add a walk in shower. The clients fell for this soot chevron tile from Mission Stone Tile and we used it to create a stunning accent wall in the shower. I love the variation in the tile and how it pops against the gorgeous statuario floor and wall tile.

The matte black shower fixture and sink faucet by Moen paired perfectly with the freestanding walnut vanity and the brass accents. The large rounded edge mirror is from Rejuvenation and really opens up the room even more.

I am so thrilled with the two new bathrooms and hope that my clients will enjoy them for many years to come. By making these bathrooms beautiful yet functional, they now blend with the rest of their stylish family home. I can’t wait to show you Phase 2 of the project, that includes the kitchen, panty and mud room areas!

xo -Lindsay

A Bright New Bathroom for a New Year

January 23, 2020February 5, 2020UncategorizedLeave a Comment

A BRIGHT NEW BATHROOM FOR A NEW YEAR

January 23, 2020

A bright, functional and fun bathroom was at the top of my client’s wish list for their chic teenage girl. We took this dated and dark bathroom and gave it a complete overhaul to make it work for this teenager. I think her two younger sisters are already eyeing it for their own one day once big sis is gone!

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The existing bathroom layout worked well, but it needed a new vanity to maximize storage and better lighting to make the space work. The client wanted a colored vanity and was open to the idea of hexagon cement tile to make the bathroom fresh and modern.

The gray hexagon tile is a statement, yet neutral, so it can last for years. The beautiful custom vanity offers functional drawers freeing up valuable counter space for all the things! I am in love with how the tile turned out. The dark hexagon really contrasts nicely with the light blue green of the vanity and the lighter countertop and shower tile. It really brings the wow factor to the space!

We mixed metals so the polished chrome faucets and cabinet hardware look stunning next to the black mirror and towel fixtures. I couldn’t be more happy with the way they compliment each other.

The icing on the cake are the sconces. I wanted something modern and chrome that gave this girl good lighting for when she needed it while adding dimension to the space. We put the sconces on a dimmer switch so that she can adjust the brightness of the sconces when needed. I have found that everyone has their own opinion about how much light they like to see themselves in!

The dated shower also got an overhaul with new floor and wall tile and a rain shower faucet that really work for this small but very important space. Adding a glass frameless door to the shower design really opened up the space further and lets the light in. I am so pleased with how the bathroom turned out and hope the family enjoys it for a long time.