At the Intersection of Art, Architecture & Design

My clients own a 1920’s federal style duplex. When they called me, their basement included a partially finished laundry room with a toilet. We succeeded in giving them everything on their wish list including:

Like many baths from the 1950′s and before, the original bath was quite small. This is the story of a restful yet energizing modern bath — a remodel of a classic pink and black 1950′s bath.

What makes a shower comfortable in size and configuration for one individual to shower? While code says 30″ square is allowed, for me this is far too small — and I’m small to begin with. In my opinion, a shower needs to be at least 30″ wide and preferably 34″ to 36″ wide.

One place to save money without sacrificing function or looks is in yor choice of matrial for the shower pan.

Let’s talk today about 4 types of bathroom sinks: vessel sinks (which sit on top of the countertop — like a bowl or vessel, drop-in sinks that have a rim that sits on top of the countertop but the bowl is beneath the countertop,undermount sinks that are mounted underneat a hole in the countertop, and [...]

Your choice about a tub for the bath can be frustrating. Think comfort first!

Before we remodeled, this bath was a classic hall bath dating from the 1950′s. White and black tile, gray-patterned Formica countertops, a standard white-enameled cast iron tub.

Built in 1903, this vernacular farmhouse had small rooms, limited closets, and poor flow. The owners wanted a luxurious master suite without increasing the footprint of the house. We consolidated two small bedrooms into a spacious master bedroom.

This bath uses a combination of inexpensive stock material and custom glass tile to make an attractive Retro statement.  Notice the inlaid glass tile as you approach the bath from the bedroom.  The sink was placed in the corner so that large windows could let in light from two sides.  A simple light fixture and [...]

This article is about carving out a comfortable and luxurious master suite in a 1920′s home within the existing footprint. We converted 2 bedrooms and a closet-sized bath into a new Master Suite — see the before and after floor plans.