Carving Out a Master Suite
 Serene Master Suite My client had recently purchased a 1920′s home near Rock Creek Park in Washington, DC. It had small, cramped rooms and |
| We were able to accommodate all of her desires within the existing footprint. This article is about creating a comfortable master suite on the 2nd floor. Future articles will cover the rest of the affordable renovation including (1) the upscale media room in the basement (the primary role she wanted for the family room) and (2) upgrades to the kitchen and baths, new French doors to the back, a complete paint job, and additional minor modifications. |
| When discussing the bedrooms, my client complained about scurrying from room to room to find clothes and shoes in the morning. And she dreamed of a serene place all her own to luxuriate. Today she lives her dream. She sends me pictures of the bath aglow in chromatherapy lights and claims her dressing room is her favorite room in the house with cubbies for all her shoes and a place for a chair and TV. |
 Floor Plan After We converted 2 bedrooms and a closet-sized bath into a new Master Suite — see the before and after floor plans, below. We retained the original character of the home with richly  Floor Plan Before |
 Details The large-format, honed limestone tile installed without additional frills or trim sets the tone for serene luxury. The outside edges of the large-format tile were bull-nosed and honed creating a simple but elegant detail. The tile was used for all surfaces including floors, tub deck, walls, and vanity countertop. Strict attention to balance and detail works beautifully. Fixtures are reminiscent of the era of the home but without fussy details. |
 The enlarged bedroom has room for a TV, reading chair and desk. Getting rid of the unused window seat added space visually and physically. Replace-ment wood windows with simulated divided lites in both rooms let in views while keeping out the heat, cold and noise of the urban neighbor-hood. We kept to a tight budget without scrimping on the special details that create a luxurious living space. |
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