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Master Suite – From Ordinary to Extraordinary
My client’s wish list for a remodeled master suite in the upper Northwest Washington, DC neighborhood of the Palisades included an enlarged bath and dressing area and bumping up the ceiling to create a tray ceiling.
Updating Another Fireplace
I’m always surprised at how easy and yet dramatic it is to update a fireplace. Life, for this firebox, started out in the 1950’s as a country-look brick fireplace.
A Modern Kitchen For A 1950’s Split-Level
The kitchen in this 1950’s split level in Washington, DC had been updated once in the 1980’s. It was overdue for another update — this time, a more modern style central to the house and with better connection to the outdoors.
Enlarging a Master Bath
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.
A Modern Remodeled Hall Bath
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.
Modernizing a Split Level – Part 1
Split levels were the suburban rage in the mid-1950’s and 60’s. Modernizing them can be a bit tricky. In this entryway there are several changes — all non-structural that spell modern:
