Bathroom: Spa Oasis
This single lady had lived with her outdated bathroom long enough and she was ready for a beautiful change. Before, the bathroom was chopped into two spaces making it feel tiny and cramped, and while it had both a bath and detached shower, the shower was a small, scary little cell she hated to use. The sink was too small, and set in a vanity that was at an odd angle.
We knew that a layout change would make this space feel twice its original size, so we took out the door dividing the two spaces, put a glass-tiled, generous shower where the tub had been, and put a sexy soaking tub in the place of the tiny shower stall and detached vanity space.
Together we chose colors and materials that would feel airy and beautiful, and would compliment her mid-century house. Now this bathroom reflects the beauty of the homeowner herself, and is worthy of the care she takes of her home.
We knew that a layout change would make this space feel twice its original size, so we took out the door dividing the two spaces, put a glass-tiled, generous shower where the tub had been, and put a sexy soaking tub in the place of the tiny shower stall and detached vanity space.
Together we chose colors and materials that would feel airy and beautiful, and would compliment her mid-century house. Now this bathroom reflects the beauty of the homeowner herself, and is worthy of the care she takes of her home.
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Bathroom: 3 Simple Facelifts
It’s amazing how much of a difference new vanities, counter, flooring and lighting and paint can make! These three bathrooms were all given vanity facelifts with cabinet refacing, fresh flooring, fixtures, stone counters and lighting, making the whole home feel more up-to-date at a fraction of the cost of remodels that also take out and replace tubs and toilets. Sometimes all you need is a makeover.
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Kitchen remodel: Craftsman Classic
This family had outgrown their home and bought a wonderful new bungalow with a kitchen way overdue for a remodel. Not only were the cabinets falling apart, there was very little counter space, no place for a modern fridge, and it was cut off from the rest of the home. Their goals was to create an open, family-friendly kitchen that would still suit the bungalow style of the rest of the vintage home.
We overhauled the functionality of the space by eliminating the triple window that stared right into the neighbor’s home and replaced it with two generous windows on the wall facing the trees and view. We also opened up the wall to the dining room to connect the kitchen to the rest of the house, and installed radiant heat under the kitchen tile so we could get rid of the big radiator taking up valuable kitchen floor space.
Then, to keep to the bungalow feel we installed mahogany cabinets, craftsman style subway tile backsplashes, and tile flooring in happy pale ocean blue and sea-foam green. We knew that granite counters would work against the historical feel so we chose quartz counters that felt very organic and complimented the other finishes, and then finally finished the space with recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances, creating a warm and friendly kitchen with modern conveniences.
We overhauled the functionality of the space by eliminating the triple window that stared right into the neighbor’s home and replaced it with two generous windows on the wall facing the trees and view. We also opened up the wall to the dining room to connect the kitchen to the rest of the house, and installed radiant heat under the kitchen tile so we could get rid of the big radiator taking up valuable kitchen floor space.
Then, to keep to the bungalow feel we installed mahogany cabinets, craftsman style subway tile backsplashes, and tile flooring in happy pale ocean blue and sea-foam green. We knew that granite counters would work against the historical feel so we chose quartz counters that felt very organic and complimented the other finishes, and then finally finished the space with recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances, creating a warm and friendly kitchen with modern conveniences.
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Bathroom: Marble and Glass
The owners of this out-dated bathroom wanted a new look that would make their guests say ‘wow’. We wanted to create a ‘wow’ that would also be long-lasting, so we designed a room that felt both up to date and timeless, with a nod to vintage styling.
First we stripped it down to bare studs and installed an extra deep soaking tub and redid the plumbing to allow for two sinks. We laid marble flooring, installed ebony-colored cabinetry topped with a marble counter, and wrapped the room in fresh white subway tile capped with a chair rail. An impressive wall of glass adds sparkle, as do the bright, shiny chrome fixtures including three sconces and his and her mirrors.
What was once an off-the-shelf standard bath is now a breath-taking beauty, and the timeless, vintage inspired look is one that they and their guests will enjoy for years to come.
First we stripped it down to bare studs and installed an extra deep soaking tub and redid the plumbing to allow for two sinks. We laid marble flooring, installed ebony-colored cabinetry topped with a marble counter, and wrapped the room in fresh white subway tile capped with a chair rail. An impressive wall of glass adds sparkle, as do the bright, shiny chrome fixtures including three sconces and his and her mirrors.
What was once an off-the-shelf standard bath is now a breath-taking beauty, and the timeless, vintage inspired look is one that they and their guests will enjoy for years to come.
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Kitchen Remodel: Bungalow Classic
This energetic family of four had outgrown their home and bought a vintage Ballard bungalow that needed a serious kitchen remodel. The color palette was inspired by the handmade-in-Seattle tile the homeowner found at Restoration Tile, and the overall style was designed to compliment the architecture of the home. Architect Tom Kayser developed the layout, then Rivalee worked with the homeowners to choose all the finishes, combining painted cabinets, stained cabinets, stone and butcher block counters, antique inspired hardware and lighting to create a vintage feeling in this new, updated room.
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Bathroom: Subway and Slate
This was one of those gut-it-and-start-over remodels. We completely remodeled the space creating a larger bathroom area and separate toilet closet opposite the sink area. Though larger than it had been, it was still a modestly-sized bathroom so we opted for a light color palette of sea greens and white painted cabinets and topped the half-wall in the shower with glass. Then to anchor the space we finished the floors and lower half of the shower in slate tile.
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Bathroom: Simple and Clean
No matter how functional a bathroom might be, starting every day staring at a dingy, outdated room in poor lighting doesn’t make you feel your best.
This homeowner wanted a clean, simple, contemporary update, so we tile the bath and floor, brought in a new, elegant vanity and mirror that made the most of her limited space, updated the lighting, and installed under-floor heat and an efficient toilet. These simple changes added value to the house both for the homeowner and to the house itself should she ever decide to sell.
This homeowner wanted a clean, simple, contemporary update, so we tile the bath and floor, brought in a new, elegant vanity and mirror that made the most of her limited space, updated the lighting, and installed under-floor heat and an efficient toilet. These simple changes added value to the house both for the homeowner and to the house itself should she ever decide to sell.
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Kitchen: Granite counters, mosaic backsplash
Nothing dates a kitchen quite as much as worn formica with oak trim and faded, stained wallpaper. We replaced the counters with gorgeous bianco antico granite and tiled the backsplash in a long, sleek stone mosaic, creating a soft, sophisticated, high-end kitchen to match their new appliances.
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Bathroom: Zen remodel
This guest bath suffered from insufficient lighting and a poor layout that made showering feel like being in a dungeon. We removed the half wall that separated the shower from the rest of the bathroom, opening up the room and bringing much needed light into the shower space. Natural pebble flooring and a linen-weave texture in the tile, along with serene aqua blue paint created a spa-like atmosphere, enhanced by the built in bench and dual shower head. Additionally we moved the shower head to the left wall so it could be installed at a normal height so the user needn’t squat to be under the water!
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Bathroom: Ready to Sell
This bathroom was tired and tattered and was not going to help sell the owner’s home, especially with water damage coming from a leak in the upstairs plumbing! We gutted the bathroom, repaired the leak, and made a fresh start with neutral porcelain floor tile and latte colored wall tile accented with a touch of sparkly glass. We furnished the room with elegant espresso finishes on the vanity, mirror and storage cabinet, and warmed the room with creamy white walls, satin nickel fixtures and a silk shower curtain. This is now a bathroom any potential buyer can see themselves in, adding value to the home!
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Bathroom: A Little Burlesque
After a while every bathroom needs a little facelift. The linoleum in this small bath was stained and never looked clean, and the vanity was terribly outdated. We ripped out the flooring and vanity, installed charming black and white tile and a bright white vanity, and painted the room a soft powder blue. A new shower curtain and some pinup-girl art and we managed a vintage-inspired easy update for just $1250.
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