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These homeowners disliked the mostly brown and tan finishes and bulky features in their primary bathroom. The couple’s designer, Chad Esslinger, describes the space a bit more bluntly. “Outdated and dismal,” he says.
To freshen up the look and feel, the couple created an ideabook on Houzz, with inspiration photos they shared with Esslinger. He worked within the same basic footprint but ditched all the former materials and components. Lots of light and bright finishes brighten the space. Esslinger used the same marble tile in various areas, but to create visual interest and texture he played with pattern and shape — hexagons behind the tub, herringbone on the floor, large-format rectangles in the shower. Deep blue vanities and brass details elevate the style.
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After: “To achieve the space and the kind of openness they wanted, we used steel for the new deck structure,” Shoup says. The deck required only two posts, which were welded to the beams for an elegant and simple design. “This structure is a movement-resistant frame, because this is earthquake country,” Shoup says. The new deck measures 26½ by 14 feet, and the covered patio measures 20 by 16 feet.
Look closely at the left side of this photo, where the original siding meets the new fiber cement siding, to see a thoughtful detail. The new siding juts out from the rest of the facade. “This added a thickness and clearly defined the entry and the area underneath the deck,” Shoup says.
This is an “upside-down” house, meaning the bedrooms are on the ground floor, and the living room opens onto the deck. The deck also can be viewed from the kitchen, as the floor plan is open. It’s easy for the homeowners to pour themselves a cup of coffee in the morning and then enjoy it outside among the tree canopies.
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An overabundance of tan and brown finishes and a large built-in tub made for a drab and heavy look in Michael and Yoshie Davison’s primary bathroom. Yearning for a light and airy feel with a fresh style, they turned to designer Shelley Vilov and project manager David Jordan, both of whom had helped the couple update another bathroom in their home.
The remodeling team replaced the built-in tub with a freestanding model that helped loosen up the layout and allow for a bigger shower. White marble-look porcelain tiles cover the floor and the walls wrapping the shower and tub area, creating a brighter look. Pale gray walls also brighten the space, while midtone gray vanities and chrome fixtures and details add touches of fresh, modern style.
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A backsplash featuring matte white scallop-shaped ceramic tiles brightens the room and adds visual movement. An upgraded 30-inch induction range sits below a hood with wood trim that coordinates with the other wood details in the room. A stainless steel 36-inch counter-depth 4-door smart refrigerator (partially visible) is to the left of the sink.
A pair of modern pendant lights over the island coordinate with other black and brass finishes used in the room. (The kitchen also has recessed LED ceiling lights, which were digitally removed by the photographer to highlight other design details.)
Backsplash: Prado in Andalucia, Mirazur collection, Sonoma Tilemakers; pendant lights: Blaine 16-inch, Rejuvenation; paint colors: Wind’s Breath (walls) and Super White (trim), Benjamin Moore
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