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| Master
Bedroom Turned Master Suite |
The existing
addition on this home featured a second-floor bedroom with
ample space. Unfortunately, the room had the feel of a giant
hallway with a bed stuck at one end. To diversify and better
utilize the area, the homeowners requested a master bathroom
with separate shower and soaking tub, private stool, and a
sink with enough counter space for prepping and primping.
Working from a semi-open floor plan, we integrated the full
bath into the master suite in such a way that both bath and
sleeping areas retain a spacious aesthetic. Raising one of
the stairwell border walls so that it meets the ceiling was
the first step in accomplishing this open-yet-sheltered structure.
The resulting space makes for a generous storage closet accessible
from the landing area.
In the bathroom, a customized tile shower features two cut-outs
above the shower head that allow for natural light to enter
from the opposite side of the room, preserving a bright, vibrant
atmosphere. One wall of the shower serves as the barrier between
the hall and the bathroom, keeping the space remarkably private.
The sculpted granite sink began its life as a piece of scrap
stone, the original edges and naturally-occurring "bore
holes"
in which inspired the finished pattern for the piece. The
finished form provides more counter space than a pedestal,
while occupying less territory than a stocky vanity. An
under-mount sink and single-hole faucet keep the surface
clear and easy to clean.
The sink-bearing wall projects from the knee wall and radiates
forward, furnishing valuable out-of-the-way storage. A second
piece of granite set on the outside of the shower makes a
handy ledge for miscellaneous bath items.
Inside the stepped, curved partition separating the sleeping
area from the bathroom nestles the 21"-deep soaking tub.
Bamboo flooring meets vertical grain bamboo in the tub surround,
which pushes up against a rich red tile at the tub deck.
A cleverly concealed magnetic pop-out panel in the bamboo
offers access to the luxurious tub, creating an ideal space
for relaxation and escape. With lots of open space between
the tub and sink, as well as 19 paint colors adding dimension
and depth to the project, the remodeled area is a true architectural
oasis. |
