12 May A Master Suite Remodel
When I create a design for a home’s master suite, I want the most comfortable, functional space possible that also matches the homeowners’ style and personality. From the bathroom to the bedroom to the closet, a master suite should be the ultimate retreat for its inhabitants as this is the one space that is completely theirs. In a major remodel of a home in Colorado, the master suite left much to be desired, spatially in particular. Originally, the master bathroom and bedroom were on separate floors; the master bath was accessible through a closet area connected to the home’s living room, while a spiral staircase led to the master bedroom on the second floor. The result was a disjointed and impractical space that completely failed to take advantage of the amazing views the house provided.
We reconfigured the master suite entirely, combining the bath and bedroom on the ground floor and taking out the spiral staircase. We turned the closet into a hallway leading into the bedroom, pushing the bathroom and the master closet to the back. In the bedroom, we added floor-to-ceiling windows facing east so my clients could watch the sunrise in the morning, and look out over the night lights of Boulder in the evening.
Upstairs, we turned the old master bedroom into a bedroom and bath, a layout that made a much better use of the space.
The old master bathroom, like much of the original house, felt totally disconnected from the amazing mountain surroundings. We took out the bold blue patterned tile and created a simpler, organic feel with faux stone floor tiles, an all-glass shower, light quartz counter tops, dark wood cabinets, and grey wall tile. The focal point of the bathroom became the free-standing tub and the amazing view from the large windows. The wavy tile I used behind the tub was a great way to accentuate the organic look, its large scale making the space feel big and airy. I used a small navy glass tile for the horizontal lines which served two purposes—it added a nice counter weight to the rougher texture of the stone, and brought in the accent color we used throughout the house.
The dark wood cabinets are a sharp contrast to the lighter tones in the bathroom. I wanted minimal movement and pattern in the counter tops, so I chose a durable quartz material that resembles concrete and water-falled it over the edge of the cabinets. The cabinet hardware, plumbing and light fixtures are chrome, which adds a little shine and sparkle. I added more storage space through recessed medicine cabinets behind the mirrors, one of my favorite ways to create much-needed, convenient storage. The finishing touch was the Buddha statue from my clients’ art collection.
The largest transformation in the master suite came from reorienting the space to take full advantage of the view. The rest of the design did not need any more bang—we simply played off that incredible view and chose artwork from my clients’ collection to pull the room together. Our color palette was gray accented with navy and gold, which we mirrored both in our fabric choices as well as the artwork. We installed frosted glass doors coming into the bedroom and going into the bathroom to borrow as much light from other places as we could. The glass doors also made their master suite feel open and connected, instead of closed off.
Completely remodeling this master suite made the best use of space and created a peaceful, organic design my clients can relax in and enjoy. The changes made the space feel as though it had grown out of its amazing setting instead of fighting against it. As a result, their house now feels like home! If you have questions about this project, and what I can do to help you with your own interior design challenges, please contact me here or call 317-507-9358.
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