Project Description
After moving from Chicago, Illinois the homeowners adored this historic house in the Waterbury neighborhood of Des Moines, however, there were a few things that just didn't fit their lifestyle. They wanted to remodel the bathroom or add on to the tuck under garage which would include an addition. The biggest challenge for this project was staying true to the style and character of the rest of this historic home, so it still feels as though it was an intentional space and not disconnected. We provided the homeowners with a couple design options to start. After reviewing the benefits and cost of each concept, they made the decision to reconfigure the original floor plan, which included re-purposing an unusable small bedroom as part of the luxurious bathroom you see today. As we worked through the process we also found the opportunity to move the inconveniently located basement laundry area, to the same level as the bedrooms; this greatly influenced the final footprint of the space. Each detail was designed to fit the homeowner's specific tastes and needs. The bathroom features a natural marble tile floor throughout, with classic geometric patterns. Horizontal shiplap wainscoting surrounds the room. Upon entering, you see the custom vanity painted a deep, rich blue, it stands on legs so it looks like a fine piece of furniture. The vanity is topped off with a spacious quartz countertop with two metal medicine cabinets with mirrors above the sinks. The polished-nickel vanity faucets and three wall sconces above the vanity are accompanied by crisp white plumbing fixtures. A large, free-standing soaking tub is an elegant addition and with the beautiful chandelier it adds sparkle and interesting shadow patterns to the room. The spacious shower has ceramic subway tile on the shower walls and many convenient features such as the multi-head shower and large built-in soap/shampoo niches. A custom-built storage cabinet is suitably placed next to the private niche for the toilet. The layout is open while still providing privacy in the shower and water closet. Natural light pours into the bathroom and compliments the beautiful clean lines and muted colors. All in keeping with the era in which the home was built, the re-created area is a spacious retreat equipped for today's lifestyle that fits seamlessly in the historic home. All the details really came together to make a lasting impression and breathtaking bathroom for the homeowners and their guests.