A Change In (Floor)Plans

September 10, 2024

The most commonly remodeled spaces are kitchens and baths, but when these homeowners reached out about creating a first floor guest suite, we were excited to help. First floor guest suites are excellent for guests who have difficulty with stairs, and for separating guests from second floor and basement family areas. While the home had a well-placed first floor office/den that the homeowners were ready to transition into a guest room, the only bathroom was a disconnected powder bath.

Before: the office/den, powder bath and mudroom space

The Red House Remodeling design team began looking for ways to expand the powder bath and proposed borrowing space from an adjacent mudroom area. Incorporating this space allowed for a shower, and the family can still access this bathroom from the mudroom when it's not being used by guests. But how would guests access the space from the guest room? Using borrowed space again, this time from a corner of the garage, the design team created a dedicated hallway connecting the guest room to the guest bath.

After: the new floorplan, hallway and guest bath

Our favorite finish in the remodeled bathroom is the Evergreen Fog maple vanity. Muted greens are popular color choices for bathrooms due to their versatility and calming nature. Evergreen Fog is a soft, muted green-gray that can complement a variety of design styles and is the perfect base for the Luce Oro quartz countertop. The homeowners chose an Onyx shower system. Onyx shower systems are great for remodels because they are completely customizable, durable and easy to clean.

After: the 3/4 powder bath that's connected by a hallway to the guest room

The finishing touches in this space include floating shelves in a natural finish. Floating shelves are a flexible design element that can be used for purely decorative purposes or functionally for storage. The hardware in the space is has a matte black finish from Delta's Nicoli line.

After: natural floating shelves, matte black fixtures and hardware

Whether it's a change to your floorplan or aesthetic updates, Red House Remodeling can help you Love Your Home. Contact us for a complimentary consultation.

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