Serene Master Suite
A palette of rich grays and warm wood tones create a serene and sophisticated ambience in the master bedroom. A large circular flush-mount ceiling light and a round area rug offset the room’s angles. STYLING, FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES: Stickley Audi & Co. CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE: Circa Lighting WINDOW SHADES: J Geiger Shading
Layered Elegance
An ivory upholstered headboard stands out against the ebony-stained character-oak feature wall. Large art niches on either side of the bed are fitted with recessed LED lights to highlight the paintings hung there. STYLING, FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES: Stickley Audi & Co. FLOORING: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Clean Air for a Healthier Sleep
Today’s newly-constructed homes and remodels are designed to be airtight. The simple act of breathing overnight in these confined spaces can lead to rising C02 levels—and restless sleep. To combat the issue, this inconspicuous smart sensor on the nightstand continuously monitors indoor air quality, activating the ventilation system and purifying the air when needed. HEALTHY HOME SYSTEM: Cosmos by Panasonic
See-Through Fireplace with a View
Opposite the bed, an indoor-outdoor fireplace with views through to the treetops is surrounded by sleek, durable 4-by-8-foot porcelain slabs. With wiring already run inside the fireplace wall, and a venting system that diverts heat outdoors, the artwork seen here could be replaced with a flat-panel TV. Blackout shades on the French doors leading to the balcony encourage sleep-in mornings. FIREPLACE: Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces STYLING, FURNISHINGS & ACCESSORIES: Stickley Audi & Co. WINDOW SHADES: J Geiger Shading FRENCH DOORS: Sierra Pacific Windows
Private Master Bedroom Balcony
Two sets of French doors open onto the private outdoor seating area, where the two-sided, sealed gas fireplace (the vent box can be seen above the opening) is set off by a manufactured stone veneer accent wall. It’s a sweet space for sipping morning coffee or watching the sunset with a glass of wine. STYLING & FURNITURE: Stickley Audi & Co. PORCH FLOOR: Aeratis FIREPLACE: Town & Country Luxury Fireplaces FIREPLACE VENEER: Eldorado Stone SCONCES: Circa Lighting
Lighting the Way
Sensors in the heated-floor passageway between the master bedroom and the master bath trigger knee-high LED lights for late-night trips to the loo. Frosted, sliding glass doors on either side open onto generous his-and-hers walk-in closets. TILE: Floor, Walls by Merola Tile CLOSET DOORS: Häfele PENDANT LIGHTING: Circa Lighting BATHTUB: Victoria + Albert FIXTURES: ROHL
Dueling Sun Tunnels
Set into the ceiling of both closets, sun tunnels usher in natural daylight—an especially handy feature in the smaller, windowless closet for discerning a fabric’s true color. SUN TUNNELS: VELUX CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE: Circa Lighting CLOSET DOORS: Häfele
His Closet
A thoughtful mix of drawers, shelves, and hanging space provides room for every wardrobe item. LED-lit shelves and rods make it easy to find that elusive shirt, and a retractable valet rod puts it front and center. CLOSET ORGANIZATION SYSTEM: Closet & Storage Concepts CLOSET STYLING & MENSWEAR: Elizabeth Blanchard of J. Hilburn CLOSET LIGHTING & HARDWARE: Häfele
Her Closet
The larger of the two master closets benefits from a window, with additional lighting from a pair of pendants and LEDs mounted inside the cabinetry. CLOSET ORGANIZATION SYSTEM: Closet & Storage Concepts CLOSET STYLING & WOMENSWEAR: Helen Ainson CLOSET LED LIGHTING & HARDWARE: Häfele CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE: Circa Lighting
Privacy, Please!
Frosted glass doors on the toilet room and shower frame the approach to the focal-point, freestanding soaker, which is made of a limestone-resin mix that retains heat better than acrylic and avoids the weight of cast iron. Large-format porcelain wall tile that has the look of marble is finished with aluminum edge banding around the windows for a sleek finish in keeping with the interior’s contemporary style. FROSTED GLASS DOORS: DreamLine TILE: Floor, Walls by Merola Tile BATHTUB: Victoria + Albert LIGHT FIXTURE: Circa Lighting FLOOR WARMING, WINDOW PROFILES: Schluter-Systems
Therapeutic Steam Shower
Whatever relaxes you, you’ll find it in this master shower, which offers steam, chromotherapy, and aromatherapy—not to mention a rain shower, handheld wand, and traditional showerhead. STEAM SHOWER: MrSteam SHOWER DOORS: DreamLine TILE: Walls, Bench, Floor and Ceiling by Merola Tile
Comfy Heated Shower Floors and Bench
The spacious shower is lined with the same marble-look porcelain wall tile used throughout the master bath. And, like the rest of the bathroom, its floor (and bench) are heated via electric radiant heat mats. A prefab niche keeps soap and shampoo within reach. FLOOR WARMING, NICHE: Schluter-Systems TILE: Walls, Bench, Floor and Ceiling by Merola Tile STEAM SHOWER: MrSteam FIXTURES: ROHL
Room for Two
Curvy quartz-topped vanities on opposite sides of the master bath have the graceful lines of fine furniture, with touch-latch drawers. State-of-the-art mirrors integrate LED lighting, defogging technology, and their own sound system, operated by integrated switch or smartphone app. STYLING & ÉTAGÉRE: Stickley Audi & Co. VANITY: Victoria + Albert FAUCET: ROHL TILE: Walls, Floor by Merola Tile MIRROR: Häfele LIGHTING: Circa Lighting
Airy Retreat
The master bath takes dramatic advantage of the home’s original architectural windows and gable roofline, with a soaring ceiling that captures daylight from the fanlight, frieze lights, and six-over-six double-hungs, as well as solar-powered skylights over the tub. SKYLIGHTS: VELUX LIGHT FIXTURE: Circa Lighting TILE: Merola Tile
Let the Adventure Begin!
The child’s mountain-wilderness-theme bedroom is built for sleep and play with promises of adventure at every turn. The vaulted ceiling follows the pitch of the original front gable and makes for an ideal place to hang a hammock-chair swing. A pint-sized picnic table set beneath a whimsical butterfly scroll and a bevvy of woodland friends completes this outdoorsy retreat. HAMMOCK SWING: The Home Depot RUG: Rugs Direct TENT BED: RH Baby & Child MOUNTAIN MURAL: Sandy McDonald BUTTERFLY SCROLL: Donna Marxer CHILD’S PICNIC TABLE: Hayneedle FLOOR LAMP: Clarkson Lighting
Bedtime Made Better
What child would resist bedtime when it means “glamping,” or nestling in a cozy tent bed with roll-up curtains? A hand-painted mountain mural serves as the backdrop for a rock-climbing wall that leads to a tucked-away loft play space. RUG: Rugs Direct TENT BED: RH Baby & Child MOUNTAIN MURAL: Sandy McDonald FLOOR LAMP: Clarkson Lighting
Ship-to-Shore Bookshelf
A watery blue-and-green rug sits at the base of an upright-rowboat-shaped shelf—perfect for displaying prize possessions. A foxy laundry hamper stands guard at the door. ROWBOAT BOOKSHELF: JM Gillespie, via Etsy FOX HAMPER: Pottery Barn Kids HAMMOCK SWING: The Home Depot RUG: Rugs Direct
Bathroom Border Accent Tile
In the child’s en suite bath, elongated white and black hex field tiles create a sawtooth pattern on the vanity wall, framing the black quartz-topped console sink. TILE: Merola Tile SHOWER DOOR: DreamLine TOILET: Kohler, from Bender WASHSTAND: Victoria + Albert FAUCET: ROHL LIGHT FIXTURE: Circa Lighting TILE PROFILE: Schluter-Systems CERAMIC WALL PLANTER: Pandemic Design Studio
Eclectic Design Eras
A modern take on a Chippendale-wallpaper-patterned accent wall seems right at home in this bedroom located in the historic part of our Greek Revival Idea House, where the builders left an original beam exposed. An iconic globe chair from the 1960s offers a surprisingly comfortable place to curl up. The vaulted ceiling appears even more lofty with the help of a solar-powered skylight. And an inconspicuous smart sensor on the nightstand monitors air quality and activates the ventilation system when needed. STYLING: Iconic Modern Home SKYLIGHT: VELUX HEALTHY HOME SYSTEM: Cosmos by Panasonic RUG: Lillian August WALL COVERING: Mitchell Black DOORS: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Black and White Bath
Multipane windows in this second-floor bath get a contemporary edge—literally—with matte-black aluminum tile edging. Sleek, ultra-modern cylindrical light fixtures cast a glow through illuminated rings of pure optic crystal. The medicine cabinet is mounted on the interior wall to avoid interrupting the insulation. TILE EDGE PROFILE: Schluter-Systems VANITY: Victoria + Albert FAUCET: ROHL TILE: Floor, Walls, by Merola Tile LIGHT FIXTURES: Circa Lighting
Supersize Subway Tile
Like all of the showers in the house, the black and white bathroom stall features a linear drain for a contemporary look. This one also sports glistening white 12x24-inch ceramic tiles—a modern take on the traditional subway—accented with black linear pencil tiles. TILE: Walls, Trim, by Merola Tile LINEAR DRAIN: Schluter-Systems
Day—and Night—at the Beach
A wallpapered accent wall creates a textured backdrop for a vintage-style iron bed frame outfitted in pretty pinks. A closer look at the accent wall reveals crowds of intricately illustrated sunbathers enjoying a day at the beach. STYLING: Iconic Modern Home WALL COVERING: Mitchell Black RUG: Lillian August ART: Emily Klima TABLE LAMPS: Clarkson Lighting
Beauty in the (Bathroom Tile) Mix
Three distinct porcelain tile designs in complementary shades of gray harmonize in the “sunbather” bedroom’s en suite bath. The crisp white vanity features undulating curves and storage drawers that pop open with a touch. VANITY: Victoria + Albert FAUCET, TOWEL BAR, AND HOOKS: ROHL TILE: Tub Sides & Wet Wall, Tub Back Wall, Floor, by Merola Tile SCONCE: Circa Lighting TUB/SHOWER DOOR: DreamLine
Roll It!
The clear-glass rolling tub/shower door allows the tiles inside to stand out. TUB/SHOWER DOOR & ROLLING HARDWARE: DreamLine TILE: Merola Tile SHOWERHEAD: ROHL
Sleepover Retreat
A bedroom tucked into the eaves on the third floor sports a pair of built-in platform beds—just the ticket for fun sleepovers or teens who might want a little privacy. STYLING: Iconic Modern Home WINDOWS: Sierra Pacific Windows PLATFORM BEDS: Gilbert Violette of KARP Associates, Inc.
Creative Touches
An inexpensive bicycle picked up from Craigslist gets new life with a coat of metallic navy spray paint. STYLING: Iconic Modern Home ART: Dollka Morico DOORS: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
Pebble-Stone Accent Wall
Tiny pebble-stone mosaic tile creates a textural backdrop for the washstand sink in the third-floor bathroom. TILE: Merola Tile SCONCES: Circa Lighting WASHSTAND: Victoria + Albert
Texture with Tile—Wood for Warmth
The mini pebble mosaic tile on the third-floor bathroom accent wall is repeated on the shower floor and ceiling. Here, it is paired with textured brick-style subways on the shower walls and oversize hexagon porcelain floor tiles that mimic Carrara marble. The solid-oak panel door adds a warm touch to this otherwise cool gray-and-white water closet. TILE: Shower Walls; Shower Ceiling, Niche, by Merola Tile SHOWER DOOR: DreamLine DOOR: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods DOOR HARDWARE: Accurate Lock & Hardware
