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Before: The shower was quite narrow and dark.
Before: The shower was quite narrow and dark.
Wheelchair accessible bathroom with high visibility, highly textured finishes for low vision way finding
Wheelchair accessible bathroom with high visibility, highly textured finishes for low vision way finding
The primary bathroom repeats the tiles used in the kitchen, another example of the couple’s restrained choice of materials.
The primary bathroom repeats the tiles used in the kitchen, another example of the couple’s restrained choice of materials.
Both the walls and the maple cabinet facings in the kitchen are covered in a toxin-free whey-based finish. Clove-colored 2-by-10-inch backsplash tiles mimic the alley’s brick street, and the wall is covered in spray cork, a paint substitute made primarily of cork granules. The door pulls are closet knobs that Jack retrieved from his grandfather’s house in D.C. before it was torn down.
Both the walls and the maple cabinet facings in the kitchen are covered in a toxin-free whey-based finish. Clove-colored 2-by-10-inch backsplash tiles mimic the alley’s brick street, and the wall is covered in spray cork, a paint substitute made primarily of cork granules. The door pulls are closet knobs that Jack retrieved from his grandfather’s house in D.C. before it was torn down.
Ogawa Green Tile by Heath Ceramics covers the walls and floors. When the couple's existing tile stash wasn't enough coverage, the team was able to special order more to match.
Ogawa Green Tile by Heath Ceramics covers the walls and floors. When the couple's existing tile stash wasn't enough coverage, the team was able to special order more to match.
Upgrading an affordable IKEA kitchen with designer fronts and countertops from Reform helped keep the project on budget.
Upgrading an affordable IKEA kitchen with designer fronts and countertops from Reform helped keep the project on budget.
The shower is tiled in muted green tiles and installed with contemporary fixtures.
The shower is tiled in muted green tiles and installed with contemporary fixtures.
For the bathroom design, Ann was inspired by a visit to Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado years ago, where there was a tree indoors. Here, a staghorn fern hangs over the bathtub. Talavera Tile by Reeso tile in San Antonio covers the tub front and floor, and the window covering is a Pojagi-style curtain bought off Etsy.
For the bathroom design, Ann was inspired by a visit to Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado years ago, where there was a tree indoors. Here, a staghorn fern hangs over the bathtub. Talavera Tile by Reeso tile in San Antonio covers the tub front and floor, and the window covering is a Pojagi-style curtain bought off Etsy.
The faucets are made in Morocco, and bought from Etsy. The vanity counter is concrete.
The faucets are made in Morocco, and bought from Etsy. The vanity counter is concrete.
"The home is about 1,500 square feet, but I knew I wanted to devote a lot of that to a large kitchen and living space,
"The home is about 1,500 square feet, but I knew I wanted to devote a lot of that to a large kitchen and living space,
The central spine of the house jogs left to include the kitchen, which eventually leads out to the garage. Cohen tried to keep the garage relatively small, claiming many Americans give their cars the best spot in the house.
The central spine of the house jogs left to include the kitchen, which eventually leads out to the garage. Cohen tried to keep the garage relatively small, claiming many Americans give their cars the best spot in the house.
The rest of the space is light, soft and bright, but the bathrooms are dark and intimate.
The rest of the space is light, soft and bright, but the bathrooms are dark and intimate.
Architect Aarne Ervi built the classic Villa Koivikko in 1958 on a lakeside just outside Helsinki. When Studio Petra Majantie and Oopeaa recently restored the building, they had to design the bathroom without the home’s original plans. They used matte-glass mosaic flooring, ceramic tiles matching the living area's hearth, and copper fixtures. High windows let in a lot of natural light, but they added undercabinet lighting and built-in cabinet lighting to create a beautiful balance.
Architect Aarne Ervi built the classic Villa Koivikko in 1958 on a lakeside just outside Helsinki. When Studio Petra Majantie and Oopeaa recently restored the building, they had to design the bathroom without the home’s original plans. They used matte-glass mosaic flooring, ceramic tiles matching the living area's hearth, and copper fixtures. High windows let in a lot of natural light, but they added undercabinet lighting and built-in cabinet lighting to create a beautiful balance.
Just off the kitchen, Bertoia chairs line a Vaarnii wood table from Matter.
Just off the kitchen, Bertoia chairs line a Vaarnii wood table from Matter.
Walls and closet doors are wrapped in the same flat-planked pine used throughout, and the bed covering is the Studio Ford 'Toledo Quilt.'
Walls and closet doors are wrapped in the same flat-planked pine used throughout, and the bed covering is the Studio Ford 'Toledo Quilt.'
The couple raised the ceiling height in the main room of the bathroom, then lowered it in the shower to create a "jewel box
The couple raised the ceiling height in the main room of the bathroom, then lowered it in the shower to create a "jewel box
The white oak cabinetry has fronts painted in 'Weekend Getaway' by Benjamin Moore. Cabinets were designed by Emily Kopp and fabricated by JV The New Carpentry.
The white oak cabinetry has fronts painted in 'Weekend Getaway' by Benjamin Moore. Cabinets were designed by Emily Kopp and fabricated by JV The New Carpentry.
Emily purchased the used Brizo Odin faucet in chrome on Offer Up, and a new Brizo Odin beverage faucet to match. The sconce above the window is vintage and the counters are honed Basaltina ($2,934.38).
Emily purchased the used Brizo Odin faucet in chrome on Offer Up, and a new Brizo Odin beverage faucet to match. The sconce above the window is vintage and the counters are honed Basaltina ($2,934.38).
Emily detailed the kitchen to have more storage than before, thanks to custom cabinetry she designed, and which was fabricated and installed by J.V. The New Carpentry. The backsplash tile is 2x6 Zia Tile in 'Burnt Sugar.' The stove is a Thor electric range and the refrigerator an iio Retro Mod Fridge RM1, both part of the $4215 the couple spent on appliances.
Emily detailed the kitchen to have more storage than before, thanks to custom cabinetry she designed, and which was fabricated and installed by J.V. The New Carpentry. The backsplash tile is 2x6 Zia Tile in 'Burnt Sugar.' The stove is a Thor electric range and the refrigerator an iio Retro Mod Fridge RM1, both part of the $4215 the couple spent on appliances.
Retractable fabric doors save space and add a hit of texture and warmth. “There’s a feeling of surprise when you pull one open,” says Maciagowski. “You don’t really know what the doors lead to.” (These doors are repeated in the downstairs workspace as well.)
Retractable fabric doors save space and add a hit of texture and warmth. “There’s a feeling of surprise when you pull one open,” says Maciagowski. “You don’t really know what the doors lead to.” (These doors are repeated in the downstairs workspace as well.)
The green Peppa light is by Canadian brand Hamster.
The green Peppa light is by Canadian brand Hamster.
Earthy tiles by Heath Ceramics surround the alcove bathtub with custom wood millwork.
Earthy tiles by Heath Ceramics surround the alcove bathtub with custom wood millwork.
An IKEA vanity has Semihandmade cabinet doors, with a Kohler Elate deck mounted faucet at the sink. Nemo Strada floor tile complements Popham cement tiles in the shower, now lit by a skylight.
An IKEA vanity has Semihandmade cabinet doors, with a Kohler Elate deck mounted faucet at the sink. Nemo Strada floor tile complements Popham cement tiles in the shower, now lit by a skylight.
A dilapidated built-in had to be removed, and Lee swapped in a floating storage unit and shelf in its place, wrapped in the original wood casework for contrast.
A dilapidated built-in had to be removed, and Lee swapped in a floating storage unit and shelf in its place, wrapped in the original wood casework for contrast.
At $5,890, the 30-inch BlueStar range with color was a splurge. Sam extended the original countertop so it's now on both sides of the range, making sure to keep the rounded edge. "For it to all feel so continuous, was a success for me,
At $5,890, the 30-inch BlueStar range with color was a splurge. Sam extended the original countertop so it's now on both sides of the range, making sure to keep the rounded edge. "For it to all feel so continuous, was a success for me,
Stephanie tapped frequent collaborator Olson Brothers Construction to fabricate new cabinets from Fir, with reclaimed tongue-and-groove on select fronts. The couple saved money by having Sam complete the cabinets with an oil-rubbed finish, which took "a couple weeks and a couple coats,
Stephanie tapped frequent collaborator Olson Brothers Construction to fabricate new cabinets from Fir, with reclaimed tongue-and-groove on select fronts. The couple saved money by having Sam complete the cabinets with an oil-rubbed finish, which took "a couple weeks and a couple coats,
Through the kitchen window there's a glimpse of an original exterior wall made of limestone, as well as the stairs up to the second-floor addition.
Through the kitchen window there's a glimpse of an original exterior wall made of limestone, as well as the stairs up to the second-floor addition.
A look at the principal bathroom. “A lot of new houses don’t feel like they already love their inhabitants. Being able to live in a house that my dad designed is such an amazing, warm feeling,” Lizz says.
A look at the principal bathroom. “A lot of new houses don’t feel like they already love their inhabitants. Being able to live in a house that my dad designed is such an amazing, warm feeling,” Lizz says.

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