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Bernal Flow

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Location
San Francisco, California
Year
2017
Structure
House (Single Residence)
A large shower with a freestanding tub inside is a good way to maximize space. The same concrete floors that run throughout the rest of the remodeled ground floor also extend into the shower room for a continuous feel.
A large shower with a freestanding tub inside is a good way to maximize space. The same concrete floors that run throughout the rest of the remodeled ground floor also extend into the shower room for a continuous feel.
Two large sliding doors connect one side of the master suite to the new bathroom.
Two large sliding doors connect one side of the master suite to the new bathroom.
And on the opposite side, another pair of large sliding doors lead to the hallway. The hallways connects the garage entrance on one end to the rear yard access on the other end, as well as the stairs to the floor above.
And on the opposite side, another pair of large sliding doors lead to the hallway. The hallways connects the garage entrance on one end to the rear yard access on the other end, as well as the stairs to the floor above.
New larger windows let in ample lighting and placing them at the top of the foundation maximizes the height to avoid the basement feeling often found in rooms partially below grade.
New larger windows let in ample lighting and placing them at the top of the foundation maximizes the height to avoid the basement feeling often found in rooms partially below grade.
The new entry area that connects the master suite to the floor above.
The new entry area that connects the master suite to the floor above.
An oversized master closet sits adjacent to the bathroom.
An oversized master closet sits adjacent to the bathroom.
The new laundry room is just off the entry so it can also function as a mudroom area as needed.
The new laundry room is just off the entry so it can also function as a mudroom area as needed.
In the hall, behind the wooden doors, is an office / "music closet" space for the home owner. When the sliding bedroom doors are closed, this space becomes it's own private area with a view to the rear yard.
In the hall, behind the wooden doors, is an office / "music closet" space for the home owner. When the sliding bedroom doors are closed, this space becomes it's own private area with a view to the rear yard.

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Sarah Owen

From SF Design Build

We turned 500 square feet of garage space into a master suite that includes:
- An entry that connects to both the garage and stairs to the floor above
- A generous bedroom
- A spa-like bathroom with a tub and shower, double vanity and separate toilet room
- A huge walk-in closet
- A super functional laundry room
- A music closet / work station
- And all of this without sacrificing light, flow or privacy. We did this by using a series a sliding doors that allow each area to be open or closed, while keeping direct flow to the patio space beyond. This offers a busy family much needed flexibility.

A couple fun parts to this remodel story:
- Our client had her second baby during the remodel - as soon as she found out she was pregnant she contacted us about the project
- The previous unwarranted space was used as a "music room" for her husband, so we came up with a creative way for him to keep his private music area while not sacrificing space

Design details include:
- a vintage midcentury credenza turned bath vanity, a freestanding tub in shower, black Heath tile vanity wall, gold Rejuvenation and Schoolhouse Electric fixtures, heated concrete floors, and custom wood sliding doors.

Photos & Styling: Sarah E. Owen