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This master suite remodel began with the home-owners' desire to reorient the existing driveway of their split-level house. The couple decided to take the opportunity to add to the house and enhance a 1980s upgrade that only hinted at the modern aesthetic they prefer. More
An octagonal vanity provides a dramatic overlook in this master suite remodel. More
The homeowners wanted to create a spa-like feel for their master bath but stay within the existing footprint of the room. The original bath had stark white cabinets and fixtures, including an extra-large tub. “The before shot was a classic example of builder baths in the 1980s. It was a room full of objects without a compelling design theme,” says Scott Hommas, a principal with Curtis Gelotte Architects in Kirkland, Wash. More
The owners of this house in the Texas Hill Country wanted to update the upper floor master bedroom and bathroom of their modest cabin. They asked architect Kevin Alter of Alterstudio Architects, in Austin, to design a renovation that provides views of the cypress-dotted landscape on an inlet of Lake Austin. More
Open spaces and personalized amenities are what baby boomers, who have no intention of slowing down, demand in their retirement-phase homes. More
Having easy access to everyday bathroom items was the idea behind this open-shelf vanity. The homeowner, along with interior designer Carolyn Jordan of Interiors by Decorating Den, came up with the design for this master bath suite and turned to remodeler Erik Anderson of Anderson-Moore Builders in Winston-Salem, N.C., to build it. More
Doni and Leonard Felman wanted to renovate the master bathroom in their Pittsburgh condominium to accommodate Leonard's water therapy for scoliosis. They called on designer Michael Braun of Braun Architectural & Interior Design and contractor J. Francis Co. to help them accomplish this task and update the room. More
Five ways to prevent potentially fatal garage fumes from entering a house. More
Many empty-nesters want to enjoy their homes and modify them so that they work for them as they get older. In this case, the Chicago-area homeowners wanted more first-floor space, including a master suite and family room. More