pinebrook residence

After purchasing this seventeen year old home the owners wanted to reinvent the interiors to take on a modern aesthetic. The rooms that received the most significant changes were the kitchen and master bathroom areas. The existing kitchen layout and aesthetics did not fit the lifestyle of the owner. For the new layout the cabinet arrangement was greatly simplified, walls were removed to provide better visual connection to adjacent rooms and the existing flat ceiling was removed to open up the space. A new wet bar was positioned to bridge the area between the dining room and kitchen. Simple patterns and textures were used to create visual interest in a monochromatic color palette.

The design parameters for the master bathroom were to modernize finishes and fixtures, provide a freestanding soaking tub, a two person shower and ample storage space for linens and supplies. The new layout took advantage of the existing vaulted ceilings which were continued over the new shower and toilet area. A partial height wall was placed adjacent to toilet to visually provide separation. The walls associated with the large walk-in closet were reconfigured to allow for the larger shower and create better flow into space. A wood tub platform was created to feature the new freestanding soaking tub at the existing tub deck location. His and her medicine cabinets were concealed behind the mirror at each end of the vanity which has a concrete countertop and a two-faucet integral sink. A natural cut limestone tile was selected to provide a natural texture to contrast the modern lines. Additionally smooth river rock was used as an accent material under the edge of tub deck and floating vanity.