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king bed

window treatmen and bed shams: smith & noble

garden stool: hayneedle

photo by cynthia brown studio

roman shades: smith & noble

hardware: house of antique hardware

glass shower enclosure: hareld glass

photo by cynthia brown studio

the shower is more than just a glistening tile-and attraction; it features a curbless design and a drop-down bench to make it ultra-functoinal

glass shower enclosure: hareld glass

photograph: cynthia brown studio

drawer pulls: house of antique hardware

photo by cynthia brown studio

roman shade: smith & noble

charmed powder room

roman shade: smith & noble

vessel sink: american standard

vessel sink: american standard

drawer pulls: house of antique hardware

king bed

window treatments: smith & noble

king bed

drapes: smith & noble

photo by cynthia brown studio

photo by cynthia brown studio

roman shades: smith & noble

table lamp: circa lighting

window treatment: smith & noble

the generously-sized shower in the second-floor master bathroom features a built-in bench and shimmering wall of shell mosaic tile that is accented

bench sea & trim: silestone by cosentino

shower enclosure: hareld glass

water heater : rinnai

photo by cynthia brown studio

pearlescent shell mosaic tile frames the oversized mirror; subtle hints of gray

globe pendan fixture: clarkson lighting

photo by cynthia brown studio

walnut tray caddy sits astride a deep

it's a colorful life

drapes: smith & noble

forest bunk

vinyl mural depicting a forest landscape adds a dreamy touch to the second-floor bunk room

drapes: smith & noble

throughout the house

window treatmen and custom duvet cover: smith & noble

window treatmen and custom duvet: smith & noble

hardware: house of antique hardware

the second-floor shared bath's tiled shower features a design that mimics water cascading down the wall

roman shade: smith & noble

shower glass: hareld glass

gues suite furnishings: cabot house

shutters: smith & noble

retractable queen-size murphy bed: zoom-room

furnishings: cabot house

table lamps: circa lighting

shu ters & custom accent pillows: smith & noble

wall covering: cole & son

table

vaulted ceiling painted in eye-catching coral follows the angles of the garage's front-facing gable

furnishings: cabot house

shutters: smith & noble

photo by cynthia brown studio

floor tile set in a chevron pattern draws the eye into the guest quarters bathroom

photo by cynthia brown studio

refinish your cast iron tub

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suite flexibility

paint: glidden's brunswick

t&g poplar ceiling paneling: baird brothers hardwoods

fixtures: clarkson lighting

bed frame: porch & den

quilt: barn quiltworks

accen pillows: malabar

rug: allmodern

mirror image

sliding barn door

paint: glidden's magic

mirrored barn door: baird brothers hardwoods

floor tile: merola

tile-and attraction

photo by nat rea

the custom vanity maximizes storage

paint: glidden's magic

vanity and built-ins: sweenor builders mill shop

fixtures: sink and faucets by dxv

shower fittings: grohe

sconces: clarkson lighting

tile: floor

shower waterproofing system

universal design shower

shower fittings: grohe

tile: shower floor

shower waterproofing system

window: andersen

smart undercounter storage

photo by talia sweenor / sweenor builders

the sweenor mill shop maximized storage in the downstairs master bathroom custom vanity by crafting drawers to fit neatly around the plumbing under the sink

vanity: sweenor builders mill shop

hidden benefits

tucked behind a privacy wall

paint: glidden's magic

toilet: dxv

floor tile: merola tile

door & trim: baird brothers hardwoods

lighting controls: leviton

artwork: jessica hagen art

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's magic

nickel gap: baird brothers hardwoods

floor tile: merola tile

wallpaper : malachite by york

sconces: clarkson lighting

quartz countertop: dekton by cosentino

faucet: dxv

new life

nat rea

the dresser-turned-vanity is finished

quartz countertop: dekton by cosentino

faucet: dxv

relaxation scene

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's colonial

lighting: pendants and lamp by circa lighting

furnishings

light-filled zen zone

photo by nat rea

rug

pendan light: clarkson lighting

smarter sleep

mattress

pendan light: clarkson lighting

rug

peaceful and private

paint: glidden's colonial

mirrored barn door: baird brothers hardwoods

rug

artwork: jessica hagen art

spa-like retreat

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's colonial

vanity & built-ins: sweenor builders mill shop

tub and fixtures: dxv

countertop and accents: silestone by cosentino

tile: floor

tile edging and trim profiles: schluter-systems

lighting: pendant and sconces from clarkson lighting

shimmering shower

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's colonial

tile: floor

tile edging

lighting controls: leviton

hvac : bryant

subtle surfaces

undermoun sink

countertop: silestone by cosentino

tile backsplash: merola tile

ventilation: panasonic

soothing soak

frees anding tub and floor-mount faucet: dxv

mosaic tile: merola tile

led lighting: circa lighting

tray caddy: amazon.com

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's mountain stream

furnishings & decor: bunk bed

queen bed

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's mountain stream

mural wall covering: décor murals via etsy

bunk bed

serene retreat

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's morning song

upholstered bed

rug

lighting: lamp and ceiling fixture by circa lighting

plush and peaceful

photograph courtesy nat rea

paint: glidden's morning song

bed

lamp: circa lighting

dazzling hues

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's on

custom vanity: sweenor builders mill shop

countertop: silestone by cosentino

fixtures: sink

lighting: circa lighting

tile: merola tile

tile cascade

photo by nat rea

tile: merola tile

chrome showerhead

vip treatment

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's swan

built-ins: signature custom cabinetry

shiplap wall paneling

lighting: chandelier

retractable murphy bed: zoom-room

murphy bed

photo by nat rea

the garage guest suite's murphy bed retracts into the cabinetry when not in use

shiplap wall paneling

murphy bed cabinetry: signature custom cabinetry

bedding: sleep number

rug: & albert

ceiling fan: clarkson lighting

guest suite dining

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's coral blush

shiplap

fixture: clarkson lighting

artwork: jessica hagen art

guest suite sitting area

photo by nat rea

paint: glidden's swan and coral blush

shiplap wall paneling

chandelier: clarkson lighting

guest suite bathroom

sink

tile: floor

window: andersen

lighting: clarkson lighting

ventilation: panasonic

artwork: jessica hagen art

playful shower niche

chrome profiles provide a clean edge

tile: merola tile

profile edge: schluter-systems

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