The clients purchased a 1929 home that was
in superb condition, with a few exceptions. The master suite area, in
particular the master bathroom, was not consistent with the space
requirements they were accustomed to. The existing floor plan suggested
that there had
been attempts at remodeling this space in the past, prior to our
clients’ ownership. Poor design left the space congested, disjointed,
inefficient, and lacking style. In addition to the unworkable layout,
the decorative element was extremely lackluster.
THE SOLUTION:
* Remove all interior walls and fixtures to provide for new area of
construction.
* Carefully support ceiling joists so new structural beams could be
installed.
* Sister new ceiling joists alongside notched joists to re-establish
structural integrity.
* By moving the bathroom wall into the guest bedroom beyond the window,
we were able to maintain the toilet and shower location while
introducing a third window into the new bathroom space for additional
natural light.
* The hall and upper stair landing area were large enough to introduce a
privacy wall that separates the master suite from the rest of the 2nd
level. We cleared the pull-down stairs so they would not have to be
relocated.
* Utilize icynene spray foam insulation on roof deck and exterior walls
for energy efficiency.
* The hall closet was fortunately situated directly above the main cast
iron waste stack of the 2nd level. Although not wide enough for a
side-by-side full-size washer/dryer configuration, the stackable feature
of new appliances perfectly suited the reconfigured space.
* The smaller closet door from the master bedroom provides access to the
new washer/dryer hook-up location
