Suite Flexibility
A first-floor master bedroom with bath offers homeowners the option of moving into it now—or later. It would be just as welcoming as a guest or in-law suite. The bedroom looks sharp with a bold black, white, and green color scheme. Simply trimmed clerestory windows below the curved cove crown molding usher in light while blocking views of the neighbors; tall tri-muntin casement windows look out over the deep backyard.
PAINT: Glidden’s Brunswick (accent wall)
T&G POPLAR CEILING PANELING: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
LIGHT FIXTURES: Clarkson Lighting
KING BED, SHEETS, AND BED PILLOWS: Sleep Number
BED FRAME: Porch & Den
QUILT: Barn Red Quiltworks
GREEN ACCENT PILLOWS: Malabar
RUG: AllModern
WINDOW TREATMENTS AND BED SHAMS: Smith & Noble
GARDEN STOOL: Hayneedle
Mirror Image
A sliding barn door, mirrored on both sides, leads to the master bathroom where the high-contrast theme continues.
PAINT: Glidden’s Black Magic
MIRRORED BARN DOOR: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
ROMAN SHADES: Smith & Noble
FLOOR TILE: Merola
Tile-and-Glass Attraction
The custom vanity maximizes storage with drawers as well as an open shelf; toe-kick LED lighting alleviates having to fumble around in the dark.
PAINT: Glidden’s Black Magic (walls)
VANITY AND BUILT-INS: Sweenor Builders Mill Shop
HARDWARE: House of Antique Hardware
FIXTURES: Sink and Faucets by DXV
SHOWER FITTINGS: GROHE
SCONCES: Clarkson Lighting
TILE: Floor, Shower Floor, Shower & Vanity Walls by Merola Tile
SHOWER WATERPROOFING SYSTEM, ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING, and TILE EDGING & TRIM PROFILES: Schluter-Systems
GLASS SHOWER ENCLOSURE: Hareld Glass
Universal Design Shower
The shower is more than just a glistening tile-and-glass attraction; it features a curbless design and a drop-down bench to make it ultra-functoinal for users of every age and ability.
SHOWER FITTINGS: Grohe
TILE: Shower Floor, Shower Wall, by Merola
SHOWER WATERPROOFING SYSTEM, BATHROOM ELECTRIC IN-FLOOR HEATING, EDGING PROFILES AND TRIM: Schluter-Systems
GLASS SHOWER ENCLOSURE: Hareld Glass
WINDOW: Andersen
PHOTOGRAPH: Cynthia Brown Studio
Smart Undercounter Storage
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
DRAWER PULLS: House of Antique Hardware
Hidden Benefits
Tucked behind a privacy wall, a comtemporary wall-mounted toilet, with its tank buried beneath the studs, contributes to the sleek aesthetic.
PAINT: Glidden’s Black Magic
TOILET: DXV
ROMAN SHADE: Smith & Noble
FLOOR TILE: Merola Tile
DOOR & TRIM: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
LIGHTING CONTROLS: Leviton
ARTWORK: Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design
Charmed Powder Room
The powder room on the ground floor picks up on the black-and-green color scheme and gets its vintage charm from vertical shiplap wainscoting, old-school penny-round floor tile, and a modern spin on classic candle-style sconces. Malachite-patterned wallpaper makes the ceiling a focal point and is repeated in a trim for the round mirror.
PAINT: Glidden’s Black Magic (trim), Swan White (walls & nickel gap)
NICKEL GAP: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
FLOOR TILE: Merola Tile
ROMAN SHADE: Smith & Noble
WALLPAPER (ON CEILING): Malachite by York
SCONCES: Clarkson Lighting
QUARTZ COUNTERTOP: Dekton by Cosentino
VESSEL SINK: American Standard
FAUCET: DXV
New Life for an Old Dresser
The dresser-turned-vanity is finished with a washstand-style top in glossy marble-look quartz, a wall-mounted faucet, and a simple vessel sink.
QUARTZ COUNTERTOP: Dekton by Cosentino
VESSEL SINK: American Standard
FAUCET: DXV
DRAWER PULLS: House of Antique Hardware
Relaxation Scene
Simple, streamlined furnishings and an earth-toned color palette set the scene for relaxation in the second-floor master ensuite. A glossy, white-painted tongue-and-groove ceiling adds a textural contrast to the natural wood surfaces in the room.
PAINT: Glidden’s Colonial White (walls)
LIGHTING: Pendants and Lamp by Circa Lighting
KING BED, SHEETS, MATTRESS PAD AND BED PILLOWS: Sleep Number
FURNISHINGS , RUG, AND BED QUILT: Hayneedle
WINDOW TREATMENTS: Smith & Noble
Light-Filled Zen Zone
A built-in niche above the headboard provides a convenient place to display collected objects. And a comfy leather club chair, perfectly positioned to catch the rays of the morning sun, provides a welcome place for morning coffee and a good read.
KING BED, SHEETS, PILLOWS: Sleep Number
RUG, FURNISHINGS, PILLOWS, BED QUILT: Hayneedle
PENDANT LIGHT: Clarkson Lighting
DRAPES: Smith & Noble
A Smarter Sleep
For supreme comfort, the king-size “smart” bed has an adjustable base and split mattress that allows both sides to raise and lower independently at the head, while the foot of the bed can adjust as one.
MATTRESS, PAD, PILLLOWS, ADJUSTABLE BASE, LINENS: Sleep Number
PENDANT LIGHT: Clarkson Lighting
RUG, FURNISHINGS, DECORATIVE PILLOWS, QUILT: Hayneedle
Peaceful and Private
Small clerestory windows set high in the wall adjacent to a neighboring property are outfited with textured shades to let in daylight from above, while preventing views into the bedroom area. A mirrored sliding barn door leads to the master bath, where the serene color scheme and tranquil vibe continues.
PAINT: Glidden’s Colonial White
MIRRORED BARN DOOR: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
ROMAN SHADES: Smith & Noble
TABLE LAMP: Circa Lighting
RUG, FURNISHINGS, ACCESSORIES: Hayneedle
ARTWORK: Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design
Spa-Like Retreat
The second-floor master suite’s bath is a spa-like retreat with a soaking tub and tiled shower, in calming beige, white, and wood tones. The custom vanity is flanked by tall storage cabinets; toe-kick lighting is both pretty and practical.
PAINT: Glidden’s Colonial White (walls)
VANITY & BUILT-INS: Sweenor Builders Mill Shop
TUB AND FIXTURES: DXV
COUNTERTOP AND ACCENTS: Silestone by Cosentino
TILE: Floor, Shower Wall, Accents by Merola Tile
TILE EDGING AND TRIM PROFILES: Schluter-Systems
LIGHTING: Pendant and Sconces from Clarkson Lighting
WINDOW TREATMENT: Smith & Noble
Shimmering Shower
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 with LED lighting.
PAINT: Glidden’s Colonial White
TILE: Floor, Mosaic, Shower Wall by Merola Tile
BENCH SEAT & TRIM: Silestone by Cosentino
TILE EDGING, TRIM PROFILES, and FLOOR WARMING: Schluter-Systems
LIGHTING CONTROLS: Leviton
SHOWER ENCLOSURE: Hareld Glass
HVAC (not shown): Bryant
HOT WATER HEATER (not shown): Rinnai
Subtle Surfaces
Pearlescent shell mosaic tile frames the oversized mirror; subtle hints of gray, beige, and mustard veining in the high-performance quartz vanity top complete the look.
UNDERMOUNT SINK, FAUCET and TOWEL RING: DXV
COUNTERTOP: Silestone by Cosentino
TILE BACKSPLASH: Merola Tile
GLOBE PENDANT FIXTURE: Clarkson Lighting
VENTILATION: Panasonic
Soothing Soak
A walnut tray caddy sits astride a deep, freestanding soak tub, perfect for housing an array of pampering accessories. Seashell mosaic tile in the LED-lit wall niche provides an iridescent backdrop.
FREESTANDING TUB AND FLOOR-MOUNT FAUCET: DXV
MOSAIC TILE: Merola Tile
LED LIGHTING: Circa Lighting
TRAY CADDY: Amazon.com
It’s a Colorful Life
“There’s a coziness to having living space tucked under the roofline,” says architect Carlson. In the second-floor bunk room, gray-blue paint with a hint of green covers the ceiling as well as angled walls that reflect the roof’s steep pitch, creating a perfect room for cocooning. A patterned rug, polka-dot bed linens, even a pop-up teepee, continue the color theme.
PAINT: Glidden’s Mountain Stream (walls and ceiling)
FURNISHINGS & DECOR: Bunk Bed, Indoor Rug, Duvet Set, and Accent Lamp from Hayneedle. Teepee by MOMA Home.
QUEEN BED, SHEETS, AND BED PILLOWS: Sleep Number
DRAPES: Smith & Noble
Forest Bunk
A vinyl mural depicting a forest landscape adds a dreamy touch to the second-floor bunk room.
PAINT: Glidden’s Mountain Stream (ceiling and walls)
MURAL WALL COVERING: Blue Décor Murals via Etsy
BUNK BED, RUG: Hayneedle
DRAPES: Smith & Noble
Serene Retreat
Throughout the house, shades of blue brighten a predominantly neutral backdrop. Here, aqua blues mix with teal greens in the second-floor guest bedroom, designed to be a serene retreat.
PAINT: Glidden’s Morning Song (walls)
UPHOLSTERED BED, MATTRESS PAD, SHEETS, PILLOWS: Sleep Number
WINDOW TREATMENTS and CUSTOM DUVET COVER: Smith & Noble
LIGHTING: Lamp and Ceiling Fixture by Circa Lighting
Plush and Peaceful
An ivory linen upholstered headboard provides plush comfort, setting off the floral-themed textiles. Custom valances give curtains an architectural framework with a scaled-up version of the curved crown molding that appears in most of the rooms.
PAINT: Glidden’s Morning Song
BED, MATTRESS, MATTRESS PAD, SHEETS, PILLOWS: Sleep Number
WINDOW TREATMENTS AND CUSTOM DUVET: Smith & Noble
LAMP: Circa Lighting
Dazzling Hues
A high-gloss floating vanity lends a vivid look in the second-floor shared bathroom, where the walls and countertop provide bright-white contrast. The laminate cabinetry’s dazzling hue picks up the shower’s accent tile (reflected in the mirror).
PAINT: Glidden’s White on White
CUSTOM VANITY: Sweenor Builders Mill Shop
COUNTERTOP: Silestone by Cosentino
HARDWARE: House of Antique Hardware
FIXTURES: Sink, Faucet by American Standard
LIGHTING: Circa Lighting
TILE: Merola Tile
Tile Cascade
The second-floor shared bath’s tiled shower features a design that mimics water cascading down the wall.
TILE: Merola Tile
ROMAN SHADE: Smith & Noble
CHROME SHOWERHEAD, FITTINGS: American Standard
SHOWER GLASS: Hareld Glass
VIP Treatment
Shiplap walls, plantation shutters, a coral-hued accent in the dormered ceiling, and pickled oak floors add up to a luxurious beach-house look in the guest suite above the garage. There are glam touches, too, from the beaded chandelier to the starburst mirror. “I call this my ‘she shed,’ a separate living space off the main house that functions as a guesthouse or weekend retreat,” says interior designer Kristen Martone. Operated by remote control, the retractable queen-size Murphy bed slides up into the back of the cabinetry, leaving just the bookcase and flat-screen TV to be enjoyed from the comfort of the sofa.
PAINT: Glidden’s Swan White (walls), and Coral Blush (gable accent)
BUILT-INS: Signature Custom Cabinetry
SHIPLAP WALL PANELING, FLOORING: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
LIGHTING: Chandelier, Ceiling fan by Clarkson Lighting
GUEST SUITE FURNISHINGS: Cabot House
RETRACTABLE MURPHY BED: Zoom-Room
SHUTTERS: Smith & Noble
Murphy Bed
The garage guest suite’s Murphy bed retracts into the cabinetry when not in use, freeing up circulation space.
SHIPLAP WALL PANELING, DOOR, WHITE OAK FLOORS: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
MURPHY BED CABINETRY: Signature Custom Cabinetry
RETRACTABLE QUEEN-SIZE MURPHY BED: Zoom-Room
BEDDING: Sleep Number
FURNISHINGS: Cabot House
RUG: Dash & Albert
CEILING FAN: Clarkson LIghting
TABLE LAMPS: Circa Lighting
SHUTTERS & CUSTOM ACCENT PILLOWS: Smith & Noble
Guest Suite Dining
The guest suite above the garage includes a dining area with wicker chairs clustered at the round table; a forest-filled wall covering, shiplap walls, and white oak floors create an interplay of wood-themed elements.
PAINT: Glidden’s Coral Blush (gable accent wall)
WALL COVERING: Cole & Son
SHIPLAP, FLOORING,STAIR PARTS: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
LIGHT FIXTURE: Clarkson Lighting
TABLE, CHAIRS: Cabot House
ARTWORK: Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design
Guest Suite Sitting Area
A vaulted ceiling painted in eye-catching coral follows the angles of the garage’s front-facing gable, enlivening the guest suite’s sitting area.
PAINT: Glidden’s Swan White (walls) and Coral Blush (gable accent)
SHIPLAP WALL PANELING, FLOORING: Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods
CHANDELIER: Clarkson Lighting
FURNISHINGS: Cabot House
SHUTTERS: Smith & Noble
Guest Suite Bathroom
Floor tile set in a chevron pattern draws the eye into the guest quarters bathroom, with a stand-alone country-style vanity and shower-tub surrounded by glistening white subway tile.
SINK, FAUCET, TOILET, TOWEL BAR: American Standard
TILE: Floor, Wall Tile by Merola Tile
WINDOW: Andersen
LIGHTING: Clarkson Lighting
VENTILATION: Panasonic
ARTWORK: Jessica Hagen Fine Art + Design
Playful Shower Niche
Chrome profiles provide a clean edge for the sapphire-colored penny round tiles that line the twin niches set into the guest quarters’ tub-shower walls.
TILE: Merola Tile
PROFILE EDGE: Schluter-Systems