Designer: Stephanie Tottingham 

Completed: 2022

Location: Vancouver, WA

How we did it

This project is a great example of taking a builder grade vanilla house and turning it into a stylish family home that feels like it was designed just for our clients!

This remodel was done in 3 phases over 5 years. We stayed within the original footprint and only made minimal, but highly impactful, changes to the layout.

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Phase 1

Kitchen

We filled in the weird arched opening between the kitchen and dining room and removed the awkward corner walk in (more like ‘squeeze in’) pantry. The allowed us to claim more space for cabinetry, efficient storage, and a better overall layout. 

Family Room

We added a large double sliding patio door facing the greenspace beyond the backyard which gave better access to the deck and let in way more natural light.

Feature wall

A bold blue painted paneled feature wall in the Family Room added serious pop

Fireplace

New custom built-ins for storage and to hide the TV, art lighting, and a wood mantel.

Flooring

New LVP flooring throughout the main floor to help the space feel more cohesive

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Phase 2

Stairs

We replaced the sheetrocked half-wall railing with a modern steel and wood cable rail

Kid’s bath

Updated with a new vanity, tile, and accessories.

Laundry Room

Updated with built-ins, sink, stacked washer and dryer, and fun wallpaper

Flooring

New LVP flooring to match downstairs

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Phase 3

Master Bath

Improved the layout by swapping the tub and shower locations. New freestanding soaking tub and custom tile shower. New rift cut white oak vanity and accessories. Large format porcelain tile floor 

Now our clients have a home that truly reflects their unique style. It was a blast working with them. It goes to show with the right vision you can take a pretty standard builder grade suburban home and turn it into something special!