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1st Place Bathroom Suite

1st Place Award Winning Bathroom Interior Design

Housing communities around the united stated are full of homes that builders create in order to capitalize on economies of scale. With this comes interiors that are designed with builder basic selections that do not always focus on client’s needs, desires, and functionality.  The main objectives for the updated bathroom design are to expand the functionality by introducing Universal Design principals, create a space that stays true to the home’s timeless style, layout proper lighting, and allow for future flexibility as aging occurs.

See before and after transformations of this project.

bathroom with double doors and blue walls

Double doors into the bathroom welcomes you into this vivid navy blue master bathroom. They also allow for proper clearance for walkers and wheelchairs.

large tub with accesablility for aging in place

Waterfall quartz countertops adding to the luxury design style of this bathroom. The vanity opening was made slightly wider and lower to accommodate persons of all physical abilities.

backlit mirror with white finishes in large accessable bathroom space age in place

Opened design with timeless and sustainable finishes.

tub will be accessable for all people age in place elderly population with options

Tub features natural low points so getting in and out without injury will be easier.

curbless shower marble design interesting spaces with double shower head

Promoting equitable use, fixtures in shower are a combination of rain, wall, and hand-held wand.

marble herringbone design with chrome finishes

Universal design and luxury design are not mutually exclusive. This band of marble chevron adds texture and dimension to this tone-on-tone shower design.

long sightlines in blue bathroom with shutters that open into the greenspace and have a tile floor

The sightlines from the shower allow for a view of the greenspace and is filled with natural light. Before the shower was enclosed and a dark cave.

double vanities with open shutters

Double vanities are broken up to allow for each person to have their own space.

chrome hardware with gray cabinets and white countertops

Chrome hardware mixed with a custom gray stain adds the perfect amount of modern to this classically traditional master bathroom.

chrome bathroom accessable with age in place for elderly population

Bathroom accessories are intuitive and easy to use even for people with arthritis. Each fixture is also heat and pressure controlled to prevent accidental injury.

modern art splatter artwork in red and blue bedroom

Stepping out of the bathroom shows how we coordinated the vibrant blue from the master bath with a fashion-forward master bedroom full of artistic style and coordinating pops of color.

colorful bedroom with lots of bright pops of color and teals blues and reds

Étagères are the perfect addition to any space. They provide a clever way to curate home objects such as books, vases, boxes, photo frames, florals, and more. Additionally, they provide height that helps draw the eye up through a space making rooms feel taller.

crazy light fixture in bedroom with glass and chrome and gold

I love to encourage clients to have fun with their homes make exciting design statements. This lucite starburst light fixture is lit!

glass lamp with lampshade and custom shutters and drapery

This is highlighting a fabulous vintage solid crystal lamp. It beautifully lets light shine through and elevates the room’s style and class.

custom drapery with unique textures and rods and glass rod

This lucite rod with silver accents coupled with a fabulously embroidered drapery at tone, style, and texture. A pinch pleat was used to keep the space feeling clean and classic.

close up of fabric that is gray tan and white

This close up highlights the tritone coloration of the embroidery. It helps bridge the gap between golds, silvers, and grays through the space.

modern interior design dallas texas unique mirror

Mirrors and other reflective surfaces play a key role bouncing natural light around a room. We opted for the mirror to serve two purposes; reflection and art.

colors dallas texas interior design with lot of textures and patterns

Coloring outside of the lines is where clients and myself create some of the most fantastic moments in a home.

bright green wallpaper powder bath inspriation crazy design

A view into a powder bath full of fun in this home. Needless to day, we are not afraid of color in this home.

"Local" Artists on my Radar

“Abstraction allows man to see with his mind what he cannot see physically with his eyes....Abstract art enables the artist to perceive beyond the tangible, to extract the infinite out of the finite. It is the emancipation of the mind. It is an exploration into unknown areas.” ― Arshile Gorky

I have always had a love for abstract art. I feel like it can completely bring a design together by tearing down the normal expectations of what art should be. Sometimes it is a beautifully seamless canvas that ties in all of the colors from the designed surroundings and other times it is the contrast in the room. 

Since starting my design business and moving to an artsy city like Portland, Oregon, I have been keeping an eye out on local artists from around the country. I loving having a resource to go to in order to infuse some personal pieces into my client's homes which will afford their homes to have a more personal touch with a commissioned work of art. 

Here are some fantastic artists I have been following recently that are giving me so much life! I have even had the joy to work with a few of them and the ones I haven't, keep an eye out for me using in future projects.

Lana Nguyen

Originally from Kiev, Ukrane, she now travels around the United States drawing inspiration from her fascination with nature. Her current works us the medium of Alcohol ink on Yupo. The movement makes me want to get up and dance! She is currently in Phoenix, AZ and has had a studio in Austin, TX. [Get to know Lana more]

Lana working on a commissioned piece for a project

Lana working on a commissioned piece for a project

Paulette Insall

A southern gal living in Portland, Oregon, Paulette is a a contemporary abstract painter expressing her visual language through pure color and an expert eye. She creates one-of-a-kind original works and commissions.  [Get to know Paulette more]

Paulette Insall

Paulette Insall

Current original work of art "Joyous Beginnings"

Current original work of art "Joyous Beginnings"

Lisa Jensen

Lisa is a stay at home mom in Portland OR who found her voice in art. She is drawn to calming and relaxing landscapes and reimagines them in a modern way. There is a true freshness to her work and I am in love. Exciting news for Lisa is that she is going to be a new WEST ELM artist starting August 2018. [Get to know Lisa more]

Lisa Jensen

Lisa Jensen

Collection of works bu Lisa Jensen

Collection of works bu Lisa Jensen

Jose Trujillo

Jose is a self-taught artist originally from Guadalajara, Mexico, now living in Tucson, Arizona. Heavily influenced by impressionist artist. He blurs reality with saturated colors, movement, and uses his artists sight to take liberties on out view of the world around us. [Get to know Jose more]

Josa Trujillo

Josa Trujillo

Couple under and umbrella

Couple under and umbrella

Kyra Kendall

Base in Toronto, Kyra does all affordable original works of art and commissions. She has made a name for herself with her superb water color skills which trail outside of the lines in the most beautiful way. My cousin has one of her pieces and it it one of my favorite things. [Get to know Kyra more]

Kyra Kendall

Kyra Kendall

Rainbow of Lips

Rainbow of Lips

Original Portrait

Original Portrait

Top 5 things I just can't get enough of for Spring

Portland, Oregon had been in full bloom these last few months which has me full of design inspiration! If you are anything like me, pulling inspiration from our surrounding is an everyday affair. Sometimes it's even hard to focus when the weather is beautiful and the buds open up to reveal their beautiful color. Here are five things I just can't get enough of this spring season!