Digital Interior Design Consulting
Maria and Teddy purchased their beautiful 1930's 3 bed/ 2 bath home in Houston in the summer of 2020. They wanted to keep the charm and original details while updating it with modern amenities, especially the main bathroom.
Maria and Teddy wanted a fresher, updated feel for the bathroom, and to design for the bigger family they wanted in the future.
I consulted with Maria and Teddy on their bathroom remodel, providing floor plans and design advice.
Maria and Teddy wanted a fresher, updated feel for the bathroom, and to design for the bigger family they wanted in the future.
I consulted with Maria and Teddy on their bathroom remodel, providing floor plans and design advice.
Maria and Teddy in front of their dreamy Houston home.
Before and After
Original to Completed Remodel
Progress & Final Project Photos
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The Process
Functionality
The biggest problems Maria and Teddy had with the bathroom was that it was awkward to navigate with two people and had limited counter space. Their main user need was to have a more functional layout for multiple people, especially as their family grew. The big wish-list item was room for a double sink.
Feasibility
Maria and Teddy worked with a local contractor in Houston, who helped provide build suggestions and estimates. They wanted to make some structural changes, but did not have the budget to take walls out or reconfigure the plumbing entirely. They wanted to splurge on materials and finishes, not on big structural changes.
After talking about the couple's needs with Maria, I came up with two floor plans that they could run by their contractor.
Option 1 was supposedly a "simpler" remodel, flipping the direction of the toilet and extending the vanity for added storage. It did not address all of the functionality needs, but made the space more usable long-term.
The biggest problems Maria and Teddy had with the bathroom was that it was awkward to navigate with two people and had limited counter space. Their main user need was to have a more functional layout for multiple people, especially as their family grew. The big wish-list item was room for a double sink.
Feasibility
Maria and Teddy worked with a local contractor in Houston, who helped provide build suggestions and estimates. They wanted to make some structural changes, but did not have the budget to take walls out or reconfigure the plumbing entirely. They wanted to splurge on materials and finishes, not on big structural changes.
After talking about the couple's needs with Maria, I came up with two floor plans that they could run by their contractor.
Option 1 was supposedly a "simpler" remodel, flipping the direction of the toilet and extending the vanity for added storage. It did not address all of the functionality needs, but made the space more usable long-term.
Option 2 was a bigger redesign. First, the door gets rehung to open out into the hallway. Though that isn't industry standard, it worked in their particular home (the hallway the door opens into was wide enough to accommodate). That alone feels like it adds so much usable space to the room! The linen closet is completely removed, turning that into usable space for the toilet. That frees up the far wall, making space for the couple's ultimate dream: a double sink in the vanity, plus an elongated cabinet to make up for the lost storage in the linen closet.
Teddy and Maria took these designs to their contractor, who actually estimated the cost of option B - the one that satisfied more of their wish list - as the more affordable one. A rare moment when dreams and savings align!
Teddy and Maria took these designs to their contractor, who actually estimated the cost of option B - the one that satisfied more of their wish list - as the more affordable one. A rare moment when dreams and savings align!
Digital Style Guide
The clients and I created a collaborative digital style guide together. This acted as our shared mood board, and allowed me to quickly understand the client's tastes. From there, I made specific recommendations on products and material finishes based on their aesthetics, needs, and budget.
