Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
A newly blended family in Arlington, Va., found themselves in a 1,300-sq.-ft. single-family home with only two bedrooms and one bathroom. Designer Michael Winn of Falls Church, Va.-based Winn Design Build came to the rescue with a design that would double their former layout.
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
Along with a transitional aesthetic, the kitchen needed to have seating for the children and a kitchen sink that faced the family room.
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
The aqua bar stools were chosen to provide color and contrast to the otherwise neutral background.
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
The cabinetry is a Shaker style in a dark-stained cherry, while the countertops are a light granite for a timeless look.
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
“My goal for the master bath was to create a calming, spa-like space,” said Winn. “The lavender, gray and marble help contribute to this feeling.”
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
The relatively small bathroom needed more lighting, but the design team also needed a wall to place the shower fixtures. The solution is this tiled column, which is clad in vertical pieces to imitate the look of falling water.
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
“Superior craftsmanship was required to completely transform the home,” said Winn. “In particular, the master bathroom shower’s intricate pattern of porcelain Calacatta and Apennine mosaic tile – from the Italian Alps – required a very talented tile setter.”
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
Now the former unfinished basement boasts a living area and a bar complete with a refrigerator and wine storage.
Photographer: Stacy Zarin Goldberg/Winn
“The darker cabinets were selected for a classic bar aesthetic and to provide a visual contrast,” said Winn. “The remaining finishes were selected as lighter neutrals because it was a small space.”