Remodeling: Master Suite Addition

Visual Aides: How to Present Design Ideas

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:59:44 EST

Let TV and movies be your guide to some creative approaches to presenting your next design plan.

Growing Needs: Accommodating Multigenerational Households

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:41:45 EST

In-law suites solve multigenerational housing needs, providing solutions for changing lifestyles and shifts in family composition.

Master Suite Addition - Upscale

Wed, 9 Nov 2011 07:08:30 EST

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Master Suite Addition - Upscale

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Master Suite Addition - Upscale

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Master Suite Addition

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Click and hold your mouse cursor to "look around."

Click to save or download a 3-D SketchUp model for the master suite addition interior or the master suite addition exterior.

Important: To view and work with this model, you need to have Google SketchUp software loaded. For a free download, click here.

Master Suite Addition

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Master Suite Addition

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Designer's Notebook: Carolina Style in a Spa Bath

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:38:36 EST

A two-sided fireplace is the focal point of this master bath addition.

About the 2008–09 Cost vs. Value Report

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:19:58 EST

What's new in the 2008–09 Cost vs. Value Report and information about the results.

New Products From Kleer, Azek, Cord-Pro, GE, and More

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:32:10 EST

New products from Designer Doors, SJ2, Azek, Rev-A-Shelf, Kleer, Cord-Pro, ORG, and GE

The New American Home Has Several Green Features

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:21:57 EST

This year's New American Home is a 6,725-square-foot plantation-style house located in the Waters Edge subdivision on the banks of Orlando's Lake Nona, Fla. The two-story house features a family suite on the first level to accommodate an elderly parent or long-term guest, a first-floor master suite, an open kitchen and leisure room combination, and an upstairs club room with a theater-quality entertainment system.

A neglected San Francisco row house gets a facelift

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:11:27 EST

A neglected row house in a historic San Francisco neighborhood gets a facelift and an impressive (and expanded) interior update.

Vanity With a View

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:03:47 EST

An octagonal vanity provides a dramatic overlook in this master suite remodel.

Renovation of a master bedroom

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:43:18 EST

Doni and Leonard Felman wanted to renovate the master bathroom in their Pittsburgh condominium to accommodate Leonard's water therapy for scoliosis. They called on designer Michael Braun of Braun Architectural & Interior Design and contractor J. Francis Co. to help them accomplish this task and update the room.

Master Suite Addition

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:32:20 EST

On a house with two or three bedrooms, add a 24-by-16-foot master bedroom suite over a crawl space. Include walk-in closet/dressing area, whirlpool tub in ceramic tile platform, separate 3-by-4-foot ceramic tile shower, and double-bowl vanity with solid surface countertop. Bedroom floor is carpet; bath floor is ceramic tile. Painted walls, ceiling, and trim. General and spot lighting, exhaust fan.

Adding floor space above garage

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:16:50 EST

Many empty-nesters want to enjoy their homes and modify them so that they work for them as they get older. In this case, the Chicago-area homeowners wanted more first-floor space, including a master suite and family room.

Master Bathroom Combines Modern and Traditional Elements

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:10:23 EST

Chaden Halfhill is both a sculptor and a remodeler, so it's only appropriate that his residential designs reflect his artistic side. For this master suite bathroom, the owner of Silent Rivers in Urbandale, Iowa, created an elegant and eye-catching central tower to hold the sink and tub.

Master Suite Addition

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:08:24 EST

Upscale Project Description: Add a spacious sleeping area with lounging/sitting area adjacent to large master bath. Include custom bookcases, woodworking details, and built-in storage; high-end gas fireplace with stone hearth and custom mantle; and large walk-in closet/dressing area with natural light, mirrors, and linen storage. Add French doors accessing a veranda, balcony, or other outdoor space. Bath includes a large walk-in shower with dual shower system, stone shower walls and floor, and custom frameless glass enclosure. Add corner-design whirlpool tub bordered on two sides by windows and built into granite or marble platform with custom cabinet front. Include two sinks in separate custom vanities with stone countertops and large mirrors. Create partitioned area for luxury one-piece toilet. Add hospitality center with bar sink, under-counter refrigerator, custom cabinetry, granite or marble countertop, and microwave. Include soundproofing, in-floor heating, custom wall finishes and hardware, general and spot lighting, and lighting controls. Mid-Range Project Description: On a house with two or three bedrooms, add a 24-by-16-foot master bedroom suite over a crawl space. Include walk-in closet/dressing area, whirlpool tub in ceramic tile platform, separate 3-by-4-foot ceramic tile shower, and double-bowl vanity with solid surface countertop. Read on to find the average cost of this project in your area.

Honorable Mention: With the Program

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:04:12 EST

To list “add a level of polish” as one of your goals in remodeling an AIA-award-winning house demands a bit of hubris; architect Andre Fontaine complemented his with greater measures of skill and restraint. His design ties the addition so seamlessly into the existing house that one judge on a first look doubted the remodel was more than cosmetic.