ARTFUL WASHROOM
Mitlyng Design Team:
Ashley Mitlyng, Katie Loecken, Eden Garton
Photography:
Half Acre House
Contractor:
Pheasant Run Construction
FRESH CANVAS
The homeowner of a well-lived-in Northeast Minneapolis home hired us to help reconsider the layout of her main level, culminating in the construction of a 3/4 bathroom.
We planned for the new bathroom to take place in what was a small bedroom primarily used for art supplies. The previous bathroom had been abandoned because it wasn’t functioning properly and was located awkwardly right off the kitchen. The new bathroom is situated with a private, yet convenient, entry.
Before - Bedroom/Extra Studio Space
After - 3/4 Bathroom
PROGRAM SWAP
The space, while small as a bedroom, is generous for a main-level bathroom-even equipped with a linen closet!
Being an artist, the homeowner was clear in her wish for a bright white bathroom to fill with a rotating collection of artifacts and art. Within the spectrum of bright white, we selected a shower tile with dimension in both color and texture and added small moments of interest within the finishes and selections. The reclaimed light fixtures and sink we selected intentionally tie into the era of the home.
SMART MONEY
This project is a testament to how good design pays off even with tighter budgets. Knowing where your money will make its biggest impact is what we pride ourselves on.
A quick example: while tiling your shower floor may seem like a must-do, a pre-fabricated shower pan disappears in this design. And one more: windows are a huge expense, and we like to work out designs that work with existing windows. For this bathroom, we had the windowpanes replaced with ones that are tempered for safety code and frosted for privacy. No fussy patching nor expensive new windows or trim work!
