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Benson Homes 8/20/21 Benson Homes 8/20/21

Artsy Powder Bathroom Makeover

We love a good design challenge.

Benson Homes, known for their expertise in home renovations, recently took on a unique design challenge: to create a powder bathroom that harmoniously blended the distinct styles of both the husband and wife homeowners. The husband's preference for a rustic aesthetic, featuring live edge wood accents, contrasted with the wife's love for spaces filled with glitz and glamour, particularly in hues of blue and purple. This article chronicles their creative journey in achieving a bathroom makeover that satisfied both tastes, showcasing the transformative power of thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship.

A Harmonious Blend of Rustic and Glamour

The primary challenge lay in merging two seemingly divergent styles into a cohesive design that reflected the personalities and preferences of both homeowners. The design team at Benson Homes approached this task with a commitment to balance and innovation, focusing on elements that could seamlessly integrate the rustic charm with elegant glamour.

Design Elements That Speak Volumes

The solution was a masterful combination of materials and colors that spoke to both aesthetics. A standout feature of the bathroom became the live edge countertop, a nod to the husband's rustic preference, which added a natural, earthy feel to the space. Complementing this was a custom maple cabinet, adorned with a large twig bar pull, further emphasizing the connection to nature and the rustic vibe.

For a touch of sophistication and glamour, the design incorporated a gold antiqued tree branch mirror, set against an aqua glossy pescado mosaic tiled wall. This choice of wall treatment brought in the wife's preferred palette of blues and purples, adding a vibrant splash of color and a sense of luxury to the bathroom. The combination of these elements created a space that was both elegant and earthy, perfectly encapsulating the couple's diverse tastes.

The Final Reveal: A Testament to Collaborative Design

The completed powder bathroom was a testament to the possibilities inherent in collaborative design. The rich statement pieces, the thoughtful integration of personal style preferences, and the attention to detail resulted in a space that both homeowners loved. This project underscored Benson Homes' ability to navigate complex design challenges and deliver results that exceed expectations.

Transform Your Home with Benson Homes

This successful artsy powder bathroom makeover serves as an invitation to homeowners looking to transform their spaces. Whether blending divergent styles or tailoring a home to fit a singular vision, Benson Homes demonstrates time and again their expertise in creating environments that reflect the unique personalities of their clients. With a focus on quality, creativity, and client satisfaction, they stand ready to make your home renovation dreams a reality.

Conclusion

The artsy powder bathroom project by Benson Homes is a shining example of how expert design can bridge the gap between differing aesthetic preferences to create a space that is both functional and beautiful. By carefully selecting and combining elements that reflected each homeowner's style, the team was able to deliver a bathroom makeover that was truly a blend of rustic charm and glamorous sophistication. This project not only showcases the talents of the Benson Homes team but also serves as inspiration for couples looking to merge their styles in home renovation projects. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for design, Benson Homes continues to transform living spaces into personalized havens that homeowners can cherish for years to come.

The powder bathroom came together beautifully with rich statement pieces like a live edge countertop, custom maple cabinet with large twig bar pull, and a gold antiqued tree branch mirror set against an aqua glossy pescado mosaic tiled wall.

They both loved the finish design! Mission accomplished. Are you ready to make your home a Benson Home? Contact us today.

Emily Benson 5/22/21 Emily Benson 5/22/21

Bold Kitchen, Laundry & Bathroom Remodel — Benson Homes

We have worked on hundreds of home remodel projects over the years and every once in a while one will come along that our whole team gets especially excited about. This kitchen, laundry room and powder bathroom remodel featuring unique and bold designs was one of those projects!

Kitchen Before

Kitchen 3D Renderings

In the design phase of the remodel, we created these realistic 3D renderings of the remodeled space so the homeowner could visualize the completed space and make any last changes to the design before construction even began.

The client knew what she wanted and didn’t shy away from bold patterns and colors. An avid cook and entertainer, she was looking to maximize the space in her kitchen while improving the flow and functionality.

A few features we love about the new kitchen:

Cork flooring
Large bookshelf for cookbooks
Tile backsplash with Moravian star pattern
Pull out trashcan system
Under counter microwave drawer
Wine fridge
Recessed LED can lighting, under counter and shelf lighting that create a bright space

Kitchen After

“My favorite part would have to be the counterspace. I am shocked by how much there is! I cook often and having the extra room is so nice.”

— Julie K.

Laundry Room

Bookshelf for Cookbooks

Wine Bar

FUN FACT: Did you know the same material that is used as a stopper in your wine bottle has been used in construction material for more than a hundred years? Cork is great for flooring because it is:

Considered “green” as only the bark from a tree is used
Sound absorbent
Hypoallergenic, anti-microbial, and non-toxic
Naturally repels insects
Resists fire and water
Elastic & compressible making it comfortable to walk on and hard to dent
If taken care of, can last for generations

Cork is a premium material that can be finished in many different ways and its color ranges from dark walnut to light honey color. The denser the cork the better it is for flooring.

Because her home is only a few feet from her neighbor’s home, the side windows by the sink bring in natural light while a mirror was added where a window would traditionally go to provide privacy.

These functional, yet beautiful, tall drawers by Coastal Cabinets were added for easy access to trash bins and cleaning supplies.

We went with a microwave pull out drawer to save the homeowner valuable counter space. Some other benefits of having a microwave pull out drawer versus a traditional countertop microwave include:

Easy to clean
Modern aesthetic
Functional! Left handed? Short? Have a hard time lifting heavy items out of a countertop microwave? A pull out drawer can help.
Child safety locks

The Powder Bathroom

Right off the kitchen is a powder bathroom that needed to be renovated. The homeowner wanted a modern, simple design that would update the bathroom used by her guests.