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Traditional Meets Contemporary

Bed & Bath Design : Episode BDE-1013 -- More Projects »
Terry Mollohan was careful to keep the original colonial look in the bedroom of his turn-of-the-century home. But in the bath, he opted for a more contemporary look that blends beautifully with the traditional bedroom. Host Joan Kohn visits this renovated and restored master suite to see the delightful results.
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To bring light into the cramped bath, a dormer was added that vaulted the ceiling with a rolled arch, and an arched window was added above the two windows original to the home.
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The large bedroom in this turn-of-the-century house remains true to its colonial heritage with deeply colored blue walls, high contrast white wood trim and dark furniture.
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The original tub was replaced with a 42-inch corner tub that takes up much less space.
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Because the walls of the dormered bathroom are not flat, the vanity mirror was installed in two pieces that follow the shape of the wall.
  • The bedroom is full of traditional colonial elements: the walls are covered with a deep blue paper that has a subtle floral print; the beautiful woodwork and moldings are all painted a light crème; the furniture is dark mahogany.
  • The original windows in the bedroom were completely refurbished. They were removed, sanded down to bare wood and repainted, and the glass was replaced.
  • The bathroom was enlarged and brightened by adding a dormer. Architect Julie Roche of Marlow Building and Design created a raised ceiling that was rolled to compliment the shape of the arched window installed over the two original windows.
  • The materials in the bath are completely modern: the vanity is solid surface in a soft pink; ceramic tiles in a soft khaki are used for the corner tub/shower surround; the cabinets, both under the vanity and the floating cabinet on the other side of the room, are light birch; fixtures are chrome.
  • Period touches were included in the bath to help it blend with the traditional bedroom. The beadboard wainscoting is painted a soft green, and a period toilet was used.
Guests
Julie Roche
Marlowe Building & Design
Phone: 978-649-8570
Also in this Episode
Bed & Bath Design : Episode BDE-1013
•Traditional Meets Contemporary
•Backsplashes in the Bath
•Fantasy Tour: Spacious Solitude
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