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Kitchen remodels and bath remodels are often the centerpieces of remodels. It’s the place where all those beautiful plumbing fixtures, tile and cabinets come together to create an inspiring place to create or relax. All the choices can be overwhelming. Ventana Construction works with our clients to select finishes that meet their budgets and their aesthetics.

Mostly the bathroom had a case of the uglies: dated tile and fixtures. At the vanity (see here pulled away from the wall) there was a thoroughly unattractive light soffit above, a lack of usable storage, and a tile counter that had seen better days. The new vanity is both beautiful and functional, with storage shelves in the middle. Alder wood matches the existing trim in the master suite, with a stain chosen to match The new sink and faucet are contemporary, with clean lines. The countertop is Vetrazzo, a terrazzo composite with aggregate in cool blue colors. Bubble tile at the backplash bubbles up over the light switch. At the end of the countertop, the tile “flows” down the wall and into a pool on the floor, a unique and colorful installation. The strand bamboo floors were routered out ahead of the tile installation, then the grout was installed right up to the flooring. After seeing how great it looked at the vanity, the clients decided to repeat the pool at the tub/shower area. The results are striking. This bathroom facelift (no walls were moved) is both value-priced and makes a huge difference in how the bathroom looks and feels. It’s now a cool and colorful oasis.

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When inspiration strikes, it sometimes takes you in surprising directions. This master bath, last updated in the 80s, was in serious need of inspiration. That emerged with the clients’ penchant for color and sense that big change can be achieved even with a small budget.
The entry door is still the same from the master bedroom, but what a difference inside! Double sinks with their own custom medicine cabinets and a sweet new Cherry Creek window to share. The revised vanity area is symmetrical and beautiful, with traditional trim and cabinetry, and chrome Dornbracht faucets to bring some modern interest. Note the controls to the left, which include a programmable thermostat for the heat mat under the tile The custom vanity, built by Pete’s Cabinets, is made of mahogany and book-matched to show off the exceptional grain. A continuous trim piece between the upper and lower sections of the cabinet lends simple elegance The cabinetry is set off visually from the subtle and beautiful tile work. The tile is sea grass sandstone, cut in a field pattern for the walls and a basket weave tile pattern for the floors The tile continues at the shower, with slab sea grass used at the threshold. The relatively small space still feels quite open thanks to the full glass shower surround Inside the shower, more Dornbracht fixtures, including an overhead rain shower head and a second hand-held one. An obsolete laundry chute and built-in cabinet in the original bathroom was removed, making this a spacious shower The four shelves in the corner are also made of slab sea grass. The top ones hold shampoo and soap, and the lowest one is at a convenient location for shaving legs On the kids’ side, a small closet and some hall space were captured to create an amazing large bathroom. The sink is salvaged, and the original radiator reinstalled. Two new mahogany windows match the same details as in the master bath Choosing a tub with a curved corner on one side allows this space to also stay as open as possible. The toilet is tucked into the corner with the second window Before: funky skylight, laminate counters, terracotta tile. One large bathroom with two doors and no privacy After: a spa-like oasis for mom and dad, and a cheerful second bath for kids

master suite & kids’ bath
2010 REX Award winner

A ‘40s Tudor in the Mount Baker neighborhood of Seattle had one large ugly bathroom to serve three upstairs bedrooms. The brilliant solution is a double bathroom remodel: by dividing the space in two, there is now an elegant master bath and a spacious kids’ bath.
New windows at the old service porch help create a comfy eating bar with a view and make this small space feel expansive. Everything in this kitchen is chosen for efficiency and compactness. The gas stove is small but very functional. Custom fir cabinets are used to clad everything, including the exhaust hood That’s an extra-skinny Sub-Zero fridge behind the fir panel on the left. The farmhouse sink with wall-mounted faucet gives the kitchen a bit of a country feel Even the Bosch dishwasher is small and disguised by a panel, so that the entire kitchen feels built-in and free of modern touches. Note the quarter-sawn white oak floors finished with Osmo polyx oil, a green alternative to Swedish finish On the opposite side of the kitchen is a wall of built-in custom cabinetry, complete with old-fashioned bubbly glass. The new door to the deck is a custom French door, complete with a Cremone bolt. All of the switches are traditional push-button, with a dark finish A minor bathroom remodel at the main floor is part of the project, with new hex tile and paint. The vintage toilet remains in this bath remodel Seattle The living room had been dark, with large bookshelves flanking the fireplace. A new mantle with Craftsman detailing is made from quarter-sawn oak. It brings a whole new feeling to this room while keeping the original fireplace facade A lower level that had been completely unfinished is now a comfortable media room, with new windows and doors and the same fir casework as the upper level. The owners tell us they are thrilled with the new areas Before: A cramped, outdated kitchen with lots of problems After: A beautiful space for cooking and hanging out that stays true to the era of the home

kitchen remodel
2009 REX Award Winner

More than a dozen years in this home gave the owners plenty of time to think about how to update it while keeping the period details that they love. This kitchen expansion won the Master Builders Association Remodeling Excellence award for kitchens more than $75,000. A new media room, a remodeled bathroom and a new mantle are also part of this project.
No question this is a great shower. But what makes it special is that it takes up about the same amount of space as the entire original master bathroom did. Borrowing attic storage allowed the space to open up, with a fabulous result. With a commanding spot in the bathroom and glass half walls to let the light in, the shower is both spacious and beautiful. Niches on the wall provide space for shampoo and the one at the very bottom holds the glass squeegee, and is a convenient leg up while shaving Across from the shower, an innovative design provides high counters on each side of the vessel sink. Custom cabinets made from quarter sawn oak provide warm colors in this otherwise modern design Granite counters split at each level, and a wall-mounted faucet provides interest at the vessel sink The kids bath is also remodeled. Again, there are custom cabinets for the vanity and a medicine cabinet, but this time in a style traditional for this West Seattle Tudor home remodel. The terrazzo countertop has blue accents, picking up the color of the walls The blue accents continue in the kids bathroom surround. The niche is a deep blue hex tile. The balance is simple subway tile. The hexagon tile bathroom on the floor also has integrated blue tile flowers The master bedroom remodel is now smaller but light and bright. Larger windows provide a panoramic view of downtown Seattle The bedroom is smaller because there’s a new master closet, with a full closet organizing system and some stylized niches Before: Icky wallpaper, bulky radiator and a toilet nearly blocking the entrance to the kids bath Before: lots of small windows and badly utilized space Before: a bathroom so small it felt like it was on a plane After: Enough space to relax, and materials to soothe and interest

master suite & kids’ bath

The challenges of a Tudor are many. In this West Seattle gem, the master suite was hemmed in with badly used space, a miniscule master bath and a bank of windows that actually blocked the view. We added walls here, and relocated the master sink to what had been storage. The result is a light and bright space with a fabulous shower and super cool tile. The kids’ bath got a makeover too—with sweet blue hex tile in the shower niche.

Completed Winter, 2009
This small bathroom was designed in many spaces down to 1/16 of an inch. Making every bit of space count was the top priority, along with bringing in lots of light and using fine materials. The source of light is mostly from this new bay window, which replaced a funky old one. Supporting the weight of this was challenge A new vanity with porcelain tile counters and Grohe faucet integrates into the tile work at the adjacent shower niche The shower has integrated, tiled seating at one end. The glass shower surround helps make this bathroom feel bigger than it is. This was important because the previous shower was walled in on three sides This new linen cabinet is innovative on several fronts. First, the entire unit is recessed back into the framing, so it’s actually 3 ½” deeper than it looks. It’s also installed off the floor. This “floating” installation helps keep the floor there a seamless line The final design element to improve the light and feeling of openness is mirrors. A three-panel cabinet at the sink is reflected on the opposite wall with a single large mirror. It’s amazing how all of these design elements work together to make this very small space feel spacious Before: dated and funky bathroom design Before, cramped and tough to access After: Light, bright, beautiful and updated

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Teeny tiny is the only way to describe this bathroom in Normandy Park. But the owner had a vision: To maximize the space and use beautiful materials and a new bay window to make it light, bright and functional. Porcelain tile, Grohe fixtures and lots of mirrors make it spectacular.
It’s a whole new era for this ‘50s rambler kitchen. Not a single wall moved, but this transformation is total. Modern cabinets, a green countertop from Squak Mountain Stone, and cool recycled glass tiles bring this kitchen remodel into the new century. The warm wood tones of the cabinets mix well with the steel accents of the appliances. New slate tile flooring in the kitchen, extends to the front door A deep single composite sink blends in because of its dark color. A new window with a sill in the same material as the countertop helps with ventilation in the kitchen The area at the end of the original counter was only big enough for a tiny table. In place of that, a new eating bar is installed. The original sill there was mahogany the new one in steel spans the distance Before: A kitchen in need of a major remodel After: Clean, modern lines and a kitchen that really fits the vibe of this ‘50s rambler kitchen

kitchen

Beauty on a budget. Ikea cabinets saved enough to allow a Squak Mountain countertop, recycled glass tile and lovely slate floors. The kitchen’s still a galley, but what a facelift! Steel accents and appliances make it modern.

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