A Master Bath Retreat

North Dallas

North Dallas

We love when we meet with a client who has already prioritized their design desires and their practical needs. This particular client knew her goals:

1. The his and hers division of this bathroom was outdated, and the goal was better flow

2. The design of the space needed updating, and the goal was a lighter feel

3. The tub area was not well fitted for splashing; the goal was a big tub to bathe grandkids in without fearing the floors getting wet if (when) they splashed

 

Before a job we try to make sure we really understand a customer. What are your goals? What do you want to spend? What is your trajectory with the space (ie if you are adding on an office but see it becoming a nursery at some point, how can we give you what you want now without causing more work/dollars for the future project), etc. That this repeat client was able to identify both her aesthetic and practical desires from the initiation of the project meant that we were able to begin on drawings smoothly and swiftly. The client needed a little help creating her vision so our in house designer helped narrow down selections and pair them with things the client had already purchased. We demolished multiple walls to open up the space. We removed a hot water heater (adding a tankless system to the attic) to add both square footage and endless hot water for the house). New tile, his and hers vanities, and the aforementioned expansive shower with tub reinvented the space. The end result was a happy client (our first priority every time). It was also a lovely new space for multiple generations to enjoy! 

Building Right,
Tim Summey

Open it up

There is only one option for a young vibrant family who loves to spend time with their family and loves to entertain...Open it Up! For some reason, the designers of 60's and 70's loved to segment the main living room areas with walls. At Summey Industries, we are taking out the walls.

With this home we took out a load bearing wall that separated the kitchen and the living room. The kitchen was designed with an open feel island that allowed for maximum countertop space. The homeowners choose a modern yet warm dark granite that pairs nicely with the white shaker style cabinets. We added a few walls to make the front room a guest room and added a full bath to serve the guest room and living room.

The master bath needed a bit of an overhaul and we did just that. Some more walls came down to open up the bathroom because we needed all the space we could get. A central wet area joins the walk-in shower with the tub. Bath the kids and let 'em splash because all the water is going down the shower drain.


We topped off the remodel with some freshly refinished wood floors and some well chosen tones of paint...and most importantly...we met the deadline of having the house finished before the new baby came. Congratulations guys!