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INSIDE JOB
HOME RENOVATION PROJECTS
FARMHOUSE BATHROOM (BATHROOM ADDITION)
“Michelle and Nate wanted to add an ensuite bath to their guest bedroom,” says Brownhill. “They identified an alcove conveniently located above the
downstairs bathroom, which is ideal to easily extend the plumbing. Because the angled room affected one of the walls, they worked with their Sweeten
team on a creative layout.”
THE RESULT: “The oddly shaped space became a charming triangular storage nook. For those considering adding a second bathroom, choose a shared
wall that already has plumbing running through it, which makes the project significantly easier,” advises Brownhill. “Owners often opt to turn a closet
into a bathroom, taking advantage of having the space already carved out.”
Shiplap (horizontal
boards typically
seen on barn exteriors)
gives the slanted wall the
modern farmhouse feel
the homeowners hoped
to achieve.
Clever storage
works in small
spaces, no matter
the shape!
A sliding door is
another nod to the barns
found in the neighboring
farms, and one of the
homeowners’ favorite
things.
Nate handmade
the open shelves with
reclaimed wood, while
a pull-out drawer in the
triangle-shaped storage
niche was repurposed
from an old door.
BEFORE