While boasting a timeless aesthetics, lacking the classic builds of the early 20th century often modern spaces. The owners of a 1940s craftsman bungalow had open floor plan, wood cove moldings and built-in features they wanted, but one and a half story home still wanted for a master suite.

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“Homeowners wanted to transform their second floor for a relaxing getaway from the rest of the home,” said designer Jen Seeger of Casa Verde Design. “We wanted to seamlessly continue the [home] look and feel upstairs in their master suite, but with a more modern aesthetic.”


A previous owner had converted two awkward bedrooms with cupboards and varying ceiling heights the second floor. Each of the bedrooms they installed a vanity with a sink, but there was no real bathroom with a toilet upstairs. “It was a very strange and awkward place, but homeowners saw potential, when they purchased the home,” said Seeger. “They wanted a design that included not only a beautiful bathroom with large shower, vanity and walk-in closet, but also a living space to sleep and an area for relaxation.” In order to create this open suite, walls and doors were moved to make room for a bedroom, walk-in wardrobe and the expansive bathroom.


“Homeowners love the architecture in their bungalow home, but they did not want the classic white and black Hexagon tile, as you see in most bungalows,” explained Seeger. By grounding design with charcoal grey ceramic plank floors, a modern yet elegant she established Foundation of space. “We see a lot of porcelain plank floors right now, and we love it, because not only is it practical and durable, it is still a classic look,” she added.


As the pair disagreed on a charcoal versus a light gray and green palette, chosen Seeger a penny tile for shower, exuded both colors. “Homeowners don’t want to have a feminine feel and loved the gray tones in the shower penny tile,” said Seeger. “We pulled the palette for the other selections from penny tile.”


She pulled in more of the grey-greenish tones from painted Cabinet. “Homeowners like clean lines and desired cabinet design in addition to the rest of the Cabinet in the home,” explained Seeger. Quartz countertops and side-lit mirrors complete the appeal.


“Homeowners spend a great deal of time throughout the [suite] and say they are excited about their new space,” said Seeger. “I would like to describe the place as beautiful, timeless and simple, but fresh.”