Wednesday, April 22, 2009

1950's Master Bathroom Transformed


In this small 1950's master bathroom, we enlarged the 3x3 shower with low ceiling into a spacious and grand 3x6 shower with 8ft ceilings and a storage niche. We were able to steal the space from a closet adjacent to the shower. The use of frame less glass doors really increased the homeowners visual square footage. We used 4x4 tumbled marble tiles jack on jack to give a sense of motion on the shower walls, 1" tumbled stones on the shower floor, and 18"travertine tiles on the bathroom floor. Once again I used white custom cabinets to gain the maximum storage. The homeowners had 6" in between their walls so the medicine cabinet was increased in depth. The homeowner was not sure about using this dark chocolate in such a small space, but after we painted the room, she fell in love with the color. I think it was a great choice. I don't believe that you always have to use a bright color in a small room to increase its size. We used other elements to increase its size, so I felt we could incorporate this rich color with all the tumbled stone. It really works well. The combination of the tumbled stone, white cabinets, chocolate walls, and chrome hardware really turned this drab white bathroom into a sophisticated and clean space. For more information on this bathroom or any other projects, or to set up a design consultation please contact: Cole D. Campbell at Campbell Kitchen and Bath(806) 316-6744 colecampbell2003@yahoo.com


Old World Kitchen

Here we took this dated 1970's galley kitchen and gave it Old World flavor. We started by removing the wall that separated the kitchen from laundry room. This allowed us to add a double oven and to relocate the refrigerator to the West wall, really opening up the space. We added cabinets, on the west wall, and covered the refrigerator for a seamless look. The oak cabinets were stained with a custom mixed stain and then distressed and glazed for a worn look. The cabinets on the West wall were painted a khaki color, distressed and glazed. We mimicked Old World Italian plaster by hand texturing and glazing the walls. We used 4x4 tumbled marble on the back splash, copper sinks, and oil-rubbed bronze hardware for a touch of Italy. This is a wonderful kitchen with professional appliances and beautiful granite with a lot of veins and movement. All these elements really complement each other. For more information on this kitchen or to set up a design consultation, please contact: Cole D. Campbell at Campbell Kitchen and Bath (806) 316-6744 Amarillo, Texas 79109 colecampbell2003@yahoo.com

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Traditional Kitchen in 1920's Cottage




In this cottage we knocked out walls and added 150 sq. ft. to the previous small galley kitchen. Before this kitchen had very minimal storage and counter space. By knocking down a wall that separated the kitchen from the nook, we were able increase the cabinet and counter space by three times. By moving the laundry room back 4 feet we were able to add a kitchen island with bar stools. This is a very traditional kitchen with white shaker cabinets, white granite counter tops, and marble subway back splash. Very beautiful. By matching the hardwoods in the nook, we were able to open up the space for a continuous feel. The pantry doors are Egyptian with original stain. Once again adding a rustic element to a very traditional kitchen adds so much to monotone palette.This was a very exciting project to work on because the space was so small. We were able to open up the kitchen for a very inviting and entertaining friendly feel with modern amenities. For more information on this kitchen or to set up a design consultation, please contact: Cole D. Campbell at Campbell Kitchen and Bath (806) 316-6744 Amarillo, Texas 79109 colecampbell2003@yahoo.com

Traditional Bathroom with Rustic Elements


This bathroom is very traditional in design with the white subway tile, gray textured walls, white trim and polished chrome hardware. I added a few rustic elements. I designed and built the washstand. It is wrought iron with reclaimed boards, a Kohler square sink, and Moen faucet. I decided to add an oval mirror in a room with mostly square elements. It works well. I designed, and had Paul Alstead build, the medicine cabinet for the tight space.The overall feel of this bathroom is very airy and clean with the white trim, towels, and subway tiles. I love incorporating shabby and rustic elements into traditional environments, it creates interest and depth. I designed this bathroom with space (or what little space I had to work with) in mind. I chose to run the white subway tile up higher than normal and put in a taller window to allow more light in. I choose to paint the walls and ceiling with a soft gray and had the cabinet built a few inches taller and with glass inserts. The vanity had to be custom built because the distance from tub to vanity was very narrow. The wood floors also give a sense of openness. If i would have used tile on the floors the grout lines would have broken up the space even more. For more information on the design and construction of this bathroom or to set up a design consultation for your next project, please contact Cole D. Campbell at Campbell Kitchen & Bath: (806) 316-6744 Amarillo, Texas 79109 colecampbell2003@yahoo.com