Fixtures

Louise Avenue original floor plan

The old wooden ceiling beams in the dining room were purchased from a local Amish farmer and painted white. Warm timbers tie the home together.

The master bedroom was enlarged by claiming a nearby closet, creating space for a walk-in shower beneath an existing skylight.

Floor Plan of Glen Road Residence by Risa Boyer Architecture

Two existing bathrooms became one, with a pocket door now separating the toilet from the shower.

The marble in here matches the marble in the kitchen.

From street view, the remodeled home—now sporting a sleek black exterior—appears to only be one level.

The wall opens up over the vanity so that there are views into the bedroom and backyard.

The Caesarstone and plywood vanity echoes the materials in the kitchen, as does the wall tile.

"The first thing you like is often the thing you should choose," says Nadine. "I ordered hundreds of tile samples for the bathroom, and I went with the first one I liked. The same with paint samples. I’ve tested every neutral shade out there, and it’s always the first one or two that I go with. Don’t overcomplicate things, and trust your instincts."

Porcelain Superstore tiles and cream paint from Little Green Paint Company set off a La Redoute vanity and Tap Warehouse basin. "Our bathroom wall lights from Dowsing & Reynolds are still my favorite thing in this room," says Nadine. "At this point, my love for them is low-key creating a problem, as no ceiling light fixture can compare."

Londoners Nadine and Juls, who started revamping their first house just before the pandemic, share their tips on planning, budgeting, and DIY.

The sleeping loft can also be used as an additional seating area or workspace.

A gray ceiling, flooring, and walls in the bathroom of South Cabin lend a serene vibe.