BATHROOM REMODEL - VIRGINIA BEACH

This ensuite bathroom was ready for a glow up. The walls were all completely covered in tile, and the soffits that ran around the ceiling perimeter were making the space feel much smaller than it actually was. The clients wanted a brighter, breezier space, with a more coastal style in keeping with the rest of their home.

The knee wall between the vanity and toilet was removed, as were the soffits, tub, and wall tile. The vanity area could then be expanded; we also captured the space under the window to create a seating area. Natural pebbles were used for the shower floor, paired with crisp white and blue ceramic for the shower walls. White cabinetry was topped with a quartz of white and silver; the brushed nickel fixtures brought the shimmer.

This bathroom has a whole new lease on life. It checks the most important boxes: it is more functional, it has the freshness and brightness the clients hoped for, and it feels like it belongs with the rest of the home.

Cheers!

Design and Photos: Jaime Simpson of Creative + Curated

KITCHEN REMODEL - NORFOLK

The goal was to create the ultimate gathering space in their forever home. An addition by previous owners gave them a large living area with expansive views of their lovely backyard; the kitchen, however, was limited in space and usability, and closed off from the living area by a utility closet and a walkthrough space.

So we made some changes.

before

The wall between the kitchen and walkway, along with the utility closet area (which was relocated) were removed, opening the kitchen completely to the living room. A grand island was placed in the center, framed by a cooking area on one side and an entertainment area on the other. The amount of storage almost doubled from the previous kitchen, with the new layout providing optimum functionality.

The clients wished for a two-tone kitchen, so we went for a strong blue paint finish for the island, and a crisp white for the perimeter. Quartz countertops were used for all areas; a bookmatched pattern on the island created an amazing focal point (with an essentially invisible seam). A lighter blue glass tile was set in a herringbone pattern for the backsplash for shine and interest. New flooring and lighting were placed throughout to unify the entire area. It truly became a great room.

AFTER

This transformation is quite incredible. Cheers!

Design: Jaime Simpson of Creative + Curated

After Photos: Salazar Studios

POWDER ROOM REMODEL - VIRGINIA BEACH

Personality? This revitalized powder room definitely has it! Check out these before and afters!

BEFORE

Though the layout remained the same, the new wallpaper, floor tile, vanity, and fixtures make it feel like a completely different space. The dark picket tiles add tons of interest and offer a wonderful contrast to the light color palette of the walls and vanity. And two thumbs up for the mix of metal finishes in the plumbing, accents, and lighting!

AFTER

Yay, design!

Design: Jaime Simpson of Creative + Curated

Contractor: Carlton Building Services

After Photos: Salazar Studios

PRIMARY BATH REMODEL - NORFOLK

This transformation was thrilling. The clients’ original bathroom had a large (and rather dangerous) bathtub / shower combination that they essentially had to climb into every day. It was causing lots of frustration and little enjoyment.

BEFORE

AFTER

The clients decided to eliminate the tub completely; this allowed me to use that entire area for a new spacious shower with a built-in bench, while the vanity and toilet locations remained the same. My design concept included all new fixtures and materials including: a furniture style vanity with a wallpapered accent wall; white ceramic and deep blue glass tiles; pill-shaped mirrors; brushed nickel fixtures; and crisp white walls.

The resulting bathroom gave the clients all they were hoping for - and all those frustrations went right out the (new) window.

Design: Jaime Simpson of Creative + Curated

Contractor: Phalanx Contracting

After Photos: Lianna Pevar Photography