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Built-in niches mimic the shape of the picture window and add handy storage.Before the couple could experience their great escape, they decided to capitalize on the nice California weather and knocked out the entire southwestern side of their home. They basically camped out in their own house while the addition was being built. The family lived that way for three to four weeks, finding it the most convenient solution while their daughters were in school.Architecture: Daryl FazekasConstruction: Kahnafir ConstructionElectrical work: Edges Electrical GroupShow us: Have you given yourself a dream bathroom? We’d love to see what you did. Please add a photo in the Comments!MoreBathroom Workbook: How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?Find bath remodelers near you
4. Architect-Built Play Tower in IrelandLocation: Glanworth, County Cork, IrelandUsed as: A creative playspace for the architect’s daughterIt originally presented a problem when Neil Kane’s daughter, Aibhe, asked for a backyard treehouse, as there were no mature trees on the property.Kane, an architect, came up with a design solution, drew up plans for a lofted play tower and set out to build the structure for Aibhe’s fourth birthday.
Built out of untreated Irish larch wood and clear acrylic corrugated sheeting, the award-winning play tower (measuring roughly 5 feet wide and 14 feet tall) has the lofted feel of a treehouse and a clear view of the growing landscape trees. “The drawbridge door was inspired by [a] local castle, which is in ruins and visible from the garden,” Kane says. The door can be raised and lowered by a manual winch located near the back of the structure.
6. Floor to ceiling. If you have reservations about mounting a mirror on top of a mirrored surface, skip the layered effect and use mirrors from floor to ceiling. There are many ways to create this effect, but a particular favorite is to use mirrored “tiles” (pieces of stock mirror cut into tile-size pieces for easier handling and a unique look). Works best with: All stylesPros: Floor-to-ceiling mirror tiles make a room feel deeper by giving the illusion of space. Together, they can also double as a full-length dressing mirror. Mirror tiles come in various colors and can create a stylish decorative feature. Cons: Mirror tiles can be hard to clean, and they are expensive to buy and install. They are also hard to replace if they get scratched.
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