Sweet Suite Addition:
A Vacation-Worthy Oasis

These homeowners wanted to feel like they were on vacation while at home - which, I have to say, I think is a splendid idea! To achieve that, we needed to add on to the house to create a ‘vacation-worthy’ primary suite. We decided to turn the existing primary bath into a walk-in closet, expand the bedroom for a more spacious feel, add a new gas fireplace and a new primary bath, implementing universal design techniques. The result is a restful, tropically-inspired suite with access to the backyard and pool!

A view of the suite bedroom from the left side of the bed, looking towards the large sliding glass door, fireplace, floating shelf, and entryway into the suite bath.
Another view of the suite bedroom, unique bedroom lighting is seen above the bed with a beautiful ceiling detail illuminating and enlarging the space. At the base of the bed are two benches. Beyond the bed is a gas fireplace with floating shelf above
A closer look at the bedroom gas fireplace, with maple floating shelf, and canvas art.
A closer look at the Dura Supreme stained cabinets in the master bath. The quartz countertop has chrome plumbing fixtures, and above the matching his and hers sinks are two framed medicine cabinets.
Another view of the suite's master bath. On the right is the cabinetry and quartz countertops, and on the left is a towel bar with canvas art hanging above. In the back, you can see the entryway of the water closet with a toilet and frameless shower
A peek at the hidden medicine cabinet, designed with a frame to seamlessly blend into the master bath design. On both sides of the framed medicine cabinet are light fixtures. Under the cabinet is a chrome sink head, and matching bath accessories on t
A closer look at the custom cabinetry with special storage under the his and hers sinks for small toiletries.
A peek inside the water closet. On the right is the toilet with a shelving unit for storage and towels above. On the left is the frameless shower enclosure with built-in shower bench and beautiful accent tile.
A look inside the frameless shower enclosure with the built-in accessible bench and shower niche alcove for shower supplies. On the right shower wall is a rainhead and handheld shower head.
The suite bathroom features his and hers sinks, Dura Supreme cabinets that are stained, porcelain tile, quartz countertops, and chrome plumbing fixtures. Above the sinks are framed mirrors with accent lighting against a seafoam green wall. On the rig
A look at the exterior of the master suite. with two siding glass doors leading to the interior of the master bedroom and master bath.
A look at the exterior design of the master suite, featuring large outdoor tiling, and two lounge chairs with a table between the chairs. Beyond the lounge chairs sits a round table with four chairs and a green umbrella. On the right of the image are

Project Details: These homeowners had a tiny master/primary bath and two small reach in closets, and they found themselves using the closets in the other bedrooms because there wasn’t enough space in their bedroom closets, so we decided to turn the existing master bath into a walk in closet and build an addition to extend the back of the house where we could have a large, accessible master/primary bathroom with two areas divided by a pocket door; the vanity area with double sinks and a sliding glass door to the backyard and pool, and the more private space with the toilet and a barrier free shower with a frameless glass enclosure and built in bench. We designed a tray ceiling with accent lighting in the bedroom and added a gas fireplace for additional ambiance.

Project Location: Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Photography Credit: Devi Pride Photography

Contractor: Thayer Cutler Construction

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