14th Annual Northwest Design Awards

Check out all the winning designs!

On Thursday, Donna DuFresne Design, was honored to take home 2nd place in the category of Best Individual Room - Traditional, at the Northwest Design Awards Gala in Seattle.

It was a wonderful opportunity to meet with other inspiring design professionals from throughout the Northwest and Canada.

About the Project:

The challenge was to create a functional and comfortable master bedroom retreat, from what was originally a sleeping porch in an early 1890’s farm house.  A poor remodel done in the late 1980’s  left an awkward closet that bumped into the bedroom.

Original Master Bedroom Floor Plan

Before Photos:

Bedroom Before

Closet Before

Bathroom Before

Project Challenges:

Eliminating the bumped out closet was the first challenge.  This was achieved by harvesting 3 feet from the guest room that backed up to the north wall of the bedroom.

During Construction

Creating cohesiveness within these spaces was very important.  The solution was to completely panel the vestibule and north bedroom wall, concealing the closets behind.

Using many of the clients' existing furniture pieces, the next task was to select flooring, lighting, drapery and bedding.

The master bathroom remained within the original footprint, but needed a update.

Finished Project:

Floor Plan After

Completely Paneled Bedroom Wall

Open to Show Closets

This treatment created a look of understated elegance, yet still connected with the architecture of the home.

Carrara subway tiles were used to surround tub and shower.

Retrofitting an antique cabinet into a sink cabinet brought character and charm into this small space.