Best Amateur-Designed Bath Space: Deborah Bowman - Remodelista
The winner of the Remodelista Considered Design Awards Best Amateur-Designed Bath Space is Deborah Bowman of Calistoga, California. Go to the 2014 Considered Design Awards to see all the entries, finalists, and winners. Deborah Bowman’s Design Statement: Two years ago my husband and I completed a total remodel of our 1960s weekend house outside of Calistoga, California. This included a 500-square-foot master suite addition. Having a background in graphic design, I drew the preliminary plans for the house using Adobe Illustrator, and although an architect drew the final plans, I specified and ordered all finishes, materials, cabinetry, and fixtures. A: Most of the time, I live in Berkeley, California, with my husband and two dogs. What we ended up with is a midcentury-inspired industrial/farmhouse mash-up. Q: What are your favorite features of the project? Q: What solutions did you find to your design problems?A: I didn’t want to worry about maintenance of the wood floors and grout. The white oak floors are fumed instead of polished and are essentially the same color as the dirt outside, so every footprint isn’t visible. Q: What advice do you have for anyone undertaking a similar project? My husband and I had heard contractor horror stories and were warned that a major remodel could lead to divorce. Q: Where do you get your design inspiration?A: From Remodelista, of course! A: I am a former graphic designer. Q: What projects would you tackle if you had unlimited funds?A: I have a long list, at the top of which would be to redo my Berkeley kitchen and master bathroom; both are almost entirely original to the house built in 1927.