The couple’s various tastes received equal consideration in the master suite. Dungan reworked the original dining room and nearby in-law quarters to create a space that balances their style preferences. The architect and owners agreed to keep the exposed beams in the new master bedroom while closing off the vaulted ceiling with tongue-and-groove boards. “We also added an original Hunter fan to give the bedroom the feel of a quaint escape,” the homeowner says.
While such features convey a decidedly masculine vibe, the adjoining master bath offers softer, airy details. Arranged in a galley-type layout with powder-blue walls, the bath features ample cabinetry that conceals handy storage solutions for toiletries and towels. And as the showstopper, a freestanding tub by Kohler occupies a light-filled alcove with wonderful views of the valley beyond.
Apart from these vintage-styled elements, the homeowners made sure that their renovation was also full of modern conveniences. Every light in the house is LED to reduce energy use. Outlets are strategically placed for phone chargers and laptops. And all the bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms so guests and relatives can enjoy maximum privacy.
Improvements such as these make this house livable for the present without compromising its inspiration from the past. Neither the owners nor the architect intended it to be so entrenched in bygone times as to imply a hands-off mindset. “There’s no point in having antiques and beautiful furnishings if you can’t enjoy and appreciate them on a daily basis,” the homeowner says.
