Photos by Emily John
When homeowners Mick Dean and Nikko Grossapoulos of West Bloomington asked Sawhill Custom Kitchen and Design, based in Minneapolis, to reimagine their bathroom in a mid-century modern style with standout colors, President Matt Cook and Lead Designer Tricia Tidemann enthusiastically bought into their design vision. Cook says, “It’s fun to work with folks who are willing to be a little braver, a little bolder in their decisions.”
Sawhill worked with the owners of the 1959 house to add 65 square feet to the bathroom. To do this, they incorporated an alcove previously used as an office, part of the second bedroom closet, and the bathroom’s existing footprint.
“The key design considerations were to enlarge the space, make it feel more open, and allow both homeowners to be in the space at the same time,” Tidemann explains, noting the latter was not possible in the original bathroom. But the functionality of the space wasn’t the only priority, as the homeowners wanted to “amp up the color,” as Tidemann says. “A lot of the finishes are neutral, but there are also pops of color in the accessories, light fixtures, and tile.”
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Tidemann notes Dean and Grossapoulos brought in some items themselves, something Sawhill allows if it makes sense for a project. Among their additions were a 1950s-era piece of bright-yellow glass used as a transom above the vanity, the floating vanity itself, and light fixtures from Roseville’s Dutton Brown. Cooks adds, “The homeowners brought forward these interesting pieces and asked, ‘What are we going to do with these?’”
The bathroom features terrazzo-like flooring, two windows, eye-grabbing golden tile, walnut and oak touches, a separate tub and shower, and pocket doors on either side of the toilet. “There are details of interest on every wall,” Tidemann adds. “The homeowners themselves are exciting, and their personalities show in the project itself.”
Leveled Up
The home’s original bathroom had the requisite sink, shower, and toilet, but with room on either side available for expansion, Sawhill Custom Kitchen and Design completely reimagined the space. After removing the walls and reorienting the floor plan to accommodate additional space, the bathroom had space for a tub and shower, natural light, and all other bathroom necessities—plus both homeowners.
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