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Mountain House Reveal: Our Soft Yet Secretly Sultry Downstairs Guest Bed + Bath

Welcome to the downstairs guest suite—one of two that my friends fight over, understandably. In not-so-shocking news, I like a calm bedroom and at this point, have really specialized in how to do this. So here’s what to expect from this post/reveal: I’m going to break down the goal of the room, how we executed that goal design-wise, the challenges we had to overcome (with solutions), where we saved money, and how we have lived in it since (aka has anything changed due to real life?). If you missed yesterday’s post with the living room reveal, make sure to head over there at some point because I break down my general thoughts on this home’s style as a whole, but if you’re up to speed, let’s keep going.

As a reminder, here was the before:

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It was a decent room, with no closet and attached to a full bath. It wasn’t super bright as it’s an interior bedroom. It had a half-exposed ceiling and half not, which was awkward and made my stomach feel uncomfortable.

So let’s get into how we changed that…

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My Goal With This Room:

I really wanted our guests to feel cozy, calm and comfortable. Pampered, even. I wanted them to feel like they had their own retreat (thus the adjoining bathroom) and feel like they were on a mountain vacation away from any stress and chaos. Perhaps I was projecting a bit. Nobody ever wants to leave this house, and I think one of the main reasons is that the bedrooms are incredibly comfortable and livable.

How did we do this? Well, we pretended that this was our room. If WE were staying here, what would we want? Here is what we came up with:

1. A color palette that is neutral and calm. We also added in “nature-inspired” with hits of darker green to ground the room and give it some color and interest, without a lot of busy-ness.

2. A king upholstered bed. We like big beds and having that velvet-soft yet modern and low bed feels so inviting. The color is earthy, not too bright but gives the room a focal point.

3. Great natural light. ALL neutrals in a room without great light can feel dead. You need that light bouncing around. So we wanted lots of windows and doors (these, like the rest of the home, are by Marvin) to bring that in.

3. Blackout shades. We loved these in Portland so we used them again. You easily pull them up and down and they take up way less space when up than Roman shades, and felt more modern for this house.

4. Really cozy bedding for obvious reasons. We layered four king pillows, with two long lumbars and layered a duvet with two quilts. As I’m writing that I realize that it sounds like A LOT, but it’s pretty darn cozy and beautiful (but no, you don’t need all of those if you are sleeping in their daily and especially if you don’t like taking them off at night).

5. Art that is simple and quiet but textured. We mixed an MQuan sculptural piece with two simple yet more graphic Jane Dentons, some smaller pieces by Addie Juell and then, of course, a mirror. It’s a variety of mediums, sizes, and frames all in our color palette and all in the same quiet but special vibe.

6. A super cozy rug. We believe strongly in comfortable rugs in a bedroom and I loved that this one from Annie Selke felt kinda mountain-y. I’ve used it before and LOVE it because it has movement without a bold pattern, and is a tone that hides dirt while still feeling light, therefore, making the space feel bigger.

7. Nightstands with storage. While this isn’t necessary in a guest room, I generally opt for at least one drawer for nightstands.

8. Good and convenient ambient lighting. This seems obvious but I appreciate when a lamp has a nice fabric shade and is easy to turn on and off.

9. A pretty sculptural chair. Even if it’s just for throwing stuff on.

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The Challenges:

1. The ceiling had to be addressed. Would we bust up the half that was dropped? We explored and what was above it didn’t match, meaning that we would have to actually demo out the ceiling (and thus floor of the above bedroom) and install the wood ceiling to match. My contractor didn’t really know how much it would cost but thought around $5k. Making the decision to just have it be sheetrock made so much sense even if we were losing some character.

2. Early on we decided to put french doors in here to give these guests access to outside and potentially a hut tub room someday. This meant that the bed would need to go on the wall where it is, making the sides of the bed non-symmetrical. This isn’t a huge challenge but meant that yes, a lamp would go in front of the window, which is not a big deal. So to balance out the window, we put a vintage articulating sconce on the other side. Problem solved.

3. No closet. This seemed unacceptable to us because the room was certainly BIG enough, so we put in a closet by bumping out the wall, thus creating a little entry into the room. The original intent was to have the closet go floor to ceiling, but we didn’t catch it before it was framed out. Then we said, ugh, this is where we’ll save some money and just put in simple white, readymade closet doors. But then we decided to do all the doors in the Ross Alan beech which matched the floors and I knew that ultimately I would be bummed that we missed a design opportunity, especially since it’s really the only “feature” of one wall. So we could have demoed out the framing to do the original floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall intent, but we didn’t because of time and cost.

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Where We Saved Money:

1. The nightstands. You are going to kill me but those nightstands I got on Overstock for $60 each two years ago. They came assembled, even, and are suspiciously high quality (but sadly no longer available). I bought four of them and sent the link to all of my friends. None of them felt they “needed” them at the time but all have regretted it. Currently, we are storing the other two, but I can’t let go of them because they are so good for that crazy price. UPDATE: A reader just told they found them but sadly not as inexpensive. But here is the link if you want them!

2. The sherpa Target chair (which comes out August 25th). Yes, this is part of our partnership, sure, but it’s SO GREAT for the price.

3. Bedding. I don’t mind spending more on our master bedding, especially sheets and duvet cover, but as far as pillows and quilts? There are so many affordable options like these out there.

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How We Live In It—What Has Changed?

It’s pretty darn great. The only thing that we’ve changed is that we moved that tree down to LA because I knew that I couldn’t keep it alive up here and ultimately didn’t want the guilt, but I really wanted that sculptural natural element to break up the space. Instead, I’m going to put a tall dresser there (I already have it, it’s this one) for storage. It just makes more sense.

Otherwise, as I said, no one wants to leave. Maybe by next winter, we’ll have our hot tub room/deck outside those doors…

Onto the bathroom!

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The Before:

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It was a decent size, but we were able to make it even bigger by stealing from the adjacent full bathroom and turning that one into the powder room. It was a 2000s remodel of mostly IKEA which we salvaged and donated.

The Goal Of This Room:

I wanted to create a bolder, darker, moodier and edgier bathroom while still fitting in the modern mountain/Scandi vibe. This is a guest bath thus a great place to create an experience and excitement. Due to its vibe, we might call this internally “the sexy bathroom.” It’s undeniably very exciting.

Here’s how we did it:

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1. The black reclaimed wood walls. These are stained, not painted. We got the wood from Ross Alan Reclaimed Lumber, with whom we partnered on the entire house, and it was far more rustic and worn than our flooring. So when it’s stained you still see a TON of the grain. It’s awesome. If this were a bathroom that was going to get a ton of use, we would likely not have done it. But since this is a guest bathroom, we just created a ledge on top of the tub to protect it from water damage.

2. We chose lantern style lighting that is still modern and linear. This one from The Urban Electric Co. works with the rest of the house, but still with a cabin-y vibe.

3. The stone on the floor was cut into tiles. Rather than using stone tiles, we picked out a slab from Bedrosians and had it custom cut into 12″x12″ tiles so that the veins match and the small grout lines give more of a slab effect. I’m not totally convinced this was worth the extra cost, but I sure do love it. We used the same Calacatta Oro slab for the vanity countertop and it’s gorgeous.

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5. Handmade tile.  The Pratt & Larson tiles in the shower surround are handmade but so simple not stealing attention from the black wood walls or the polished brass fixtures. We had our tiler install them as close together as possible, not the typical 1/8″, but instead stacked really tight with bright white grout so it looks seamless and more of a beautiful quiet texture.

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6. We contrasted the walls with wood mirrors and polished brass fixtures to warm up the space. The brass faucets are so modern using the wall mount/undermount sink formula (remember this post where we debated if this could be a thing?). You can see that it created a really clean and still minimal aesthetic. A vessel sink would have added another level, but we really wanted it to be as minimal and simple as possible letting the texture of the walls and stone be the focus.

7. We kept with our simple and linear theme, not just through the lighting. but also with all the plumbing fixtures and the simple hardware from Schoolhouse.

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8. We used a large vanity that has a ton of storage, but chose one with feet so you could see underneath it, thus making the bathroom look and feel bigger. This means that it’s a bit harder to clean underneath, but we love the look and it’s a guest bath that doesn’t get as much use.

9. We chose an undermount tub that is ergonomic and big. It has nice sloping back for a spa-like experience. We put a Thassos slab on top that went over the wood so the wood wouldn’t get touched with water (ideally). I wouldn’t have done this in a bath that got a ton of use because water can damage the wood, but felt that it was ok with a less-used space (there are maybe 1-2 baths a month). The wood is all sealed to withstand moisture, don’t worry.

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The Challenges:

This bathroom had a pretty small and low window, which is never great so we put in a bigger pretty window that is higher up for privacy and to allow more natural light into the space. Outside the window is greenery thus giving privacy, but we could always put a window treatment if we decide that our guests want more privacy.

Savings Tip:

After much debate, we decided to not do glass enclosures, opting for a shower curtain. We felt that this was a great place to save and also the curtain softens up the harshness of the space, making it feel more inviting, less cold.

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All in all, it’s a suite that is fought over and honestly this bathroom is a showstopper. It’s so dramatic and such an experience to be in. The whole suite is just so inviting and comfortable, with all a guest needs. That’s if our guests need total comfort and luxury. 🙂

Before and Afters:

And who doesn’t love a good side by side before and after?

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Downstairs Guest Bed B&a 2

Bedroom Resources

Finishes:

Pure White by Sherwin-WilliamsReclaimed Beechwood Flooring and Doors by Ross Alan Reclaimed Lumber

Lighting:

Table Lamp by Schoolhouse (no longer available) | Wooden Sconce from Etsy

Furniture & Decor:

Bed from Lulu & Georgia | Rug by Annie Selke | Nightstand | Ceramic Wall Hanging by MQuan (with extended wood rod/ additional 4 strands) | Vase by LGS from Lawson-Fenning | Leather Tray from West Elm | Catch-All Dish from Urban Outfitters | Blue Vase (source unknown) | Sherpa Chair from Target (coming soon) | Brown Suede Pillow from CB2 | Oak Mirror by Skagerak | Vintage Bone Wall Hanging | Vintage Leather Pouf | Anew xi by Jane Denton | Anew x by Jane Denton | Vintage Deer Head | Tree from Good Omen Plants | Concrete Planter from Target | Small Painting by Addie Juell | Frames by Framebridge

Bed Linens:

Grey Quilt from Target (coming soon) | Green Quilt from Target (coming soon) | White Linen Duvet from Target | Pillow Shams (source unknown) | White Pillowcases from Brooklinen | Charcoal Chambray and White Sheets | Large Lumbar Pillow by Filling Spaces | Small Green Lumbar Pillow from Target

Fixtures & Hardware:

Interior Door Hardware by Rejuvenation | Closet Door Hardware by Schoolhouse | Pocket Door Pull by Rejuvenation | French Door Handle by Marvin (no longer available) | Switches and Outlets in Antique Bronze by Forbes and Lomax

Windows & Doors:

White Oak Ultimate Casement Narrow Window Frame by MarvinFrench Doors by Marvin | Window Treatments by Hunter Douglas through Decorview | Reclaimed Beechwood Closet by Ross Alan Reclaimed Lumber

Bathroom Resources

Finishes:

Pure White by Sherwin-Williams | Wall Cladding in Lynx Barn Wood by Ross Alan Reclaimed Lumber | Shower Tile by Pratt & Larson | Grout Color | Shower Tub Deck in Honed Thassos by Bedrosians Tile & Stone | Flooring in Honed Calacatta Oro by Bedrosians Tile & StoneVanity Countertop in Honed Calacatta Oro by Bedrosians Tile & Stone 

Lighting:

Sconces in Matte Black/Brass Candle by Urban Electric Co.

Furniture & Decor:

Mirror by Thos. Moser | Vintage Map Art  | Soap Dish from Target | Tray (source unknown) | Ceramic Vase (source unknown) | Vintage Black Box | Hair Brush | Hand Towel from Target | Vintage Footed Vase | Vintage Black Bud Vase | Waffle Towel by Parachute Home | Soap Bar | Shower Curtain from Target 

Fixtures (all by Kohler):

Vanity | Faucet | Sink  | Shower Head | Rite-Temp Valve | Transfer Valve Trim | Toilet | Purist Hand Shower KitBathtub  

Hardware:

Toilet Paper Holder by Kohler | Towel Ring by KohlerRobe Hook by Kohler | Pocket Door Hardware by Rejuvenation | Switches and Outlets in Antique Bronze by Forbes and Lomax | Vanity Hardware by Schoolhouse | Shower Curtain Rod from Build.com

Window:

White Oak Ultimate Casement Narrow Window Frame by Marvin

Again, I wanted to give a great big thank you to my incredible team who made this house a possibility: Julie Rose, Velinda Hellen and Grace de Asis. Photos are by our own Sara Ligorria-Tramp, styled by me with help from Emily Bowser, Erik Staalberg and Veronica Crawford. Our contractor was Jeff Malcolm and our architect (that we used at the beginning of the project) was John Lyles.

Check out the rest of The Mountain House reveals here: The Kitchen The Kitchen Organization | The Kitchen Appliances | The Powder Bath | The Living Room | The Kids’ RoomThe Loft | The Hall Bath | The Upstairs Guest Bath | The Dining Room | The Family Room

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Lisa
5 years ago

Beautiful job! I love the green bed and that black stained wood. The reclaimed wood is such a star in this house.

K
5 years ago

Give me that bathroom! So many awesome features and a great mooooood attached to the calm vibe of the bedroom. I’d love to see those sconces turned on. Very cool.

Admin
5 years ago
Reply to  K

thank you! we have guests in it right that that agree with you 🙂

Rebekah
5 years ago

These posts have me wishing “Mountain Week” was “Mountain Month.” What an inviting retreat you’ve created!

KWu
5 years ago

This is all so beautiful! I love how unfussy it is. My current hunt is for a bathroom mirror in a pretty shape but that isn’t too feminine as our bathroom otherwise has no personality to it (maybe some day). These are great but probably more expensive than I can justify. It would be really great to get a roundup of items that generally fit in the mountain house style but at different price points. There’s a lot of appeal to this relaxed but refined vibe.

Julie P
5 years ago
Reply to  KWu

Yes! This! A “get the look” at different budgets!

I LOVE this bathroom. Drama is my jam. And this has it IN SPADES. Bravo! Gorgeous work Emily & Co!

Kd
5 years ago

Looks like the Porthos Home Keegan Side Table on Amazon is similar if not identical, if you want to add a link to it. And Wayfair sells the Robert Abbey Cecilia table lamp.

Jessvii
5 years ago

Loving it! Would not change anything. Thinking the closet looks perfect just how it is. Question: functionally, why don’t more people do thin grout in showers given that it looks so good?

Admin
5 years ago
Reply to  Jessvii

I think that tile installers don’t love the thing grout because there is more room for error than if you have a spacer. maybe 🙂

Jodie. Grove Isle
5 years ago
Reply to  Jessvii

Thin grout lines are beautiful and perfect for a guest bath that doesn’t get much use, but they just aren’t practical/durable in rooms with heavier traffic. That thin line of grout will break down much faster (from water spray from the shower head and scrubbing + cleaning) and is more brittle than a thicker grout line. Cracked grout leads to mold and mildew, and then having to regrout to fix it.

Also, zero grout lines work better for smaller sized tile rather than large format tiles. Large tiles generally aren’t perfectly level on any side and may not lay flat next to each other even if your tiler is highly skilled and uses a tile leveling system. Grout hides many imperfections.

There are a lot of factors to consider, so best to speak with you tiler, designer, or contractor for each specific project. But I couldn’t agree more… they sure are pretty.

RS
5 years ago
Reply to  Jessvii

The labor costs are higher because it takes so much more time and effort! We just did this and requested 1/16 instead of 1/8 inch from our contractor. I don’t think they liked doing it but it looks amazing.

Addie
5 years ago

My favorite things are the art above the bed, the rug, the standing mirror, and THE ENTIRE BATHROOM. I am so glad you tried the stained black wood here because it’s stunning mixed with the polished stone, tile, and brass fixtures — LOVE! What lucky guests you have. I am really looking forward to seeing the other bathrooms.

Carleigh Sion
5 years ago

Looking into the bathroom from the bedroom … it’s like looking at “door”framed art. I definitely want to walk through that doorway but I’d also be ok just sitting in that chair and looking through it.

Erin
5 years ago

Full stop. That bathroom. Everything. So good. And the bedroom too. Oh my.

Meg
5 years ago

I think everything looks beautiful, but I just can’t get past the impracticality of the reclaimed wood in the bathroom, both in terms of potential water damage and for cleaning. It’s hard for me to get on board with designs where aesthetics and practicality don’t balance out.

Vicki Williams
5 years ago
Reply to  Meg

Your comment is interesting given that she explained her reasoning about using the wood here and the practicality here that totally works IMO.
In my bathroom, shower set up is the same and NO water gets on the outer walls at all. Also given that it is not the bathroom that usually little children will be splashing around and playing in the tub for an hour the tub ledge should be sufficient to preserve the bottom tub surround.
Anyway that is my 2 cents. Love it for beauty and function!

W
5 years ago
Reply to  Meg

It’s true, this is not really built for the long term. What if a family member needs to move in? Long term guests? Rebound kid? People might be using this bathroom a lot more than originally imagined.

Renee
5 years ago

Wow, love it all! What a gorgeous retreat space. And I LOVE that bathroom! Well, done!!!

AJ
5 years ago

Everything is wonderful except for me, the vanity misses the mark. It looks builder’s grade in photos. Would have loved a wood look or maybe a black one instead.

Mande
5 years ago

And I thought the powder bath was my favorite. OMG. Love! I love black wood on the wall versus tile.

Admin
5 years ago
Reply to  Mande

thank you! and there are three more bathrooms to come 🙂

Liz
5 years ago

I love that you took that risk with the dark bathroom, it turned out amazing!

Paige Cassandra Flamm
5 years ago

I love the rug you chose! It does an amazing job at anchoring the room!

Paige
http://thehappyflammily.com

Robyn
5 years ago

Gorgeous!!! I’m so jealous of those nightstands! I can’t believe that bargain. The bathroom is gorgeous. I thought it would read too dark but it actually looks amazing.

Katy
5 years ago

Slow clap. It’s gorgeous. I love how the black wood ties in with the kitchen island. Feels very grown up, very cohesive, not at all blogger-y just doing a ton of different styles and finishes to show off.

I also really appreciate the trim-less windows and just using quarter round on the floor. I’ve spec’d nearly the same for my house (new build) and I got some crazy looks and started doubting myself, but you’ve proven that it is clean and minimal and exactly what I want.

Admin
5 years ago
Reply to  Katy

Oh good. yes I love it. its just taking away more lines that you don’t need – sans trim. I kinda wanted a squared off quarter round (quarter square?) but i don’t know if it exists readymade. But you don’t really notice the quarter round because it blends in with the floor so much.

Kathleen Kinkella
5 years ago

Gorgeous! Love the bathroom mirrors – they look like two drops of water suspended in time. 🙂

Thos. Moser
5 years ago

We couldn’t agree more! This such a brilliant use of our Hoops Mirror!

Sarah
5 years ago

What stain did you use for the super black look?

Samantha
5 years ago

You have truly outdone yourself. The contrast between the light filled bedroom to the moody dark bathroom is breathtaking.

Michelle
5 years ago

Oh wow… bedroom goals! I love how calm and is and other than wishing the shower curtain wasn’t a high-water, that bathroom is stunning! Beautiful job EHD team!

Admin
5 years ago
Reply to  Michelle

HA. I actually meant to source a longer one but then I forgot and was like, wait does this bother me?

Melissa
5 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Your guests are very lucky!

Gorgeous bathroom! But please for the love of god fix that shower curtain. To me it looks no different than high water drapes. I bought a pair of long white panels from ikea that flank my tub = cheap fix.

Megan
5 years ago
Reply to  Emily

Ha! This is the only thing that caught my eye in a negative way! I love everything else, and at least that’s a relatively easy/quick/cheap (who says you can’t have all three?) switch in the future if you decide it does bother you!

Erika
5 years ago

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!! And I absolutely love that you installed a tub where there was only a shower before. It seems like so many renovations out there get rid of the tub, so I appreciate that you did the opposite!

Liz
5 years ago

Love it! If you put in the high dresser, remember to attach it to the wall since you and your friends all have littles around!

Courtney
5 years ago

Wow, really, really lovely!

Amanda
5 years ago

Beautiful!

Sarah
5 years ago

Stunning!!! I am LOVING these mountain house reveals and will be so sad when they’re over!

Ashley
5 years ago

It’s perfection! I would die to be a guest in that room. And that bathroom is killer. I think the French doors off the room are my favorite part. It’s transformative and makes it such a peaceful mountain oasis. Amazing work!
I can totally see how the floor to ceiling closets would have elevated it “just so”… I almost wish you didn’t mention it so I didn’t have a chance to imagine it 😉

Susan
5 years ago

Can you talk more about the design choice behind the length of the shower curtain? When do you go long? when do you go short? What’s an appropriate length?

5 years ago

Ugh, that black stained wood is giving me heart palpitations. It’s stunning. I want it in every room in my house.

Ruby
5 years ago

This bathroom is the most splendid thing I’ve ever seen!

But I am grieving over that misplaced marble tile by the toilet. All the time to match the veining but one stinky tile is in the wrong place!

Katie
5 years ago

Sooooo good! I really do feel like it’s shark week! Im so excited to see everything.

Rachelle
5 years ago

Wow, Emily! STUNNING! Both the bedroom and especially the bathroom made me gasp. I have no doubt it’s a fought for room. Wow, wow, wow!

5 years ago

It’s amazing. Favorite bits, the bed, and the bathroom walls. I get that wood might be impractical but I seriously wouldn’t care.

In fact the only think I don’t like are those mirrors – I find them ungainly. But that’s just personal taste, the whole thing is spectacular.

Lisa
5 years ago

Wow! Love the bathroom! But those floor slabs in front of the toilet is killing me! Why have the two far left ones switched places? I would go crazy sitting there looking at them.

megan
5 years ago

Oh beautiful! Love the earthy, green bed and the dark, moody bathroom!

Roberta Davis
5 years ago

Love it, Emily. That bathroom is genius. Even with black walls, it is much brighter than the “before”. This is providing new inspiration for my own upcoming bathroom remodels. Yes, I would go into that suite and I might not ever come out. Except for some of your soup.

Jenny
5 years ago

This is spectacular! Wow! I love that bathroom. Could you explain the original glass block window in the shower? It seems like that would have to be an interior wall with the exterior window by the toilet.

Beth
5 years ago
Reply to  Jenny

That glass block window was seriously creepy!

Kristin
5 years ago

OMG that bathroom! I gasped when I saw the first picture of it. So beautiful and simple and perfect. That tile in the shower…so good. This might be the first room I’ve seen in the mountain house where I truly understood the aesthetic you were going for. What a winner. The bedroom is beautiful too. I have to say that seeing this beautiful neutral room makes me think you really need some color or contrast in your living room. Either the couch or the rug need to be different IMO. I didn’t make any comments yesterday in the reveal because although I didn’t love the room, it seemed like everyone else did, so what do I know? 🙂 Neutral, tonal rooms are not my favorite usually, so I just moved on. But seeing how lovely this neutral bedroom is made me realize that I could love the living room too, but it needs a little something more to take it to that aha level. Anyway, I don’t want to end this negatively because I truly think the mountain house is amazing. You guys have done an incredible job! Can’t wait to see the rest of the reveals.

Suz
5 years ago

I could live in this room forever. The bathroom is simply perfection!

Sheila
5 years ago

I’m hoping that green quilt will show up in every room!

KP
5 years ago
Reply to  Sheila

Hahahahahaha me too.

Vicki S Williams
5 years ago
Reply to  KP

ME TOOOOOO!

Grace
5 years ago

Again… just so upset I didn’t win the vacation giveaway.
That is one sexy bathroom.

Betty
5 years ago

Brilliant, just brilliant! I would fight to be in that guest room too. I especially love what you’ve
done with the bathroom – it’s your typical smallish bathroom just about everyone has in their home
and what a great idea to transform it into a show stopper. You’re giving me great ideas for
my next bathroom remodel and great incentive to save up for it.

Sara
5 years ago

LOVE LOVE LOVE everything about mountain house!! Can’t wait to see more! I’m also obsessed with the tree in the spare bedroom, do you happen to know the name of it?
Thanks!

Julie S
5 years ago

I love it <3 Just a great balance of light and dark, calm and texture, soothing but not soporific. This project is turning out to be phenomenal.

Christa
5 years ago

I would be super thrilled to sleep there. Everything is beautiful and cozy.

Isabelle
5 years ago

This room looks gorgeous! What type of tree is that? I would love to find one for my own bedroom.

jen
5 years ago

That bathroom is STUNNING!! And the room is so beautiful and inviting. You should get some kind of medal for beautifying these rooms the way you have!

By the way, I got my copy of House Beautiful yesterday and seeing the pics of your house up close like that…wow! Everything is jaw-droppingly gorgeous!! Well done!!

Sarah
5 years ago

Can we get your outfit details? Amazing pants, and I love the blouse too.

Josh
5 years ago

I love the mountain house! Everything you’ve posted about it has been absolutely stunning, especially the kitchen and living room. My thoughts on this guest suite come primarily from a lack of lushness that is usually part of EHD. While I get the idea is minimalism and neutrals, something feels like it is missing. Maybe it’s the scale of the nightstands compared to the bed, but there is a lack of EHD quirkiness in this design. I think the art over the bed could be a little larger or do some type of natural landscape picture. Something feels off. Maybe adding some moss green for just a touch of color and still be natural and neutral? I love the black wood in the bathroom, but not sure about the contrast to the white tile and white vanity. Your designs don’t usually stop in sections… they flow continuously. This one does not flow as well. Hope this is constructive and doesn’t sound bad. I really love almost all of your designs and I cannot wait to see the rest of the house.

lins
5 years ago

Beautiful but the out of place tile on the floor from the cut slab is making me twitchy