BRANDON BAILEY AND JON STEIMEL Bailey Design Build

201 MERIDIAN AVE

LOUISVILLE, KY 40207

BAILEYREMODEL.COM

BRANDON@BAILEYREMODEL.COM

(502) 749-1586

The homeowners hired the Bailey Design Build team to alleviate the frustrations in their home and develop functional, beautiful plans that fit their family much better.

The first-floor layout had the kitchen cut off from the family room, leaving you isolated from the fun when entertaining or hanging out as a family. The kitchen space was dominated by two awkwardly-placed columns that segmented the room and an angled island that created dead space. Off the kitchen, a gas fireplace blocked what would be a beautiful backyard view.

The deck was also badly weathered and structurally compromised.

The entry off the garage lacked a drop zone, making it easy for shoes and backpacks to spill into the rest of the house and creating a cluttered, disorganized feel. The laundry room was also cramped, lacking storage and counter space.

The noisy overhead door in the garage was the only exit to take out trash or access cars in the driveway. And with bedrooms upstairs, the door was disruptive to sleeping children, which was very frustrating for their parents.

The primary suite had its own issues. The shower was cramped, and the giant, dated tub overpowered the space. There was no product storage in the shower, so everything cluttered up the bench. The vanity was too short and strangely positioned, so the room lacked symmetry and balance. The floors also felt really cold!

Bailey Design Build completed a total reconfiguration of the living spaces, repurposing the dining area into a large laundry and mudroom with a new exterior main door. The unused space in front of the old fireplace was repurposed into a stylish everyday eating area flooded with light from the new window and door system that looks out to the treeline and the new low-maintenance decking and railing. The door to the screened porch was relocated to flow with the new plan, and created a bonus outdoor closet. The kitchen now connects nicely to the family room and has a large island with plenty of counter space, seating and storage. The hardwood floors in the kitchen have been repaired and refinished to match the existing color. The fireplace surround and hearth were refreshed with new rainforest green hex tile to coordinate with the new custom-painted island. In the primary bathroom, a large shower with a rain head, bench and gorgeous wood-look herringbone tile give a high-end spa retreat vibe. The freestanding tub feels lighter in the room and is surrounded by a sophisticated wainscot wall treatment. The double vanity offers tons of counter space and well-organized storage. The depth of the linen closet was reduced, and the swinging closet door was replaced with a pocket door to eliminate the collision of doors in that high-traffic area. Floor heat under the tile makes the space feel even more comfortable and luxurious year-round!