Traditional Mezzanine Living Space Ideas and Designs
The Red Shutters - Marina CaseLanding and Lounge area at our Coastal Cape Cod Beach House
Serena and Lilly Pillows, TV, Books, blankets and more to get comfy at the Beach!
Photo by Dan Cutrona
Jacobson Construction, Inc.Relatives spending the weekend? Daughter moving back in? Could you use a spare bedroom for surprise visitors? Here’s an idea that can accommodate that occasional guest while maintaining your distance: Add a studio apartment above your garage.
Studio apartments are often called mother-in-law apartments, perhaps because they add a degree of privacy. They have their own kitchen, living room and bath. Often they feature a Murphy bed. With appliances designed for micro homes becoming more popular it’s easier than ever to plan for and build a studio apartment.
Rick Jacobson began this project with a large garage, capable of parking a truck and SUV, and storing everything from bikes to snowthrowers. Then he added a 500+ square foot apartment above the garage.
Guests are welcome to the apartment with a private entrance inside a fence. Once inside, the apartment’s open design floods it with daylight from two large skylights and energy-efficient Marvin double hung windows. A gas fireplace below a 42-inch HD TV creates a great entertainment center. It’s all framed with rough-cut black granite, giving the whole apartment a distinctive look. Notice the ¾ inch thick tongue in grove solid oak flooring – the perfect accent to the grey and white interior design.
The kitchen features a gas range with outdoor-vented hood, and a space-saving refrigerator and freezer. The custom kitchen backsplash was built using 3 X 10 inch gray subway glass tile. Black granite countertops can be found in the kitchen and bath, and both featuring under mounted sinks.
The full ¾ bath features a glass-enclosed walk-in shower with 4 x 12 inch ceramic subway tiles arranged in a vertical pattern for a unique look. 6 x 24 inch gray porcelain floor tiles were used in the bath.
A full-sized murphy bed folds out of the wall cabinet, offering a great view of the fireplace and HD TV. On either side of the bed, 3 built-in closets and 2 cabinets provide ample storage space. And a coffee table easily converts to a laptop computer workspace for traveling professionals or FaceBook check-ins.
The result: An addition that has already proved to be a worthy investment, with the ability to host family and friends while appreciating the property’s value.
Twice As Nice InteriorsA Family Room over looking the water on Long Islands south shore. This room was inspired by the owners white Baby Grand piano! The drapery in this room is so beautiful. The room feels luxurious while still being functional for a family with 2 teenage boys.
HAYNES & GARTHWAITE ARCHITECTSPhotographer: Jim Westphalen, Westphalen Photography
Interior Designer: Cecilia Redmond, Redmond Interior Design
Lanai DoorsLanai Doors are a beautiful alternative to sliding glass doors. Folding glass doors open completely to one side allowing for the living room & dining room to open up to the outside.
Hallmark FloorsOrris Maple Hardwood– Unlike other wood floors, the color and beauty of these are unique, in the True Hardwood flooring collection color goes throughout the surface layer. The results are truly stunning and extraordinarily beautiful, with distinctive features and benefits.
Haven Design and ConstructionThis sophisticated game room provides hours of play for a young and active family. The black, white and beige color scheme adds a masculine touch. Wood and iron accents are repeated throughout the room in the armchairs, pool table, pool table light fixture and in the custom built in bar counter. This pool table also accommodates a ping pong table top, as well, which is a great option when space doesn't permit a separate pool table and ping pong table. Since this game room loft area overlooks the home's foyer and formal living room, the modern color scheme unites the spaces and provides continuity of design. A custom white oak bar counter and iron barstools finish the space and create a comfortable hangout spot for watching a friendly game of pool.
The WallberryThis warm green art deco self-adhesive wallpaper complements any interior and brings an opulent vibe of the roaring 1920s. Inspired by The Great Gatsby and the triumph of architecture and bold colors, this peel and stick art deco wallpaper brings eclectic style and a splash of true class to your room.
Traditional Mezzanine Living Space Ideas and Designs
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