Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

It’s not uncommon for couples to have different morning schedules. When one person needs to get up much earlier than the other, a master suite with an open concept bathroom plan can create logistical issues. Even the simple act of turning on a light can become a hassle. Such was the case for the ensuite master bathroom of Jeff, a morning radio DJ, and his wife Kristen. In order to solve this issue, Neal’s Designer Jodi Smith designed a new enclosed bathroom plan to create a spa-like space for both parties to enjoy together… in their own time.

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The shell of this walk-out basement was created when the homeowners recently built their home in Liberty Township, but a renovation of the space was needed to complete their vision. The lower level project centered around adding the types of living and entertainment areas that were limited on the upper floors. Working within the existing structural footprint offered unique opportunities for space planning and creating dedicated areas for the whole family. This project, designed by Christina Temple and completed by the team at Neal's Design Remodel, uses a custom transitional design style that creates a fundamental balance between the neutral color palette used throughout the main areas of the house and the homeowners’ personalities and tastes.

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Some homes will label a bathroom as a master simply due to its location. When we think of a master bathroom, however, we envision a sharable space, personalized to our needs, and suitable for private relaxation. For this Lebanon homeowner, their master bathroom was falling short. Neal’s Designer Christina Temple created a new design to help the master bathroom feel more spacious and usable for two.

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Symmetry is a vital component of formal design and works well in many areas of the home. When applied to the kitchen, symmetry helps to identify where items should be placed in order to create a balanced plan that feels orderly and elegant. In this Indian Hill project, an eye for symmetry in an asymmetrical space helped define and improve the kitchen's relationship with the connected rooms. We spoke with Neal's Designer Cyndi Kohler about how she merged formal principles with practical space planning to create a new welcoming and comfortable kitchen.

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