Whether Victorians actually called the space adjacent to bedrooms a “fainting room” is subject to debate, but suffice to say, we don’t need them now! And fortunately, they can be advantageous when updating an historic home with modern amenities.
In this Painted Lady, built in 1900, out went the fainting room which was easily converted to a much needed second bath outfitted with a large soaking tub.
And in addition to creating that new space, I completed the architectural design for a new master suite.
The clients wanted LOTS of storage (who doesn’t), and we were lucky enough to have a blank slate (read “bad remodel”) to work with. The new suite features a bath that has plenty of room for two, his and her closets, and a wonderful seating area under an original stained glass window.
