Clever design elements conjure a light , airy feel . Jackie loved the entryway ’ s deep blue Caitlin Wilson carpet so much she slipped its colors in here and there throughout the house , from the barn doors to the Lunada Bay backsplash tiles and funky Cottage Home bar stools in the kitchen . Skylights in several rooms lighten the spaces and the original brick fireplace in the living room sports a gray granite facelift .
As part of the reno , Connors enlarged the footprint from 1,700 to 3,000 square feet , incorporating a new full bath for Ben , complete with heated floor . The accessibility is a game changer , his parents say . Connors also created a master suite for Jackie and Jonathan that includes a bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and windows on three sides , and a spa-worthy master bath with an oversized shower , body sprays and double vanity . “ It ’ s their own private Idaho back there ,” he says .
When the family finally moved in eighteen months later , they knew they ’ d found their forever nest where they and their six-yearold daughter , Abby , and Ben can live like any other family . “ It ’ s his happy place ,” they say . �
The Allied Brass frameless mirrors conveniently tilt over the double vanity ; Visual Comfort double bath sconces add an industrial nod . Carrara marble floor tiles are by Jerusalem Heights .
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