Scheer & Co. Interior Design

Before: a dark, dated mid-2000s attempt at a “Craftsman revival,” with a primary bath so chopped up and confusing that the first walkthrough felt like navigating a maze.

After: a warm, light-filled retreat designed for everyday luxury.

The original footprint was generous, but the layout worked against it: too many walls, awkward rooms, poor flow, and not nearly enough storage. Our clients wanted a true spa-like experience, so we reimagined the entire suite.

To reconfigure the layout, we relocated the shower (and added steam) adjacent to the much-desired soaking tub. A quartzite surround now connects the tub to an extra-deep shower bench, creating one seamless, sculptural moment. We extended the vanity for meaningful storage without overpowering the room, and introduced walnut cabinetry to bring a warmth that contrasts with the cool marble floors and walls and quartzite countertops.

Because the space gets intense direct sun, we designed custom mirrors to sit in front of the windows and replaced the glass with a frosted variety to further soften glare while preserving the light. Lava rock pendants add texture and atmosphere, balanced by discreet recessed lighting for an easy, ambient glow.

This was also an opportunity to correct the rest of the home’s flow. The laundry room was originally placed in the public zone, far from the private spaces, where most laundry is generated, so we relocated it to the primary suite and transformed the former laundry area into a powder room — far better for entertaining. The closet moved to an adjacent room, becoming a more generous, retail-inspired dressing space.

The result is calm, functional, and quietly luxurious: a warm neutral palette with room for the blues and greens woven throughout the rest of the home.

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Before we arrive at our final design solutions, there is an iterative process that ebbs and flows as each decision is made. 

Explorations in contrast, materiality, and layered details test how expressive a space can become. Some of our ideas click immediately, some don’t, and that’s how the magic happens. 

Design isn’t linear. It’s not a math problem with one right answer, one solution.
We’ve edited, simplified, and pushed the design further, bringing more cohesion, restraint, and intention to every detail.

These sketches, renderings and selections helped define the direction, but it’s evolved since then — stay tuned for the final powder bath design, coming soon!

I promise, it’s worth the wait!

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