Above image: The loft bed was constructed from wood salvaged from the removed ceiling.
“We worked closely with our contractor Jon Hardy, sometimes butting heads, but that is part of it. Independently we worked with a fine carpenter Ray Ford, who had brilliant ideas such as making old an sleigh bed queen sized that we had found in a chicken coup, taking apart a 700 lbs 1910 champion range piece by piece and putting it back together on the 3rd floor, turning pocket doors into barn doors and how to best lay black and white hexagon tile floors.“Being in love with such a space comes at a cost. Needles to say, we went way over budget and whenever we ran out of funds, we waited till we had them to do it right. It took us two years to get there. Some weekends were really frustrating, some were exciting, for instance when an idea really was implemented well.
Hexagon tiles and subway tiles were affordably ordered online from tileshop.com or purchased at Lowes.
Final budget: Approximately $26,000 with furniture.
Beautiful and very thoughtful! Very useful post.
Where did you mind that shower fixture? Thanks!
Absolutely stunning, and an impressive work of love. I hope to visit one day!
Where is the iron bed from?
It’s definitely a hipster hang-out, and I admire some of the ideas, like the industrial pipe shelves that spider outward, but overall, it’s a little too cold for me. More color, like wall color, ethnic rugs or hides, and more texture would warm up those cold pipe fixtures and the hospital-like white rooms.
http://www.sunrisespecialty.com. One of my favorite purchases!
Iron bed is from Terri See , http://www.homagehudson.com. We also bought more than a few from http://www.portlypug.com in Rhinebeck.
Those ceilings make all the difference but I’d personally need a rug in my bedroom with all those rough hewn surfaces.
I really love the high ceilings and the exposed brick. I wish there was a better photo of the bathroom, especially the floor. The etched glass pocket doors are absolutely wonderful! It feels like it still needs some decor, but I really do love what you’ve done with the place.
It’s true, drop ceilings can be painful to look at/live with but there is a reason for them….to conserve heat!! We have an old farmhouse w/an early 90s reno 2 bedrooms w/vaulted ceiling that we are now in the process of returning to the farm original (slanted ceiling) = beauty = heat savings.
This is one of the most awesome renovations I’ve seen on Design*Sponge… hats off to your amazing vision, perseverance, and style!
This is incredible, creating so many good ideas for when I will be moving into my new apartment!
I agree that heat conservation is an important part of any renovation. What we did was insulate from the roof (Tyvek). It seems to work, and we get to keep our gorgeous ceilings.
wow. what a beautifully designed inn! i love the antique furnishings mixed with the industrial loft-look and the modern paintings. a few oriental carpets scattered throughout would warm the floors on chilly days. i clicked on shannon’s name and saw some of the other rooms and they are just as lovely.
We are graciously taking everyone’s advice, and beautiful carpets (antique) will be next. Persian, as Charlotta spent five years growing up in Tehran.
Wow! Hope to come see you someday.
Beautiful! And that bit of advice could not be more true! Any shortcuts you take, will stare you down forever!
It’s times like these I wish there were a “pin all” feature for blogs and pinterest. These spaces are amazing, and their website really evokes a vintage feel!
Yes we have the same shower fixture from Sunrise Specialty. It cost an arm and a leg but it was worth it. Wonderful company to work with. Good work on your project, well done.
Wow amazing job. I am usually not a fan of the pipe shelving but can easily see it filled with folded clothing and hangers on the other wall – really looks like a perfect walk in closet under a loft bed GREAT IDEA for a small space!
One of the neatest renovations I have seen yet! Lovely work!