designer
dawn cook

rooms
primary bedroom, primary bathroom, water closet, walk-in closet, hallway

location
gates mills, ohio

style
modern transitional

photography
howard bruce

battles residence

after designing their first floor, dawn revisited the clients at battles to give their primary suite the refresh it needed to become a sleek space to recharge.

The new upstairs is a mix of dark and light and reflects the tastes of the homeowners. In the bedroom, ebony-dark flooring pairs with soft, layered window treatments and alabaster bedside lamps. Neutrals thread throughout the space, and moments of strong grey-violet bring an element of glamour. Violet makes its most prominent appearance in the beautifully-veined marble fireplace surround. Above the fireplace, a piece of original artwork from the homeowners’ extensive collection hangs.

Off of the upstairs hallway, a once-empty space now exists as a purposeful closet hub for both husband and wife. Closed cabinetry keeps clothing and accessories out of sight and offers a clean, tidy look.

The primary bathroom was an oversized space that craved definition and brightness. Dawn and her team started by designing a luxe showering experience. A new window brings views of nature, and large-format Italian porcelain tiles line the floors and walls. A shower niche with black glass shelving pairs with a black floating bench. Showerheads are placed on the walls and ceiling.

The generous water closet gets the cozy treatment with textural wallpaper and a new linen closet and laundry area. The showstopper of the bathroom is a custom-designed double vanity. A textural, chunky quartz surrounds the recessed cabinetry made of linear rift sawn oak. The wood continues into the paneling above with integrated mirrors.

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