Saint Paul, Minnesota
Built in 1928
Full Home Remodel + Addition
One of the reasons we knew we wanted to add an addition to this 1920s St. Paul home remodel was to give the house a true old-home dream: a large primary suite that could fit in any modern design. We knew the goal was to balance modern function with old-home character so the suite would feel like it’s always belonged to the house. The result is a bedroom & bathroom that feels new in function but fully connected to the home’s character.
Our Client's Vision
Primary Suite Color Palette
Primary Suite Mood Board
The primary suite lived within the new second-level addition, and we wanted it to feel seamlessly connected to the character of the original house. The new layout – two walk-in closets, a bedroom with backyard views, and space for a true primary bath – finally gave the house the kind of suite it had always deserved.
For the bathroom, the goal was to blend modern comfort with old-home character. The walk-in shower brought in the function a primary suite needs, and we sourced a cast-iron tub from an architectural salvage store to fit a 1920s Tudor. Marble basket-weave floors, subway tile with cove base, and a classic chair rail kept the space anchored in timeless materials.
The Moonstone Effect
The final result is a primary suite that feels comfortable, timeless, and naturally connected to the home.
Positioned the bedroom with large windows to capture backyard views and bring in consistent natural light
Installed hardwood flooring and salvaged doors to tie the new spaces into the home’s original character
Designed a bath with a walk-in shower and cast-iron tub sourced from architectural salvage
Created two large, functional walk-in closets for everyday comfort and practical storage
Primary Suite Reveal
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