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Upstairs at the #witchymodernhouse

When we first purchased the #witchymodernhouse, we initially planned to add a shed dormer to the second level in order to make the house a two bedroom. The building already had a walk up attic that would make this possible. But while working with an architect, we realized it made more sense to rebuild the second floor entirely in order to increase the amount of usable living space. These changes allowed us to create a second level with a spacious full bathroom, two bedrooms, and a sitting room/office. There was even an attic space on the third level that accommodated the heating system and offered a bit of storage.

Before photo of the interior second level

The first bedroom was directly across the hall from the bathroom, making it perfect for guests. We kept the finishes in this space consistent with the rest of the house, opting for white walls, black doors, and light oak hardwood floors.

Wall Paint / Interior Door Paint / Interior Doors / Closet Door Knobs / Flooring

When you walked down the hall, you entered a bright, airy space that could be used as an office or second living room. We vaulted the ceiling in this space and added lots of windows to take advantage of the natural light.

After photo of the sitting room

Chair / Pouf (similar style found here) / Tree / Basket (similar style found here) / Lamp / Desk (similar style found here) / Desk Chair

Directly off the sitting room was the larger of the two bedrooms. It featured tons of natural light and a generously sized closet with double sets of doors.

Nightstand (similar style found here) / Lamp (similar style found here) / Bed / Throw Pillows / Duvet Cover (similar style found here) / Art Print / Art Print

After photo of the bedroom

As the #witchymodernhouse was intended as a condo alternative, we designed the second floor to provide functionality for the single person or couple that would most likely be using the space everyday, but also accommodate guests on occasion.

Sources

Sitting Room
Wall Paint: Benjamin Moore Chantilly Lace OC-65
Flooring: Mohawk City Vogue 5" Engineered Hardwood Floors in Seattle
Chair: Harwell Modern Arm Barrel Chair with Wooden Legs Faux Shearling Cream - Project 62
Pouf: Lory Pouf Textured Black/White Striped - Opalhouse (similar style found here)
Basket: Woven Striped Planter Basket (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Tree: Arbequina Olive Tree 
Lamp: Valencia Table Lamp Brass - Threshold
Desk: Springville Writing Desk with Drawers Black - Threshold Designed with Studio McGee (similar style found here)
Desk Chair: Linden Modified Windsor Wood Dining Chair Black - Threshold Designed with Studio McGee

Bedroom
Interior Door Paint: Sherwin-Williams Tricorn Black SW6258
Interior Doors: Masonite 32" x 80" 1 Panel Solid Core Primed Composite Single Prehung Interior Door
Interior Door Knobs: Schlage Bowery Passage Door Knob Set with Collins Trim in Satin Brass
Closet Door Knobs: Bourquin Single Dummy Door Knob with Circular Rosette in Flat Black
Nightstand: Knock Down Belmar Woven End Table with Drawer Natural - Project 62 (similar style found here)
Lamp: Small Assembled Table Lamp Cream - Threshold Designed With Studio McGee (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Bed: Marion Metal Canopy Bed Black
Throw Pillows: West Elm Lush Velvet Pillow Covers
Duvet Cover: Duvet Cover Set Linen Blend Yarn Dye Stripe - Hearth & Hand With Magnolia (discontinued) (similar style found here)
Art Print: Botanical IV
Art Print: Botanical III

Get the Look

1 Flooring / 2 Wall Paint / 3 Interior Door Paint / 4 Interior Door Knob / 5 Pouf (similar style found here) / 6 Nightstand (similar style found here) / 7 Chair / 8 Lamp / 9 Bed / 10 Desk Chair / 11 Art Print / 12 Tree / 13 Throw Pillow