Bloomington, IN
Adaptive Reuse
Our neighborhood story
A neighborhood of dreamers & doers.
Just south of Indiana University’s limestone-draped campus, as the B-Line trail crosses N Rogers St., a striking portrait emerges. The picturesque architecture of IU’s campus looms faintly in the distance, set against the sawtooth roof-line of the former Showers Furniture Co. mill. Once home to one of the world’s largest furniture manufacturers, the mill now operates as a beautifully restored incubator for the next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs.
This is the Trades District, a neighborhood that balances both the old and new, wide-eyed and future-looking while staying firmly grounded in the history it wears so proudly on its sleeve. From Bloomington icons like The Bluebird and Buskirk-Chumley Theater to newer staples like Upland Brewing Co, creativity and innovation are here to stay.
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King Headboard Panels
Behind the Design
- Low, fully upholstered winged headboard
- Abstracted graphic inspired by Hoosier stripe
- Outer accent fabric for contrast
- Guest convenience power above nightstands
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Pedestal Nightstand
Behind the Design
- Indiana limestone finish
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Open Nightstand
Behind the Design
- Vintage Showers Furniture-inspired drawer pull
- Quartz top
- Medium-tone wood veneer finishes
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Side Table
Behind the Design
- Quartz top
- Medium-tone wood veneer finishes
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King Platform Bed
Behind the Design
- Contrasting wood veneer base
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Accent & TV Wall Panels
Behind the Design
- Sawtooth edge profile referencing Showers Furniture roofline
- Contrasting color to accentuate the angled panels
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Oval Dining Table
Behind the Design
- Turned table leg on base adds classic detailing
- Modern quartz top with reverse knife edge profile
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
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Large Dresser
Behind the Design
- Drawer fronts inspired by vintage Shower Furniture pieces
- Classic turned feet detail
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
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Tall Amenity Unit
Behind the Design
- Door front inspired by Showers Furniture factory door detail
- Limestone-look quartz top
- Mounted accent artwork
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
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Single Vanity
Behind the Design
- Solid quartz top and apron
- Added backsplash with beveled corners
- Dark bronze metal finish with added slatted wood shelf below
- Added horizontal towel bar integrated into vanity front
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
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Reception Desk
Behind the Design
- Integrated accessible ledge around perimeter
- Classic Showers Furniture style panel detailing
- Medium wood tone finish adds warmth
- Rounded corners add softness and approachability
- Limestone countertop speaks to Indiana University’s campus
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
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Bar
Behind the Design
- Modern limestone-look quartz top
- Rounded edge detail to contrast the geometric sawtooth bar facade
- Industrial-style foot rail at floor
- Purse hooks, guest convenience power, and accent under-lighting under bar top
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
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Back Bar Modules
Behind the Design
- Inset back bar with industrial-style shelving and frame
- Antiqued mirror tiles elevate the bar display
- Lockable doors at center module in industrial metal mesh finish
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Vanity
Behind the Design:
• Full stone top with extended backsplash with cut-outfor mirror
• Added horizontal towel rod and integrated toilet paper holder
Slatted wood shelf below
