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| A
Not So Big Bathroom |
This typical
5 x 6.5-foot South Minneapolis bathroom needed a major facelift,
not to mention several run-of-the-mill repairs. With bedrooms
on either side that couldn’t afford a cut in square footage,
the homeowners wanted to create the illusion of a larger space,
as well as broaden the functionality of the room and increase
storage capacity. We began with the shower tile, creating
a recess for essential shower items. This functional compartment
inspired the cubby motif we repeated in the shower stall and
throughout the room. The bold color blocks break up the monotony
of a single-tile theme, while avoiding the heaviness a border
or accent stripe can impose. The frosted French windows add
to the playful aesthetic, and stay water tight courtesy the
neoprene gasket.
Around the room the cubbies serve as graphic relief and color
therapy, as well as handy open storage. Even the toilet paper
has its own recess. The pedestal sink maximizes floor space,
and the extra-long medicine cabinet mirror accommodates the
entire family, who undertook painting duties in order to get
involved in the project and keep labor costs to a minimum. |
