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| A Bath For Two |
This
bathroom underwent a extreme transformation. We started
by relocating the bath to the back of the home where
we could make use of the newly raised ceiling for the
shower and the skylight over the soaking tub. Space
gained by eliminating the staircase allowed us to neatly
fit all of the elements and still have room for a healthy-sized
(and healthy) walk-in closet. We also moved the laundry
into the bathroom, neatly housed in its custom cabinet
and drying rack.
The theme for the bathroom was the convergence of elements
creating a relationship of space, element, and gender.
The soaking tub is set into a landscape of blond bamboo
and green tile. The gentle slope of a hill is captured
with a carved green tile that moves toward the shower.
The shower is tiled with a rich iron ore red porcelain
that continues the slope of the hill, then sharply
lifts to a peak in the center. Set on a soft bank of
cream porcelain which is mirrored on the exterior of
the shower with paint. The floor is made of slate framed
smooth river rock. A vein of copper runs through the
heart of both the tub and shower area further tying
the spaces together. A piece of bear grass eco-resin
separates the shower from the tub, bringing additional
light and color into the shower.
On the opposite side of the room a custom hickory vanity
reminiscent of early 20s Art Deco and the steamer trunks
of the late 1800s holds a rich brown marble veined
with white. Two copper sinks are served by faucets
that create the feeling of water poured from a pitcher.
Grass, earth, metal, wood, and water seamlessly blend
to create a balanced spa-like atmosphere. |
