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Bathroom with Flow |
Being
asked to make a bathroom smaller is not something that
happens very often. In fact, this is the only time we
have had such a request. Having worked with the homeowners
in the past we had a good sense of their style and knew
this was an opportunity to create something unique where
every detail would be noticed.
The original master bathroom was too large for two people
and was neither comfortable nor attractive. By taking
the excess space from the bathroom, their small bedroom
closet could become much larger and more functional. Working
around the existing stool location and two existing windows,
so as to avoid additional costs, we created the angled
walls of the steam shower so that it could accommodate
two people but not pinch flow to the rest of the room.
In addition, there is a small stepped half wall that provides
privacy for the stool but doesn’t create a cave.
River rock was laid in a field of 4" x 4" ceramic
tile to create a path that travels from inside the steam
shower out over the threshold and to the vanity. In the
shower a small amount of blue glass tile was used amidst
large ceramic tiles as an accent to emphasize the juxtaposition
of water and stone.
The custom-built vanity has a unique design. With six
different angled faces, four containing their own set
of drawers and doors, we created a structure that reflects
the flow of the room. It also has a couple of distinctive
features including a hairdryer drawer with an outlet in
the back (so there is no need to ever have to deal with
the cord again). The center drawer stack doubles as a
structural leg and allows the sides to "float"
and create more visual space.
Remnant granite was used both for the vanity top, which
extends past the vanity becoming a shelf and beauty station,
and the seat in the steam shower. The edges were hand-drawn
and cut to compliment the organic nature of the stone,
while also enhancing the flow of the room.
This master bathroom is now spa-like and the clients love
to spend time in it. The space is warm and comfortable,
highly functional, and appropriate to their home. |
