Why did you go with ceramic for the shower walls rather than marble? - You used marble everywhere else, so I am guessing there is a reason you did not use marble in the shower? We are about to place a tile order for marble but I want to make sure there is not something I am overlooking... Thanks! I love this bathroom. »
Kayron Brewer, CKD, CBD / Studio K B The subway tile has been discontinued. There are many great alternates on the market - Check out Pratt & Larson for something similar.
What is on right side of the shower in this photo? - You mentioned the owners removed their soaking tub. Did the shower take up the entire space or is there something else in the place of the tub? In the photo it looks like a counter is in place of the tub. »
Kayron Brewer, CKD, CBD / Studio K B This bath was added and designed as the Master Bath. We designed it purposefully without a tub. There is a small, shallow cabinet to the right of the shower which you can see in another photo from this album. That cabinet is next to the toilet. This project was a complete removal of roof and the walls of the 2nd story were bumped out and raised and the 2nd story was completely reconfigured. So each space was created from a "blank canvas".
Could you please give me the dimensions of the shower? - My current shower is only 33.5" wide x 43.5" long but I can expand into an adjoining closet to make it about a foot longer. We want to install a bench and make the shower a steam shower with both a wall shower head as well as a rain shower head on the ceiling as you show here. Is this shower a steam shower? »
sheehynan Aha! So it is a steam shower? Can I ask what the subway tiles are (ceramic)? and what you used on the floor? I'm assuming this is the same bathroom with all the beautiful marble but I may be wrong. Thanks again!
Kayron Brewer, CKD, CBD / Studio K B Hi Sheehynan, looks like we are having the same conversation on two photos. Refer to the other photo for more information. Yes, the two photos are the same bath.
Mona Ives If you are doing it yourself, I'd recommend matching. It's very tricky to match finishes and get the right balance - most designers know how to make this look right and if you are working with a professional, trust them and be open minded. Otherwise, probably better safe than sorry.
Hi Kayron,
I love what you've done with this bath. I feel the materials are neutral and timeless. We have a generic ranch home and like to infuse some timeless traditional elements in it. We are in the process of choosing windows and two baths. Any basic design elements we should keep in. Mind when picking materials? Any guidance is appreciated. Karen »
Kayron Brewer, CKD, CBD / Studio K B Hi Karen,
In general, keep with classic details (size, color, textures) and materials. I think glass tile leans to trendy. So, I would stick with stone, ceramics, porcelains, natural woods or paint. I like using many neutrals with many visual or tactile textures to create interest to a space. Something to consider in the way of wood, if you would like a little darker element to mix in.......Walnut: Beautiful wood grain and color tones and classic!
Kayron