Quezada Architecture There is no finish on the concrete wall... all of the variation you see is natural from the texture of the boards and uneveness of the pour. If it were a kitchen backsplash, it would probably need a sealer but in a bath, no need.
Quezada Architecture The faucet is a Phillipe Stark Duravit and I unfortunately don't remember the make of the sink but we purchased it at The Bath & Beyond in San Francisco. Hope that helps!
Quezada Architecture Yes... it is minimal but this is actually half of the master bath. Right outside of the photo there are towel racks and a cabinet for toiletries. The beauty of the crop feature!
A dream Come True My suggestion would be baskets on the floor, under the glass mount. You could use sea grass pinned with fabric or even reclaimed whitewashed wood coordinated with the backboard. If you live in Manhattan you must do something to create a clean functional storage area without distracting from the simplistic beauty this design offers. Use different heights, shapes, that please your eye - but something that allows hidden storage options. Otherwise, this picture screams that I have room elsewhere (linen closet?) for towels, TP, waste containers.. If so, get some different height planter sectionals with a seaside, resin poured, set with rolled towels, reef replicas to draw your attention away from ZERO. You can't see everything - so my comments are based on exactly what the picture is showing us.
Quezada Architecture If you look on either end under the counter you will see the supports. We had steel brackets mounted into the wall prior to the drywall installation and the glass literally just sits on top of the brackets. The glass is bead blasted ( actually blasted with walnut shells for a course texture) underneath for texture but smooth glass on top. Thanks for the question (and the stunning comment!).
Quezada Architecture The wall is actually a structural concrete retaining wall where the form boards (wood) were intentionally kept a 1/4"- 1/2" apart to allow for some of the concrete to "ooze" out and create the linear pattern. The concrete contractor didn't want to do it as it was more work having to hand tamp during pouring rather than using mechanical vibration to settle the concrete but the end result was worth it.
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Quezada Architecture The photo lighting is a bit deceiving making it look slightly more exotic than it really is... It is black slate with very thin grout joints.
Quezada Architecture The wall is a board-formed concrete (it is a retaining wall) and the floor is black slate. We held the boards apart about a 3/4" to get the pronounced horizontal texture where the concrete seeped out during the pour. Drove the contractor crazy but loved the result!
1. Concrete. While the concrete in industrial spaces is usually scuffed, scratched or stained, this bathroom uses concrete in a new way, showing off a pattern created by wood forms. The surrounding clean white walls and ceiling, the dark floor, almost invisible glass counter and steel sink give this bathroom a polished industrial-inspired look.
Long. This extra-long number makes a real statement against the concrete wall and under the floating glass sink top. The traditional style is pared down a bit, making it work in a more modern setting as well. For a similar look, see Rohl's Traditional Style Extended Decorative P-Trap.
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3. Bare textures. You can certainly include textures in your sleek bathroom for warmth and style if they stay bare and natural. A concrete wall featuring the lines of a wood plank creates a nature-inspired bathroom that stays true to its minimalist theme.