The new master bathroom includes two different sink types to accomodate the varying heights of the owners. The counter and shower walls are clad in glass tiles from Oceanside Glass, and the floor of the shower, the bathroom, and the contiguous bedroom are all stained concrete. The bathroom opens directly onto the bedroom so that both share uninterrupted views of the city beyond. The toilet is placed in a separate compartment for privacy, and the shower is enclosed to control moisture. Otherwise the two spaces inhabit one big room. The high roof allows for high clerestory windows that flood the rooms with light. Photo: Jenny Brennan
2. What is your budget? There's a wide range of prices for tile. Some general estimates (not including installation):
• Ceramic tile ranges from $2-$20 per square foot.
• Natural stone ranges from $7-$20 per square foot.
• Glass tile ranges from $7-$30 per square foot.
• Porcelain tile ranges from $3-$25 per square foot.
This glass tile countertop is beautiful in this bathroom, and makes everyday cleaning easy. If you like this look, consider how much use your surface will get. Glass tile might not handle wear and tear as well as other materials.
A bathroom is the perfect space to create a nest. Sinking a tub into the floor instead of the typical raised height allows the occupant to soak safely enclosed and surrounded while still maintaining a vista through the window and across the room.