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Love the onyx back wall,but......

12 years ago
Did the base floor and back wall have to be reinforced to accommodate this size slab onyx?
Contemporary Shower · More Info
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  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I was the lighting designer on the project. Robyn Scott, the interior designer may be able to answer your question. She can be found here: http://www.houzz.com/pro/rscott/robyn-scott-interiors-ltd Good Luck!

    Comments (8)

    • 12 years ago
      Thank you
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      Was the onyx back lit?
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      No, we talked about backlighting the onyx wall, but at the time we designed this we didn't have the options we do today and needed a rather large void space to make it look even. With Flat LED panels, pulling off a good backlighting job becomes easy. Not cheap, but not difficult.

      Thx.

      Gregg
    • 12 years ago
      Amazing accent wall and stepped window/niche design. Could you provide me with the dimensions of this shower - Length x Width x Ceiling Height?
    • PRO
      12 years ago
      I believe it was something like 6'x6'x8'tall. Not 100% sure, but i think those dimensions are close.
    • 12 years ago
      Stunning. It almost appears as if the onyx is backlit. dramatic utilization. Well done.
    • 11 years ago
      Just want to say bravo! Wonderful, unique, sleek and simple, yet intricate, design. Great job!
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