With only one bath shared between this couple and their teenage son at the second story bedroom level, it was time to make a change. The owners wanted a private master bath, a separate bath for their son, and the convenience of the washer and dryer located close to the closets on the second level.

The owners are collectors of vintage ceramics, antiques, and architectural pieces-which set the theme and color scheme for the finishes of the new master bath. To carve space out for both a master bath and a second hall bath, the original bath was subdivided into two separate spaces. One room is now a streamlined kid’s bath and the other a spacious master bath, enlarged by extending the space into the master bedroom area.

The renovation of the second story bath entailed a high level of expertise from the construction crew, especially when flaws were discovered from a previous company’s work. The existing framing proved to be inadequate and new glulam trusses were needed to support the roof structure. New trusses were also sistered in to the existing floor joists to eliminate the sag over the lower level. New plumbing lines were run perpendicular to the floor trusses, with passages run through the joist and the lines meeting at the main drain.

The master bath features Moroccan doors integrated into the design of the room-a focal point upon entering. The handmade Mexican shower tiles, granite tub deck and countertop, and porcelain floor and wall tiles all complement the turquoise doors of the freestanding linen cabinet. An antique mirror above the vanity contrasts with the clean contemporary lines of the sink and complements the hardware.

The result is an updated bath for two that melds modern finishes with personal acquisitions that have meaning and history for this couple. The best of both worlds!

Photography by Tommy Kile