Sometimes inspiration strikes in unusual ways. We have a wily woodchuck to thank for this bathroom remodel in a Wildwood, MO home.

While our client was out of town, the critter snuck into the home and gnawed away at some window sills and woodwork.

The pressing need to replace the window in question led to the decision to expand the master bath by taking roughly 3.5 feet out of the master bedroom. At that point, the client decided to go full steam ahead with a fairly sizeable remodel.

We used the home’s wooded surroundings as our design inspiration. We wanted a timeless look inspired by nature, but with a modern feel.

By expanding the bathroom we were able to move the shower and enlarge it, and also create a separate toilet room. The shower now has a window to bring in natural light, a seat and plenty of storage to keep products hidden away. We were also able to add a bigger closet.

To bring our “outdoors-in” look to life, we used knotty alder cabinets. You can see how the cabinetry helps pull out the warmer tones in the slate-looking floor tile (slate can be rather high maintenance so we went with a look-alike here).

For a rustic touch, we included a barn door that pairs well with the cabinets and helps draw the eye across the space. The wall tile also provides a faux-wood look, but the clean lines keep the look modern.

A Cambria countertop further complements the floor.

Stainless steel sink bowls provide contrast and update the space. We accomplish the same with the minimalist tub and its sleek wall-mount fixtures.

ProSource of St. Louis was the main supplier for this remodel and our lighting is from Murray Feiss.