Clean Lines, High Contrast
The owner of this home was looking to complete an unfinished bathroom that had been included in an addition in 2004. When first discussing the bathroom with the designer, the homeowner talked about how they had initially designed the space to have a separate bathtub but was no longer interested in that idea. Instead, they were looking to create a large, doorless shower that included a bench with a double vanity with ample storage. Some other design requirements the homeowner had was to add a pocket door between the bathroom and adjoining bedroom. They also wanted the space to mimic the clean, bright, contemporary aesthetic of the rest of the home.
One of the first decisions was to utilize the space previously dedicated to a tub for the shower. For this to work, the toilet needed to be moved. This posed a challenge as the floor joists in this area run at a 45-degree angle and the toilet could only be moved so far and wouldn’t butt up to an existing wall. The solution was to build out the area behind the toilet and add a recessed storage cabinet above to avoid wasted space. Another challenge arose when implementing the pocket door. Because of clearance, the pocket door could only be oriented one way but there was ducting in the way. Instead of rerouting the ducting, which would have been costly, the designer chose to furr out the wall enough to fit the new pocket door. An angled wall in the space was squared off to create clean lines in the space as well as house an art niche in the living space on the other side. A double vanity was added under the skylight per the client’s request.
The color palette was kept simple and neutral to create a bright and natural tone. The vanity and recessed storage cabinet feature an engineered Mahogany veneer that mimics the cabinets in the kitchen while adding depth and warmth to the space. The Silestone Charcoal Soapstone countertop and bench seat add layer of contrast as well. Custom designed gradient glass panels provide privacy for the shower and toilet area while allowing the natural light from the skylight to flood the room.
This previously unfinished bathroom now seamlessly blends in with the rest of the home while providing the homeowner with a more open layout, ample storage, and unique design features that truly sets this room apart.
One of the first decisions was to utilize the space previously dedicated to a tub for the shower. For this to work, the toilet needed to be moved. This posed a challenge as the floor joists in this area run at a 45-degree angle and the toilet could only be moved so far and wouldn’t butt up to an existing wall. The solution was to build out the area behind the toilet and add a recessed storage cabinet above to avoid wasted space. Another challenge arose when implementing the pocket door. Because of clearance, the pocket door could only be oriented one way but there was ducting in the way. Instead of rerouting the ducting, which would have been costly, the designer chose to furr out the wall enough to fit the new pocket door. An angled wall in the space was squared off to create clean lines in the space as well as house an art niche in the living space on the other side. A double vanity was added under the skylight per the client’s request.
The color palette was kept simple and neutral to create a bright and natural tone. The vanity and recessed storage cabinet feature an engineered Mahogany veneer that mimics the cabinets in the kitchen while adding depth and warmth to the space. The Silestone Charcoal Soapstone countertop and bench seat add layer of contrast as well. Custom designed gradient glass panels provide privacy for the shower and toilet area while allowing the natural light from the skylight to flood the room.
This previously unfinished bathroom now seamlessly blends in with the rest of the home while providing the homeowner with a more open layout, ample storage, and unique design features that truly sets this room apart.
Project Year: 2021
Project Cost: $75,001 - $100,000
Country: United States
