Designers: Matthew Dougherty and Richard Loosle of KUBE architecture Location: Bethesda, Maryland Size: 73½ square feet (6.8 square meters); 7 by 10½ feet Homeowners’ request. “The overall theme for this bathroom, and the entire renovation, was to create an open and light-filled interior in what had previously been a cramped and dark space,” architect Matthew Dougherty says. “We wanted to take advantage of a large backyard with many trees and create a visual connection between interior and exterior. The best way to accomplish this in the bathroom was by using large windows and putting a skylight in the shower.” Curbless details. Large-format navy blue tiles run the length of the space, into the shower and up half the wall, where they end at a shower shelf. “The homeowners preferred the ease and accessibility of a curbless shower,” Dougherty says. “It allows for easy entry into the shower for the owners, who plan to age in place in their home. Aesthetically, we love how simple and elegant it looks. A curbless shower allows for an unbroken row of floor tiles and a seamless transition into the shower. Our contractors were able to slope the floor joists to allow for the shower floor ...
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