An open shower concept was a driving factor around the design. Keeping in mind that my clients wanted to be able to use this bathroom as they age, we raised the floor and removed the sunken shower. The floor is covered with a 12”x24” textured porcelain tile that runs seamlessly from the vanity space into the open shower area. A slight slope in the floor keeps the water in the shower area and directs it towards a linear drain system along the back wall.The bench seat is accented with a sculpted porcelain tile at its back, which comes alive with highlights and shadows when lit from recessed channels above the panel. These LED lights create a soft glow throughout the room that the clients use as a night light. A large format porcelain slab called Neolith finishes off the shower walls. The panels run from floor to ceiling with minimal seams and the absence of grout joints makes maintenance very easy. Designed by Karl Utzman Photography by: James Brady