Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in DC Metro

An Ohio family in search of a place to enjoy the Portuguese coast acquired a four-bedroom apartment just outside the center of Cascais. Our studio was engaged to turn a compartmented interior into a holiday residence for a household that gathers in numbers: one that could seat everyone at once and still hold the ease and lightness of a home by the beach. The original plan included a kitchen and laundry room sealed off from the living room, floor finishes and levels that changed from threshold to threshold, and bathrooms in varying styles. Work began by redefining the alignments and circulation. The principal transformation was the opening of the kitchen, creating a more generous social setting centered on a bespoke island fitted with storage and seating. The interior takes its cues from the building’s geometric façade, which projects and recedes in volumes and voids. Bespoke joinery in oak and lacquer carries continuity and order through the apartment. Concealed storage runs throughout: at the entrance, in the dining area, along the living area, and beneath built-in benches. The laundry is merged into the kitchen behind perforated doors for ventilation while keeping the service area discreet. Behind the sofa, a console slips a workspace into the living area without conceding its openness. Curved elements answer the rectilinear architecture; artisanal glazed vertical tiles repeat from the backsplashes onto custom side tables. The palette stays deliberately narrow; the muted oak and lacquer are joined by a softened timber floor, Portuguese Lioz stone, and walls painted to the color of bare plaster. Existing doors and baseboards were repainted in a warm light gray that draws the original elements into the language of the new interior. Upholstery and decorative accents hint at the terracotta, sky blue, and yellow of the façade. The bedrooms are set with upholstered headboards on oak frames, bedside tables that extend those outlines, and wardrobes fit for a long stay. Locally made rugs, bedcovers, and throw pillows soften the composition. In the bathrooms, the plans were reorganized and the showers enlarged. Lioz was used for the counters and sinks, shelves, shower bases, and bathtub surround, with microcement bringing a soothing warmth to the walls, and storage in floating cabinets. Deeper in tone than the rest of the apartment yet never dim, they are quietly elegant rooms made for lingering — taking one’s time getting ready, or unwinding at the end of a day. PHOTOGRAPHY: © ALEXANDER BOGORODSKIY

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ATELIERxKM is a bespoke furniture collection designed & created by interior designer, Kelly Martin. Her goal is to create high end fashion pieces for your home. She has mixed the beauty of natural walnuts & oaks with blackened steel accents to create a dark juxtaposition of soft & hard edges. Made in California.

This bright contemporary bathroom remodel combines mod floor-to-ceiling stacked 4x4s with a blue irregular penny tile floor, a frameless glass shower door, heated towel warmer, wall-mounted sink, hanging picture rail, and a custom recessed niche with a fog-less mirror. To tie everything together, we used blue epoxy grout throughout the bathroom, which was color-matched to the tile floor, creating a subtle, cohesive finish. A clean, modern design with thoughtful details that maximize both style and function. Photos by Nova Soul Imagery

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Give your walls a smooth, modern finish with the Circular Grid Design Wall Cladding. With a grid of subtle circular impressions, this design is perfect for minimalist interiors or sleek architectural spaces. The layout adds texture without overwhelming the room. Use it to enhance living rooms, reception areas, or balcony walls. The stone surface ensures strength and easy upkeep, making it both decorative and practical.

In the kitchen, the cabinet color for the perimeter is Painted Silk. On the island, the color is Maple Espresso. For the tops, they chose Viatera Quartz and the color is called Aira. In the master bath, the cabinet color is callled Maple Mocha Glaze. The top is cultured marble and the color is called Carrera Sage. The second bath has Aristokraft cabinets, the color is called Sinclair Birch, Sarsaparilla. The top is cultured marble and the color is Carrera Frost. Laundry room has Contractor Choice Cabinetry. The color is Newberry Birch, Sarsaparilla. For the top they chose, Laminate called Timberworks with waterfall edge.

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