Bathroom Design
New This Week: 3 Dream Features for a Blissful Bathroom
Incorporate one or all of these essential elements for a luxurious spa-like experience
Other special features. Soaking tub. Elliptical transom window. Herringbone-patterned floor tile. Double vanity.
Porcelain tile, 4 by 12 inches, in herringbone pattern with Tec Antique White grout: Tile By Design; Evanescence Oval freestanding tub: BainUltra; Ceres faucet in polished nickel: Sigma; Raindance showerhead: Hansgrohe; oblong undermount sinks: Lacava; cabinetry: Cabico, via B&G Cabinetry; photos: Emily O’Brien Photography
Porcelain tile, 4 by 12 inches, in herringbone pattern with Tec Antique White grout: Tile By Design; Evanescence Oval freestanding tub: BainUltra; Ceres faucet in polished nickel: Sigma; Raindance showerhead: Hansgrohe; oblong undermount sinks: Lacava; cabinetry: Cabico, via B&G Cabinetry; photos: Emily O’Brien Photography
2. Custom Reclaimed-Wood Vanity
Designer: Laura Ogden and Liza Kugeler of Realm Interiors
Location: Winchester, Massachusetts
Size: 97½ square feet (9 square meters); 13 by 7½ feet (3.9 by 2.2 meters)
Homeowners’ request. Add an en suite bathroom that feels modern and light and features a mix of metals and other materials.
Dream features. Reclaimed-hemlock double vanity, hand-sawn to give depth and presence.
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Designer: Laura Ogden and Liza Kugeler of Realm Interiors
Location: Winchester, Massachusetts
Size: 97½ square feet (9 square meters); 13 by 7½ feet (3.9 by 2.2 meters)
Homeowners’ request. Add an en suite bathroom that feels modern and light and features a mix of metals and other materials.
Dream features. Reclaimed-hemlock double vanity, hand-sawn to give depth and presence.
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Other special features. Calacatta marble feature wall in the shower. Burnished silver and antiqued brass chandelier. Vintage rug.
Designer secret. “Splurge and save,” designer Laura Ogden says. “The vintage rug was a special find, more on the splurge side, but the mirrors are from Target. The pulls we had anticipated using on the custom-made vanity were on extended back order, so we went to the local hardware store and grabbed a bunch of in-stock items. These work just fine, and at a tenth of the price.”
“Uh-oh” moment. “Our concern was that because of the relatively petite footprint, the bathroom would feel cold and cramped,” Ogden says. “Our goal was to achieve a fresh and airy look without losing warmth. The introduction of mixed metals adds softness. And by bringing in a natural element with the reclaimed vanity, we were able provide interest and texture.”
Tangent series Apex wall tile in Calacata: Walker Zanger; pure white subway tile in matte finish, 2 by 8 inches; Purist Collection fixtures: Kohler; sinks: Decolav; Hatton chandelier: Circa Lighting; Oxford bath sconces: Visual Comfort; side table and shagreen tray: West Elm; towels: RH; mirrors: Target; see more round mirrors
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Designer secret. “Splurge and save,” designer Laura Ogden says. “The vintage rug was a special find, more on the splurge side, but the mirrors are from Target. The pulls we had anticipated using on the custom-made vanity were on extended back order, so we went to the local hardware store and grabbed a bunch of in-stock items. These work just fine, and at a tenth of the price.”
“Uh-oh” moment. “Our concern was that because of the relatively petite footprint, the bathroom would feel cold and cramped,” Ogden says. “Our goal was to achieve a fresh and airy look without losing warmth. The introduction of mixed metals adds softness. And by bringing in a natural element with the reclaimed vanity, we were able provide interest and texture.”
Tangent series Apex wall tile in Calacata: Walker Zanger; pure white subway tile in matte finish, 2 by 8 inches; Purist Collection fixtures: Kohler; sinks: Decolav; Hatton chandelier: Circa Lighting; Oxford bath sconces: Visual Comfort; side table and shagreen tray: West Elm; towels: RH; mirrors: Target; see more round mirrors
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3. Electric Fireplace
Designer: Aleem Kassam and Phyllis Lui of Kalu Interiors
Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Size: 132 square feet (12.2 square meters); 11 by 12 feet (3.3 by 3.6 meters)
Homeowners’ request. Reconfigure an awkward layout, replace worn finishes and create the feeling of a luxury-resort-spa bathroom.
Dream features. Extra-long electric fireplace set in a mosaic tile feature wall near a freestanding soaker tub.
Other special features. Large-format marble tile. Custom walnut double vanity. Steam unit in shower. Heated towel bars and floors.
Fireplace: Amanti; see electric fireplaces; tub: Mirolin; lighting: Thermasol; towel bars: Kartners; heated floors: Schluter
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Designer: Aleem Kassam and Phyllis Lui of Kalu Interiors
Location: Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Size: 132 square feet (12.2 square meters); 11 by 12 feet (3.3 by 3.6 meters)
Homeowners’ request. Reconfigure an awkward layout, replace worn finishes and create the feeling of a luxury-resort-spa bathroom.
Dream features. Extra-long electric fireplace set in a mosaic tile feature wall near a freestanding soaker tub.
Other special features. Large-format marble tile. Custom walnut double vanity. Steam unit in shower. Heated towel bars and floors.
Fireplace: Amanti; see electric fireplaces; tub: Mirolin; lighting: Thermasol; towel bars: Kartners; heated floors: Schluter
See more of this home
More
Homeowner’s Workbook: How to Remodel Your Bathroom
18 Dream Items to Punch Up a Master-Bath Wish List
12 Must-Haves for a Designer’s Dream Bathroom
Other Resources on Houzz
Find a bathroom designer
Browse bath products
Designers: Howell Custom Building Group and Leana Porter of Shutterdog Design
Location: Andover, Massachusetts
Size: 231 square feet (21.4 square meters); 21 by 11 feet (6.4 by 3.3 meters)
Homeowners’ request. Renovate a 1990 spec-home bathroom to make it a relaxing, sunlit retreat.
Dream feature. Custom drying space outside the shower with an inset white oak drainable drying platform. Custom maple cabinetry in a driftwood stain. Built-in bench. Linen closet. Skylight.
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