Bathroom
e of the homeowners initially wanted the shower wrapped in marble tile, but Nelson informed them that it would be way beyond their budget. Instead, she found 12-by-24-inch marble-look porcelain for less than $6 per square foot and had it set in a stacked pattern around the entire room, floor to ceiling. The thin white grout lines blend in with the white of the tile. “I love how it turned out,” Nelson says. To give the homeowner some marble, Nelson used Bianco Puro marble hex tiles on the floor. “They are white and kind of chalky and the organic shape breaks up the lines of the straight stacked tile beautifully,” she says. They went with a floating vanity to increase the open feel of the room and make it easier to clean the floor.
RONBOW Rebecca 18" Vanity
designed this bathroom for a recent condo renovation; it has many of my favorite features described above, translated in a small space. You’ll notice that among all the attention-stealing details, there is a humble Ikea vanity, which I have used in multiple renovations. It’s sleek and simple, and the cantilevered style helps the room feel more open. Best of all, it costs about $480.
et the most beautiful materials stand out. Simple, straight lines and a pale palette on the walls and floors allow the beauty of the new Silestone countertop and custom tiger wood cabinetry to shine. Rather than breaking things up with a backsplash, the builders installed a custom-cut mirror that maintains the clean lines. Countertop: Iron Ore Silestone; faucets: Delta; floor tile: 13- by 13-inch Pasha Cinq White Ceramic
The Works Encaustic concrete floor tiles add character to the home's new (and only) full bathroom. The freestanding soaking tub is a modern version of what might have been there had this been a residence back in the day. The design team wrapped the room in paneling; two of the panels open to reveal recessed storage. Iris soaking tub: Cheviot; sink: Lutezia, Porcher
he paired a vintage-style Kohler tub, sink and fixtures with a low-sheen subway tile in the shower stall and hexagonal tiled flooring. “No matter how vintage I wanted the look, I learned long ago not to skimp on plumbing and fixtures,” she says. “You get what you pay for. Fortunately Kohler has some great retro-style selections to choose from.”
Andrew Snow Photography Save to Ideabook Email Photo The main bathroom combines dark stone flooring, the home’s original claw-foot tub and crisp white subway tiles. Preserving the tub was an important consideration for the family, because it's a visual reference to the history of the home.
A vanity on legs helps make the room seem larger; recessed medicine cabinets provide storage behind the mirrors.
Tiles: Mettro; bench: Roman Bath; vanity: Mhouse; mirrors: Maxx; sconce: Jonathan Adler
Paint: Black, Benjamin Moore; vanity: Duravit; mirror: custom through Mhouse; sconces: Universal Lighting
White Fur W-F-610, Behr
If you opt for medium or dark gray wall and floor tiles, try selecting tiles of different sizes, shapes and shades to keep them from looking monolithic and overbearing. Also, these tiles are in a warmer shade of gray — heading toward taupe. They make for a nice neutral background that isn't too cold.
I adore the dramatic shade of dark cool gray on this vanity. It really pulls out the gray veining in the marble floor tiles. If your bathroom is cramped or underlit, take a cue from this space's white walls, accessories and floating contrasting-colored cabinet to make your room feel larger and airier.
www.houzz.com/photos/1879182/Marco---Modern-Beach-Craftsman--Seal-Beach-C Jeannette Architects Architects & Designers Marco - Modern Beach Craftsman, Seal Beach CA Modern Beach Craftsman Master Bathroom. Seal Beach, CA by Jeannette Architects - Photo: Jeff Jeannette
Shower and sink fixtures: Purist, Kohler
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