A Smaller Tub Makes Room for a Larger Shower
Tall homeowners find room everything in their new master bathroom, including ample storage and extra-high countertops
Monica Banks
October 31, 2017
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Bathroom at a Glance
Location: San Diego, California
Who lives here: A couple with a young son
Size: 130 square feet (12 square meters)
Designers: Kelsey Roberts of Tracy Lynn Studio
The backstory: These San Diego homeowners have been slowly renovating their home room by room, starting with the dining room and living room before at last moving on to the master bath. Prior to renovation, the master bathroom was finished in beige and sand tones that didn’t suit their style. Plus, a cramped shower and lack of storage made the room dysfunctional for this family.
Vanity: Because the homeowners are tall, designer Kelsey Roberts had the quartz vanity countertop raised to 38 inches so the occupants wouldn’t need to stoop. Drawers and open shelves provide plenty of storage, with the added height of the counter squeezing in a bit of additional space.
Shower: An inset detail of herringbone subway tile adds a splash of light and color that contrasts nicely with the shower’s gray subway tile.
Mirror: Vero, by Worlds Away; wallpaper: Vinyl Snakeskin in Up-scaled Grey, Phillip Jeffries; countertop and shower trim: Carrara Polished, PentalQuartz; lighting: Sabine Sconces, Arteriors Home; shower tiles: H-Line Tiles in Denim, Arizona Tile; shower detail: Chevron grey polished mesh, Arizona Tile; vanity: custom; cabinetry paint: SW 7658 Gray Clouds, Sherwin Williams; find gray vanities
Location: San Diego, California
Who lives here: A couple with a young son
Size: 130 square feet (12 square meters)
Designers: Kelsey Roberts of Tracy Lynn Studio
The backstory: These San Diego homeowners have been slowly renovating their home room by room, starting with the dining room and living room before at last moving on to the master bath. Prior to renovation, the master bathroom was finished in beige and sand tones that didn’t suit their style. Plus, a cramped shower and lack of storage made the room dysfunctional for this family.
Vanity: Because the homeowners are tall, designer Kelsey Roberts had the quartz vanity countertop raised to 38 inches so the occupants wouldn’t need to stoop. Drawers and open shelves provide plenty of storage, with the added height of the counter squeezing in a bit of additional space.
Shower: An inset detail of herringbone subway tile adds a splash of light and color that contrasts nicely with the shower’s gray subway tile.
Mirror: Vero, by Worlds Away; wallpaper: Vinyl Snakeskin in Up-scaled Grey, Phillip Jeffries; countertop and shower trim: Carrara Polished, PentalQuartz; lighting: Sabine Sconces, Arteriors Home; shower tiles: H-Line Tiles in Denim, Arizona Tile; shower detail: Chevron grey polished mesh, Arizona Tile; vanity: custom; cabinetry paint: SW 7658 Gray Clouds, Sherwin Williams; find gray vanities
Tub: While the homeowners wanted a large shower, they weren’t ready to give up a tub. They chose a modest-size one that could be tucked beneath the window. Although there is little clearance around the tub’s edges, the colors and finishes in this room help it feel sufficiently spacious.
Floors: The floors may look like wood, but they’re actually porcelain tile.
Wall treatment: Continuing the gray subway tile outside the shower and along the window wall gives the room a cohesive feel.
Flooring: Misingi Series in Suber, Arizona Tile; tub faucet: Ludlow series, Waterworks; chandelier: adjustable modern globe chandelier, Shades of Light; find freestanding bathtubs
Floors: The floors may look like wood, but they’re actually porcelain tile.
Wall treatment: Continuing the gray subway tile outside the shower and along the window wall gives the room a cohesive feel.
Flooring: Misingi Series in Suber, Arizona Tile; tub faucet: Ludlow series, Waterworks; chandelier: adjustable modern globe chandelier, Shades of Light; find freestanding bathtubs
Shelving: Glass shelving on the wall adjacent to the tub adds elegant style as well as additional storage. Because the glass is transparent — as opposed to, say, a heavy or dark wood — it is visually light, helping to keep an open feeling for this space.
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I have a shower over my tub in my tiny bathroom. I'm not a tall person either, but do love taking baths.
This is absolutely gorgeous!