I’d like to share with you a
recent bathroom project I completed for a client whose family had outgrown
their 1975 standard hall bath and now wanted a more contemporary feel.
The design challenge was to
transform a narrow and busy 5’ x 8’ bathroom into a calm and contemporary
space.
To achieve a more
contemporary feel asymmetrical design features were used in the sink base. The sink base was fabricated to hold the glass
raised sink and an off center faucet that has a water fall effect. The extra
length also allows for rolled towel storage on lower shelves. A oversized rectangular mirror repeats the
rectangle of the space. A contemporary
use of color is the deep brown and the travertine neutral tile color.
The travertine floor tiles
continue up the tub skirt and further up the wall giving a continuous flow
visually. You may notice the different tiles in the back of the shampoo storage
area. By using this design element the
shower curtain is balanced and the back wall comes forward visually creating a
less elongated room.
Also, the shower hosts a handheld
shower. This is a nice design feature for later years when sitting
while showering may be desired. A shower diverter allows the home owner to
choose between the handheld, or tube spout
or the shower head. There is a
temperature valve which maintains a constant temperature to avoid scalding or
fluctuations in water temperature due to other household activities
We chose to use a solar tube
to give the interior room daylight all day long. The toilet has a water saving feature of a 1,
2 flush selection.
This bathroom has become a functional
and beautiful space.
