Master bath
Hi he center mirror above the vanity transforms into a TV when turned on, so Kim can catch up on news or a favorite show when getting ready in the morning. “I’m a news junkie and love TV, so I don’t want to miss anything,” Kim says. “It makes time go by when you’re getting ready. I first saw it in a hotel in Vegas.”
Fully wrapped powder rooms. Going for bold style in a powder room is nothing new. Designers tend to like to go a little wild in these small spaces often used by guests. One way to go big or go home is by wrapping the entire powder room in a feature wallcovering. Designer Kimberlee Gorsline of Kimberlee Marie Interior Design wrapped this popular powder room in white shiplap to create a textured backdrop for the mint-green vanity and patterned ceramic tile floor.
26. Shower ledges. Many designers feel that installing a shower ledge is more straightforward than installing a niche, because a ledge requires only building out a few inches into the shower space instead of carving out space between studs. Run your ledge along the length of your shower stall, as designer Katy Popple did here, and you’ll have tons of space for shower essentials.
There are hooks for robes and towels in key spots around the room and a heated towel bar on the side of the vanity. “My client recently told me that her favorite thing about the bathroom is the lighting,” Rosene says. “She especially loves the way the sconces and chandelier sparkle and glow at night and the way they reflect off the quartzite.”
Very imp Now a frameless glass enclosure keeps the views of the quartzite wall open and makes the room feel larger. The shower entry is open and curbless — the shower floor slopes down to a linear drain beneath the shower heads. A lot of Houzz users are concerned about draftiness and splashing with open shower entries. In this case, because the homeowners have a heated floor that they keep at 74 degrees year-round and a bathroom exhaust fan with a built-in heater, they say they don’t have a problem with draftiness or chilliness when using the shower. They also note that the way the rain shower head directs the water prevents it from splashing outside of the stall. And they don’t have to get wet turning on the shower — the controls are built into the half column on the right.
Replacing the drop-in tub with a freestanding soaking tub freed up floor space, making the room feel much more spacious. Taking her cue from the colors in the quartzite, Rosene found a glass mosaic tile for the area behind the tub. The quartzite pops up in a few more places, including the convenient wall-mounted shelf next to the tub.
Two large counter-to-ceiling mirrors make the room feel more expansive, while a trio of sconces adds an elegant touch. Polished finishes on the faucets and hardware also add shine to the room. “Because the sconces have a textured finish, we were able to mix them with the polished finishes,” Rosene says. “Not having a backsplash is something the clients considered carefully,” she says. “We moved the faucets to hang over the sinks more than we usually would to prevent splashing. And while this works well for adults, it’s not a good idea for a kids’ bathroom.” Because of the placement of the sconces, the couple had to lose a medicine cabinet. To make up for it, they maximized the number of drawers and used pullout drawers behind the cabinet doors. The center cabinet includes a hair appliance section with a built-in outlet.
Very imp The new water closet can be seen here in the mirror’s reflection. It has a pocket door with a frosted glass panel. The glass keeps it from feeling claustrophobic while offering privacy. With the architect’s plans in hand, Rosene helped her clients find tile and stone, finishes, lighting and paint colors that would give the bathroom the spa-like feel they wanted.
For tile ship lap use white between the tiles and gray along the length lines.
Custom vanity
Alternative to water closet
Regina Sturrock Design Classicism With a Twist A seamless marriage of architecture and millwork is revealed in this classically styled home. As a new build project, our focus was on architectural detail to provide a timeless integrity and substantive quality. The ingredients include unique ceiling designs, leaded glass features and integrated cabinetry which blends with surrounding paneling and mouldings. The classic and timeless envelope is punctuated with unexpected and eclectic detail and vibrant accent. Roy Timm Photography URL http://www.reginasturrockdesign.com Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master mosaic tile ceramic floor bathroom remodel in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz countertops and beige countertops — Houzz
The opposite side of the room is an open shower stall. “I’ve lived with 3-foot-by-3-foot shower stalls with shower curtains and with glass I had to squeegee every day. I did not want to deal with any more glass,” Starla says. The open shower design is also a good move for aging in place. Over the bench is a casement window they can open to enjoy the breeze and talk to the bears. And Scott’s talents extend to landscaping; he’s currently working on a secret garden that can be viewed from this window.
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