Master bath

CWB Architects custom designed this medicine cabinet to be recessed in a custom-built 1½-inch painted wood frame that projects out from the wall. CWB’s Rachael Stollar says the company often customizes medicine cabinets for projects. This system features a fixed mirror flanked by two Robern M series frameless cabinets. While the sleek style of the medicine cabinet itself is quite modern, the wood frame adds a traditional touch to blend with the more formal subway tile and Carrara marble finishes.

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Master bathroom. More marble is seen in the master bath’s shower, warmed by brass hardware and fixtures. See more brass and gold shower fixtures

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7. Get smart with storage. If you have a small master bathroom, you may need to look around for storage opportunities. One solution is to install overhead cabinets or medicine cabinets. These can be concealed behind mirrored and handle-free doors, and they can be recessed into the wall so they lie flush with the wall tiles — this way you get storage without sacrificing any space at all. This is particularly easy to do if you have plaster walls.Tip: Run overhead cabinets from wall to wall so they look like part of the room, rather than add-ons. And make sure the mirrored doors extend far enough down so you can see yourself when applying makeup or doing other tasks.

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1. Assess how much space you have. There are no fixed rules regarding how big a master bathroom should be, but the latest trends suggest that they are getting bigger and more luxurious. These new luxury en suites, which often occupy an entire room adjoining the bedroom, are being designed as sumptuous retreats for more than one person to use at a time. They often boast double walk-in showers, two sinks, partitioned areas for a toilet and maybe even a bidet, dressing areas, and somewhere to sit and chat. Many also feature entertainment facilities, such as televisions and sound systems. Potential cost: A luxury en suite bathroom can cost $30,000 to $40,000.Size: It can be the size of a small bedroom, about 34 square feet or larger.

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