bathrooms

“After” photos by Stephani BuchmanBathroom at a GlanceWho uses it: A family’s guests, including the couple’s four adult sons Location: Barrie, OntarioSize: 50 square feet (4.6 square meters)Designer: Laura HayThe backstory: After the youngest of their four sons had flown from the nest, this couple wanted to freshen up the kids’ bath to become more suitable for adults. The homeowners’ direction: “The client didn’t want a typical ‘white bathroom,’ as she still views this space as her boys’ bath when they are home,” interior designer Laura Hay says. “This spa-like palette still has a masculine edge while being decidedly fresh and welcoming.”The inspiration: “The color palette ​references limestone tones, soft and soothing and not too contemporary, as this home is in a small-town setting and is traditional in design,” Hay says. New features: A new aluminum transom window framed in a Caesarstone surroundCustom millwork including a new vanity packed with storage and a single sink that freed up counter spaceA cabinet above the toilet that maximizes storage ​i​n the room without compromising aestheticsBetter lighting, which included more pot lights and brighter sconces​​Wall color: Worldly...

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