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Private retreat from Bathroom Trends volume 2105
On the surface, it might seem that empty-nesters no longer need a place to escape the noise and bustle of a busy household. But factor in family visits, and there's often a need for grandparents to take time out.
The owners of this house established their own private sanctuary – a master suite that's complete with separate his-and-hers facilities, an office space and a large sitting area.
The suite was part of a major remodeling project by interior designer Josh Behr and architect-builders Michael Menn and Andy Poticha. The project included combining and enlarging two bathrooms and extending the master bedroom by six feet.
To enhance the sense of separation, the bedroom is reached via a passage lined with mirrored closets. Both the study and bathroom open from this hallway, which features rice-paper glass skylights that match the glass of the bathroom doors. The bathroom has its own ante room, also lined with cabinetry.
Menn says the owners wanted to share some spaces in the suite, but also have individual facilities. This was achieved by creating separate vanity areas and toilet rooms within the overall bathroom space.
"Creating a very open and airy environment was important," Menn says. "Two skylights and large windows ensure there is plenty of natural light."
The centerpiece of the room is a large tub, positioned beneath the windows on an axis aligning the entrance. Glass-walled spaces on either side of the tub accommodate the shower and the husband's toilet room, which incorporates a urinal. The other toilet room is on the opposite wall.
"The lower half of each glass wall is sandblasted, which provides privacy while still letting in light," says Menn. "The glass also enhances the contemporary feel of the space."
Behr says the bathroom fitout was designed to reflect the eclectic nature of the rest of the house.
"There is a distinct Art Deco feel about the interior," he says. "The owners also have an extensive art collection, which includes both contemporary and Asian works. These concepts influenced the look."
Behr says the interior of the 20-year-old house was originally painted white.
"We wanted to bring in more color, to warm the spaces up and make them a little friendlier," he says. "The color palette of terra cotta tones was inspired by the art collection."
In keeping with the desire to create a sanctuary, the bathroom includes furniture – an antique-style Chinese table and vase sit alongside a contemporary Italian bench seat. And modern sculpture on one side of the room is contrasted by a traditional Asian statue on the opposite side.
"It was important to balance the very eclectic mix of furniture and objets d'art," says Behr.
Using natural materials helps achieve this visual balance. The floor features light-colored limestone, while the vanity tops are a rich granite in tones of copper and burgundy. Glass tiles around the tub and in the shower, provide reflective surfaces, retaining the contemporary feel.
Matching his-and-hers vanity units are lacquered in a warm chocolate brown.
"Balancing light and dark, hard and soft, and warm and cool elements provides a continuity with the rest of the house interior," says Behr.
Functionality was another priority for the room. The walk-in shower has no sill, allowing easy access. Lighting is also positioned to provide the best light for shaving or putting on make-up. And a large, corner closet provides plenty of accessible space for towel storage.
Extending this master bedroom by six feet provided room for a new sitting area and open fireplace, creating a private retreat for the owners. The furnishings feature warm neutral and rich brown tones.
The bath tub is positioned on an axis that aligns the bathroom doors and windows. Flush cabinetry, either side of the ante room leading to the bathroom, enhances the contemporary feel of the space.
Mirrored closet doors line the passage to the master suite.
Doors feature rice-paper glass, which provides privacy while still allowing light to filter through to the ante room. The second toilet room, which has a sandblasted glass door, is situated in the corner near the vanity dressing table.
Furnishings combine contemporary and antique items, enhancing the eclectic look of the bathroom. The glass-walled room beyond the tub accommodates a toilet and urinal.
Bathroom mirrors are framed by backlit glass panels with an embedded copper fabric. The walls also feature copper – the metallic paint has a faux finish.
1 walk-through closets, 2 office with two desks, 3 bathroom, 4 linen closet, 5 main bedroom.
The walk-in steam shower, designed for easy access, incorporates gold glass tiles, multiple shower heads and a bench seat.
Granite vanity tops feature rich copper and burgundy tones.
Credit List
Main contractor
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Design Construction Concepts, AIA, NAHB
Windows
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Pella Architectural Series
Rice-paper glass
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Sumi Glass
Blinds
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Kravet Fabrics from Interior Dynamics
Bedroom carpet
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Peerless Rug
Vanity
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Custom from Nu-Trend Cabinet Co
Vanity tops
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Rosso Damasco marble from
Damar Stone
Basin faucets
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Grohe in satin nickel
Tub faucet
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Vola in satin nickel
Shower fittings
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Grohe body sprays, rain dome shower head and hand-held shower
Shower steam unit
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Mister Steam
Toilet, urinal and bidet
:
Toto
Photography by Mike Kaskel
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