"Lining the entire room in concrete could have been overwhelming," says Hargrave. "The glass tiles introduce a cool, refreshing, reflective material to the palette. Similar tiles form a band across the wall in the shower room."
The other key material in the bathroom is Lueders limestone. Large slabs of this Texan stone are cantilevered to form the double vanity top, and a bench seat in the double shower.
With its strip of high windows on two sides, the shower feels like an outside room. The windows allow glimpses of the surrounding tree canopy, enhancing the idea of a retreat. The shower room also has a glass door opening to a deck.
The furniture in the suite respects both the sense of sanctuary, and the home's architectural integrity. Kling specified Italian designer pieces in soft warm neutrals, which complement the clean-lined simplicity of the bedroom.
Credit list
Interior designer
Joy Kling, Allied ASID & Assoc, IIDA, Spazio Interiors
Tub
Custom concrete by Jagger Concrete
Main contractor
Cottam Hargrave
Wall paneling
Rift-sawn white oak
Story by:
Colleen Hawkes
Photography by:
Paul Bardagy
23 Mar, 2010