Grown-up design

As families grow, the home that suited everyone only a few years ago may suddenly need some imaginative remodeling.

For this project, the homeowners had only a tiny children's bathroom that was difficult to maneuver in. Designer Jackie Thelen converted a nursery into a larger family bathroom with plenty of space.

"To make the bathroom child-friendly, I included stools so that the younger children could reach the pedestal sinks, and used a lot of porcelain material, so there are no worries about maintenance," she says.

The new design allows two children to use the pedestal sinks at the same time, while a pocket door closes off the part of the room that contains the tub and toilet.

"We also changed a small window in the tub wall to a larger glass block window, with maximum privacy glass. To center the tub on the glass block window, we added a full-length six-inch-deep shelf which added room for toys and toiletries."

Hardwood floors in the sink area were triple-varnished for water resistance, and Venatino marble in the wet area was honed to create a non-slip surface. Both provide a visual contrast to the warm blue of the paintwork above the white beadboards.

For more information, contact Thelen Design Build, 4720 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody, GA 30338, phone (770) 393 9008. Showroom hours: 9-5, Mondays to Fridays, weekends by appointment. Website: www.thelendesignbuild.com.

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