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Immersed in sculpture

A soothing soak at the end of the day can refresh the soul, when surrounded by works of art in limestone and wood

View of the passage way which connects the architecture, ceiling, floor, flooring, interior design, lobby, real estate, wall, gray, brown
View of the passage way which connects the master suite to the open-plan living area.

A bathtub can be more than a place to soak tired bones. With vision and the right materials it can be a work of art, especially when set against a background of trees and a great view.

Laurence Dreiband, the designer and owner, created a sculptural environment for this master bathroom, in the hills above California's San Fernando Valley.

In designing the tub, he juxtaposed slabs of Cascon bleu limestone, duplicating the angles of the house. The limestone is also used on the floor.


View of limestone bathtub with faucetry, tiled flooring, architecture, bathroom, ceiling, daylighting, estate, floor, home, house, interior design, real estate, window, gray
View of limestone bathtub with faucetry, tiled flooring, windows, recessed lighting.

"I looked for natural materials, such as the limestone, which is embedded with fossils," Dreiband says.

Walnut and white oak also appear in the bathroom. The cross-grained texture of wood softens the stone. In keeping with the home's open-plan design, the walnut floor continues into the bathroom without interruption.

"I thought about a door, but the area is so private that it wasn't necessary," he says.

View of master bedroom which features custom made bed, bed frame, bedroom, ceiling, floor, furniture, hardwood, home, interior design, living room, room, wood, wood flooring, brown, gray
View of master bedroom which features custom made bed and limestone fireplace, wooden flooring, windows and recessed lighting.

Lagos Azul limestone was carved into an angular basin, complementing the sharp lines of the interior and bathtub.

A glass shower cubicle pops out of the house, creating the feel of an open light box.

Credit list

Project architect
Whitney Sander, Sander Architects (Los Angeles)
Paint
Dunn-Edwards
Basin
Custom made in Lagos Azul limestone and stainless steel
Bath
Custom made in Cascon bleu limestone
Flooring
Wide-plank walnut in bedrooms; Cascon bleu limestone in bathrooms
Structural engineer
Ahmad Heydar
Taps
Newport Brass
Master bath cabinets
Custom made in white oak
Master bed
Custom made in walnut; inset Linea light
Blinds
MechoShade

Story by: Lori Nims

11 May, 2009

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