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Rustic ambiance

This bathtub takes center stage amid a backdrop inspired by nature

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View of bathroom

If there was ever a room in which to relax and contemplate, far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life, it would surely be the master bathroom. Which is why natural materials and subtle light effects provide an ideal setting for an indulgent soak in the bathtub.

Architect Charles Stinson was asked to design a bathroom that promoted the feeling of being inside an old stone castle. To create this effect he built a feature wall of oversized stone blocks and set the mortar deep to accentuate the stone's color and texture.

The room's focal point, the large white freestanding bathtub, is set into a black walnut frame. The same timber is used for the shutters covering a window that looks onto large evergreen trees.


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Interior view of the bathroom

During the day, these shutters allow shafts of light to illuminate the area, creating linear patterns on the tiled floor. At night, an entirely different ambiance is achieved by dozens of pinlights positioned on the top of each individual piece of stone. These tiny lights create drama and shadow play across the wall, Stinson says.

Recessed halogens have also been strategically placed in the ceiling. These lights, along with the pin lights, can be controlled from the home's central lighting system.

Designing a bathroom that enhances the cleansing ritual was inspired by the owners' time in Asia, where the act of bathing takes on an almost spiritual dimension, says Stinson.

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View of bathroom

However, the practicalities of contemporary living are also well-catered to in this bathroom. His-and-her vanities are in the same room as the bathtub. They are positioned on either side of a short hallway that leads to the toilet and shower.

The travertine tiles covering the shower enclosure create a look which Stinson says is in keeping with the entire bathroom's cave-like atmosphere.

"It's a nice feeling, being inside an enclosed, tactile space, with the crisp, smooth texture of the heated tiles beneath your feet."

Credit list

Interior designers
Charles R Stinson, Homeowners
Cabinetry
Brad Brandton
Shower stall
Van Anderson Italian travertine tiles from
Tiles
Tiles Plus
Lighting
Holly Hunt from Lighting Fixture Supplies
Builder
Donald Streeter, Streeter & Associates
Faucets
Vogt Plumbing
Wallcoverings
Faux painting from Daniel Otto Painting
Electrician
Suburban Electric

Story by: Trendsideas

12 Jan, 2005

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