Tranquil repose modern bathroom remodel

Grand dimensions don't automatically make a master bathroom better in fact a large space needs a lot of attention to make it appear warm and inviting.

This was precisely the problem with this bathroom in a new contemporary house, says designer Christopher J Grubb of Arch-Interior Design Group, who was commissioned by the new owners to transform their master suite.

"The existing bathroom was very austere and cold," he says. "Although it was spacious, everything was out of scale the tub and vanity units looked lost in the space. There was also no separation between the different areas within the bathroom, so it could really only be used by one person at a time."

Grubb's solution was to alter the floor level, providing an elevated platform for a new sunken tub that would meet the owners' desire for a spa-like retreat. A new glass wall separates the shower area, helping to give each space a presence that had been missing previously.

"We also transformed an existing recess at the end of the tub, juxtaposing dark-stained wood paneling with niches and shelves where the owners can display their collection of Asian artefacts and candles," says the designer. "This unit is matched by the wood veneer on the new vanity unit opposite, so there are visually warm elements anchoring both sides of the bathroom."

In keeping with the modern architecture, the vanity features a deep countertop that appears to float above the cabinetry. This is echoed by the form of an overhang that accommodates task lighting.

"Swarovski crystal sconces add a decorative touch and help to balance the more masculine elements," says Grubb.

Existing porcelain wall tiles and a textural pebble floor in the shower were retained, and complemented by a limestone tub surround and a matching furniture-style bench in the shower.

Story by: Trendsideas