Facebook Tweet Help Stories Bathroom When space matters Share Tweet Help To maximize the light and space in this remodeled Miami apartment, the designer took out a walk-in closet, moved a doorway and glazed a door to the bathroom Architects own Mid-century Modern apartment with white interiors Transforming a suite in a high-rise poses its own challenges. For starters, there's the fixed footprint, and plumbing services may be difficult to alter.Architect Andreas Charalambous came up with a novel solution for his own Miami apartment. Working with designer Juan Gutierrez, he removed a walk-in closet to gain more space in the bedroom. He also repositioned the doorway so that the bedroom can be glimpsed from the living area there is a direct line of sight down the passageway to the bedroom."By removing the closet, which I didn't need, I gained 4-5ft of space, which meant the bedroom could easily accommodate a king-sized bed," Charalambous says. "The low height of the bed helps make the ceiling seem higher the light fixtures are secured directly to the concrete slab between the floors." To maximize the light and space in this remodeled Miami apartment, the designer took out a walk-in closet, moved a doorway and glazed a door to the bathroom To bring natural light into the ensuite bathroom, the designer glazed the door, and added a privacy film to the glass."I removed the existing bathtub and specified a very open vanity with a vessel sink to make the room more spacious," he says. "Using the same off-white porcelain tiles on the floor and walls also helps to create a seamless, uncluttered look. The same floor tiles flow right through the entire apartment."The designer introduced a rainhead shower, with a textural pebble wall and floor enhancing the tranquil ambiance. A low platform bed helps to make the remodeled master bedroom in this Miami apartment seem more spacious. The interior was designed by Andreas Charalambous. "The pebbles are a nod to the view of the bay, which is the focus of attention in the apartment. Both the master and the guest bedroom face the views." Story by: Trendsideas 31 Mar, 2014 Bathroom Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post A beacon on the landscape 24 Nov, 2024 Rounding on the scenery 24 Nov, 2024 Seamless entertaining 24 Nov, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Trends Vol 30 No 4 Bathroom Trends is dedicated to providing inspirational design ideas, products, services, and information for bathroom b... Read More Similar Stories