Washington, DC

The client’s decision to renovate his master bath was to make the space brighter and more open.  Originally, there was a solid double doored entrance from the master bedroom.  We recommended replacing these doors with a frosted glass pocket door.  The client also felt that, by doing away with a seldom used Tub, a small shower and two separate vanities, the space would naturally become more open.  

Since the client didn’t require a new tub in his bathroom, this gave us an opportunity for more design options. Since the size of the original shower was completely out of proportion with the room, it was now possible to create a larger, more open shower that complimented his bathroom.  His shower is actually mirrored in the Robern medicine cabinets above a dramatic run of vanity storage. The cabinets are made from figured and fumed Eucalyptus with a beautiful horizontal grain match.  The subtle 50% gloss sheen flatters the movement in the veneer and helps to compliment a subtle visual texture. The cabinets are further enhanced by their stunning walnut interior, with divided drawers, roll outs and hamper pull outs.  Now, the client has a large array of storage space that is much more easily organized.  

The only fixture that remained where it was is the toilet.  However, we moved the doorway to the water closet and built out the wall so that we could use a new, wall hung toilet. This allows the beautiful marble floor tile to travel through the bathroom, uninterrupted (not to mention the ease of cleaning).  A matching frosted glass door was installed to the Water closet which again, helps to let light filter through.

We decided to use understated brushed nickel Graff fixtures and white quartz counters in order to emphasize the cabinets as the focal point.  We selected the all white porcelain tile backdrop in a basket weave pattern for a degree of depth and brightness.

And finally the large 8’ x 4’ shower is clad in a rust metallic tile whose color reflects the eucalyptus wood on the opposite wall.  A neat linear drain is tucked into a quartz curb that is mitered so as to continue up the wall - a perfect transition from pure white to a block of coloration. The shower is large enough to accommodate a rain showerhead, a fixed showerhead and hand held showerhead on an adjustable arm. We decided to flank the rust metallic tile with the flat version of the same porcelain tile as on the vanity wall in order to create a cohesive look.  The shower door slider, maxed out at 8 feet, creates a wonderful reflective surface with an entry into the space worthy of the showers size.

Designed by #JGKB. Photography by Bob Narod.

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