Bathrooms
Budget saver. The shower enclosure has the look of a true divided grid with separate glass panes, but the grid is actually applied on top of the two large sheets of glass. They painted the grid in the same paint (Sherwin-Williams’ Iron Ore) they used on the rest of the trim. They also used a similar system on the window in the stairwell to give it the look of having mullions without having to replace the window. “Originally our clients wanted a place to entertain, but this space quickly turned into an oasis from their busy lives,” Ferguson says. “It is now their favorite spot in the house.”Takeaways. This project offers these suggestions: Think about putting in a full bath when it’s the only bathroom on a floor to give you versatility for future plans. Remember that there is such a thing as too much shiplap.Be prepared to make quick design decisions during the construction phase as unexpected challenges can arise.Soften a lot of hard straight lines with circles and other curves.Use an applied grid instead of true dividers on a shower stall to get a similar look for less.Think about tiling from floor to ceiling throughout a bathroom to make it look larger and more cohesive.MoreRead...
Powder RoomThe first floor’s powder room is right off the mudroom and is a three-quarters bathroom — it has a shower stall that functions as an outdoor shower would. That is to say, everyone pops in here for their post-swim showers. You can catch a glimpse of its navy blue subway tile in the mirror’s reflection. Wall-mounted faucets helped them fit in a vanity and a vessel sink. This was so they could create a piece that recalls an antique washstand. And keeping the shelves open left plenty of room for towels beneath the sink. Don’t forget to look up — there’s a surprise on the ceiling, a blue Moroccan-inspired wallpaper that picks up on those navy blue shower tiles. Ceiling wallpaper: Cole and Son; shiplap paint: White Dove, Benjamin Moore; sconce: Visual Comfort; faucet: Signature Hardware; see more bathroom sink faucets
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