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Bathroom of the Week: Luxe Spa-Like Feel for a Master Bath
A designer found on Houzz updates a bathroom with a wall of quartzite, a water closet and glamorous touches
Becky Harris
13 de agosto de 2019
Ready to update their home’s 1980s decor, these Richardson, Texas, homeowners found local interior designer Dona Rosene on Houzz. Phase 1 of their extended project tackled the kitchen and living room, and Phase 2 took on the master bedroom and this master bathroom. Featuring a stunning Sea Pearl quartzite wall and glass mosaic tile, the fully renovated bathroom gives the homeowners the luxe spa-like feel they were craving.
Photos by Michael Hunter
Bathroom at a Glance
Who uses it: A retired couple
Location: Richardson, Texas
Size: 150 square feet (14 square meters)
Designers: Dona Rosene (interior design) and Michael Lyons (architecture)
Although this bathroom belongs to a couple, Rosene primarily worked with the wife on the finishes, while the husband was more involved with the layout and function. “My client really wanted this bathroom to be special and a little glamorous,” Rosene says. On an early shopping trip with the designer, the homeowner spied Sea Pearl quartzite, and that was it for her. Seen here on the shower wall, countertop and the wall above the vanity, the stunning natural stone inspired the color and material palette for the bathroom.
Rosene also designed the bath in a way that makes the whole master suite cohesive — see before-and-after photos of the master bedroom.
Wall paint: Revere Pewter, Benjamin Moore (cut 50% with white); Sea Pearl quartzite: Aria Stone Gallery
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Bathroom at a Glance
Who uses it: A retired couple
Location: Richardson, Texas
Size: 150 square feet (14 square meters)
Designers: Dona Rosene (interior design) and Michael Lyons (architecture)
Although this bathroom belongs to a couple, Rosene primarily worked with the wife on the finishes, while the husband was more involved with the layout and function. “My client really wanted this bathroom to be special and a little glamorous,” Rosene says. On an early shopping trip with the designer, the homeowner spied Sea Pearl quartzite, and that was it for her. Seen here on the shower wall, countertop and the wall above the vanity, the stunning natural stone inspired the color and material palette for the bathroom.
Rosene also designed the bath in a way that makes the whole master suite cohesive — see before-and-after photos of the master bedroom.
Wall paint: Revere Pewter, Benjamin Moore (cut 50% with white); Sea Pearl quartzite: Aria Stone Gallery
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Before. The layout of the bathroom was fairly functional, but it had its awkward moments. These included the pony wall, seen here in the mirror’s reflection, that added partial privacy around the toilet, as well as a mishmash of ceiling heights.
The clients worked with architect Michael Lyons on the layout and custom cabinetry. Changes to the layout included enclosing the toilet and adding a bidet in a separate water closet, moving some linen cabinets around a corner and creating one height for the ceiling. But Lyons was able to keep placement of the plumbing fixtures (tub, shower, sinks, toilet) the same. This will always help the budget, as moving plumbing around is costly.
The clients worked with architect Michael Lyons on the layout and custom cabinetry. Changes to the layout included enclosing the toilet and adding a bidet in a separate water closet, moving some linen cabinets around a corner and creating one height for the ceiling. But Lyons was able to keep placement of the plumbing fixtures (tub, shower, sinks, toilet) the same. This will always help the budget, as moving plumbing around is costly.
The new water closet can be seen here in the mirror’s reflection. It has a pocket door with a frosted glass panel. The glass keeps it from feeling claustrophobic while offering privacy.
With the architect’s plans in hand, Rosene helped her clients find tile and stone, finishes, lighting and paint colors that would give the bathroom the spa-like feel they wanted.
Cabinet paint color: Illusive Green, Sherwin-Williams (cut 25% with white)
With the architect’s plans in hand, Rosene helped her clients find tile and stone, finishes, lighting and paint colors that would give the bathroom the spa-like feel they wanted.
Cabinet paint color: Illusive Green, Sherwin-Williams (cut 25% with white)
Two large counter-to-ceiling mirrors make the room feel more expansive, while a trio of sconces adds an elegant touch. Polished finishes on the faucets and hardware also add shine to the room. “Because the sconces have a textured finish, we were able to mix them with the polished finishes,” Rosene says.
“Not having a backsplash is something the clients considered carefully,” she says. “We moved the faucets to hang over the sinks more than we usually would to prevent splashing. And while this works well for adults, it’s not a good idea for a kids’ bathroom.”
Because of the placement of the sconces, the couple had to lose a medicine cabinet. To make up for it, they maximized the number of drawers and used pullout drawers behind the cabinet doors. The center cabinet includes a hair appliance section with a built-in outlet.
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“Not having a backsplash is something the clients considered carefully,” she says. “We moved the faucets to hang over the sinks more than we usually would to prevent splashing. And while this works well for adults, it’s not a good idea for a kids’ bathroom.”
Because of the placement of the sconces, the couple had to lose a medicine cabinet. To make up for it, they maximized the number of drawers and used pullout drawers behind the cabinet doors. The center cabinet includes a hair appliance section with a built-in outlet.
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Before. A clunky corner whirlpool tub had a dated appearance and hogged floor space.
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Replacing the drop-in tub with a freestanding soaking tub freed up floor space, making the room feel much more spacious. Taking her cue from the colors in the quartzite, Rosene found a glass mosaic tile for the area behind the tub.
The quartzite pops up in a few more places, including the convenient wall-mounted shelf next to the tub.
Browse freestanding bathtubs in the Houzz Shop
The quartzite pops up in a few more places, including the convenient wall-mounted shelf next to the tub.
Browse freestanding bathtubs in the Houzz Shop
A crystal flush-mount chandelier adds a glamorous touch overhead.
Tip: Always check codes when placing a light fixture over a bathtub to make sure it doesn’t hang too low.
Tip: Always check codes when placing a light fixture over a bathtub to make sure it doesn’t hang too low.
Before. The photographer is standing behind the former pony wall that’s now a full wall. Lyons moved these linen cabinets around the corner to face the shower and took over some of the space to create a more generous water closet. This photo also shows the awkward ceilings, which were lowered to a consistent height of 9 feet, with the skylight preserved.
Before. The shower had a typical 1980s surround with a shiny brass frame.
Now a frameless glass enclosure keeps the views of the quartzite wall open and makes the room feel larger. The shower entry is open and curbless — the shower floor slopes down to a linear drain beneath the shower heads.
A lot of Houzz users are concerned about draftiness and splashing with open shower entries. In this case, because the homeowners have a heated floor that they keep at 74 degrees year-round and a bathroom exhaust fan with a built-in heater, they say they don’t have a problem with draftiness or chilliness when using the shower.
They also note that the way the rain shower head directs the water prevents it from splashing outside of the stall. And they don’t have to get wet turning on the shower — the controls are built into the half column on the right.
A lot of Houzz users are concerned about draftiness and splashing with open shower entries. In this case, because the homeowners have a heated floor that they keep at 74 degrees year-round and a bathroom exhaust fan with a built-in heater, they say they don’t have a problem with draftiness or chilliness when using the shower.
They also note that the way the rain shower head directs the water prevents it from splashing outside of the stall. And they don’t have to get wet turning on the shower — the controls are built into the half column on the right.
The mosaic tile continues up the shower head wall and around two generously sized niches. There’s also a second shower head that can double as a handheld wand.
Rosene found two glass sculptures to play off the original octagonal window. “We needed to fill this space but complement the shape of the window. It was tricky,” she says. “The mother-of-pearl essence plays off the quartzite and tile.” The sculptures also play off the shape of the window and other glass artwork seen in the rest of the house.
There are hooks for robes and towels in key spots around the room and a heated towel bar on the side of the vanity. “My client recently told me that her favorite thing about the bathroom is the lighting,” Rosene says. “She especially loves the way the sconces and chandelier sparkle and glow at night and the way they reflect off the quartzite.”
Sculptures: La Montage
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There are hooks for robes and towels in key spots around the room and a heated towel bar on the side of the vanity. “My client recently told me that her favorite thing about the bathroom is the lighting,” Rosene says. “She especially loves the way the sconces and chandelier sparkle and glow at night and the way they reflect off the quartzite.”
Sculptures: La Montage
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