The owners wanted a unique space for use as a powder room as well as a guest bath. Smooth lines, earth tones with a contemporary twist were the order. A custom flair was a must, but above all, they wanted the bathroom to be functional and more spacious despite storage of space.

To give the clients the look and features they desired it was necessary to remove all existing framing and mechanicals as well as overcome several space and structural problems.

The existing shell was an addition to the original house constructed of solid masonry during the late 1960’s. The structure was several inches from square while the walls were more than an inch from being plumb. This presented significant challenges during framing. Each framing member was cut and planned to account for the varying structure. The original plumbing was removed from the bathroom to make way for new drains and supplies lines. The electric and ventilation were also replaced with in order to meet today’s building standards.

Making a small space seam large has it challenges. To provide some additional space, a framed opening was created and the toilet was pushed backward into the stud cavity. The area above the toilet rather than be walled, was trimmed out in cherry and turned into display shelving. Each shelf was custom made of frosted glass that shadows the contour of the commode.

The counter top was made to appear as thought it was floating. It was hand crafted of cherry and finished onsite. It wraps around each side of the commode and flows into the display shelving. It consists of two separate pieces and is the perfect foundation for the stone vessel bowl sink.

Beyond the lavatory is a custom shower. It offers a stone seat, soap nook, as well as a large massage wand. The natural stone floor and wall tile carry up into the angled ceiling to help scale the smaller space into feeling larger. A decorative border ties the shower surround seamlessly into the vanity backsplash and toilet area. The granite curb, soap nook, and window sills were selected to tie the tile together and give the space its own personality. The dual can lights above the shower showcase the tile and further give the appearance of more spacious room.

Above the lavatory you will find the custom framed mirror concealing a medicine cabinet. Inside the cabinet is an electric outlet for small chargeable appliances as well as a compartment for needed plumbing ventilation.

The floor, door, and trim were made to be a perfect match to the tradition feel of the house while the brushed nickel shower door and hardware sprinkle in modern flair.