DC Design House – 2014

In the existing layout, the tub was located directly in front of a street-facing window, allowing for very little privacy and was visually unappealing.  By eliminating the adjacent closet, we were able to overcome the spatial challenges and focus our attention on the modernization of a traditional style.

All bathrooms in the house had original 1920’s fixtures and finishes. While most of these looked old and outdated, a few unique pieces provided the inspiration for this retro, Art Deco renovation. The repurposing of a rare medicine cabinet, which exemplified the style of its era, thematically set the tone for the room. A simple spin on the classic Art Deco motif can be seen in the black marble and tile selections that offset the white fixtures.  Chrome details in the faucets, accessories and pendant light illustrate the common industrial elements from this time period.

A favorite place to go when you need to recharge your batteries is the beach. 2014’s Polar Vortex left us wanting to escape to a place with sand and shells and buried treasure.   Retro Mosaic’s seashell tile and Curry & Company’s George V chandelier, my mind ran to warmer weather.

This master bath was smaller than what people desire today.  We expanded the space by eliminating the wall it shared with an unused dressing room.  This added more natural light and provided the area necessary to create a luxurious retreat. The new organic finishes contrast nicely with the contemporary lines of the console vanities, open shower and freestanding tub. The warm color palette wraps the user up like a heated towel–which can actually be found hanging on the wall-mounted towel radiator!  Recessed lighting on the seashell tile creates the perfect backdrop to the focal point of the room, the cascading coin chandelier.

This bathroom has been transformed into the perfect place to refresh and relax.