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Bathroom RemodelingGood design in a bath is critical. With such a myriad of elements that go into this space, one cannot afford to do a poor job. I like to design baths for my clients to be highly functional, beautiful, and invigorating spaces. Baths that are one-of-a-kind, stimulating and comfortable. 
Bath A This master bath renovation included the old bath and a small closet. Combining the two spaces resulted in a square room with one exterior wall. In the design process these decisions were made:
The finished bath is shown in these pictures. The free-standing walls at the shower entrance holds glass shelving for towels and display items. The vanity has an appliance garage for storage. A flying soffit covers half of the room. The soffit is punctured with several geometric holes and contains HVAC duct work, up and down lighting and holds the several sections of trellis. Three skylights were installed along perimeter walls that bring in all kinds of light patterns through-out the day. The shower is doorless, has integral seats in the wet and drying zones and has multiple heads.
Bath B "Cool", was how the owner answered when he was asked what he was looking for in a master bath. The color blue would also play a dominant role. This bath was part of a large addition to a vintage bungalow. At the entrance to the bath is a six-foot long by eight foot high bank of cabinets for versatile storage. The double vanity with a blue granite counter is set at an angle to the perimeter walls. The "angle" theme is also present in the ceiling soffit, the shape of the mirror, even the shades on the pendant lighting. A glass block panel fills in between the backsplash ledge and the ceiling. Beyond the vanity area is the alcove for the commode along with a bank of storage cabinetry. Making a right turn brings you to the drying hall, lined on one side with towel shelving and the other side contains a laundry chute. The doorless, curbless, round shower sits in a square hole. The difference between the two geometric shapes produces a ledge for soaps and shampoos. On one wall the ledge drops down to form a seat. The shower is multi-headed with a large glass block panel on one wall. The shower space is also bisected by a skylight well that floods the shower with natural light - take your choice... sun or moonlight!
Bath C Each bath brings specific owner requirements and this bath is no different. Vanity areas needed to be separated. A large whirlpool would not be needed, but a unique shower would be a plus. The design placed one vanity sink in the dressing area, the other in the bath proper. Windows are placed for light and air. By the use of a pocket door, the bath can be closed off from the dressing area to control noise and assure privacy. The luxury shower is doorless and curbless. It has three shower heads, usable in any combination the owner chooses. The shower has a stepped ceiling that reaches a height of eleven feet. With a large glass block panel in the shower, the plants you see in the photo are real and thriving in the moist environment. Built-in seats are provided in the shower and in the drying area. The drying area also includes a ceiling mounted heater and abundant towel rods.
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