The intent of this design is to integrate the clients love for Japanese aesthetic, create an open and airy space, and maintain natural elements that evoke a warm inviting environment. A traditional Japanese soaking tub made from Hinoki wood was selected as the focal point of the bathroom. It not only adds visual warmth to the space, but it infuses a cedar aroma into the air. A live-edge wood shelf and custom chiseled wood post are used to frame and define the bathing area. Tile depicting Japanese Shou Sugi Ban (charred wood planks) was chosen as the flooring for the wet areas. A neutral toned tile with fabric texture defines the dry areas in the room. The curb-less shower and floating back lit vanity accentuate the open feel of the space. The organic nature of the handwoven window shade, shoji screen closet doors and antique bathing stool counterbalance the hard surface materials throughout.

Zen Master Bath

Countertop Wood: Burmese Teak Category: Vanity Top and Divider Wall Construction Style: Edge Grain Countertop Thickness: 1-3/4" Size: Vanity Top 23 3/8" x 52 7/8" mitered to Divider Wall 23 3/8" x 35 1/8" Countertop Edge Profile: 1/8” Roundover on top horizontal edges, bottom horizontal edges, and vertical corners Wood Countertop Finish: Durata® Waterproof Permanent Finish in Matte sheen Wood Stain: The Favorite Stock Stain (#03012) Designer: Meghan Browne of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath Job: 13806 Undermount or Overmount Sink: Stone Forest C51 7" H x 18" W x 15" Roma Vessel Bowl

Neal's Design Remodel

Traditionally in Japan, people wash themselves off before getting in a tub. The tub is used for soaking and relaxing. In this room, the bather would wash off with the hand shower at the left of the photo. Wooden buckets are often used in the bathing process. The wall paneling is Port Orford cedar as is the tub frame. A cedar sunoko or removable slatted wooden floor surrounds the tub. Shower water can drain through the space between the slats.

Serenity is achieved through the combination of the multi-layer wall tile, antique vanity, the antique light fixture and of course, Buddha.

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Recessed shower with full glass enclosure. Custom corner seat and shelf in full matching tile with accents and mosaic floor.

Custom sapele cabinetry and porcelain tile create a Japanese feel

Gold Palette Deco Stencilled Walls, Chinoisere Hand-painted Cabinetry in a Private Residence in Newport Beach, CA. Home featured in the Newport Beach Home Tour in 2005 and 2006.

Shower wall tile 12×24 earth tone porcelain with built in Caesarstone seat. Shower floor are round bubble mosaic running up the wall. Custom glass shower door.

Jim Bartsch Photography