Having the same color in the shower niche, pebble floor tiles, and counter backsplash ties this whole look together.

Photo: Ota Takumi

Washington DC Asian-Inspired Master Bath Design by #MeghanBrowne4JenniferGilmer. An Asian-inspired bath with warm teak countertops, dividing wall and soaking tub by Zen Bathworks. Sonoma Forge Waterbridge faucets lend an industrial chic and rustic country aesthetic. A Stone Forest Roma vessel sink rests atop the teak counter. Photography by Bob Narod. http://www.gilmerkitchens.com/

Built on Frank Sinatra’s estate, this custom home was designed to be a fun and relaxing weekend retreat for our clients who live full time in Orange County. As a second home and playing up the mid-century vibe ubiquitous in the desert, we departed from our clients’ more traditional style to create a modern and unique space with the feel of a boutique hotel. Classic mid-century materials were used for the architectural elements and hard surfaces of the home such as walnut flooring and cabinetry, terrazzo stone and straight set brick walls, while the furnishings are a more eclectic take on modern style. We paid homage to “Old Blue Eyes” by hanging a 6’ tall image of his mug shot in the entry.

Lower level zen bathroom

Asian style bathroom with a copper Japanese style bathtub, white pebble tile, wood corner shelf and gray floor tiles.

Designed & Constructed by Schotland Architecture & Construction. Photos by Paul S. Bartholomew Photography. This project is featured in the August/September 2013 issue of Design NJ Magazine (annual bath issue).

Following the launch of our True Ofuro bathtub, many of our customers kept requested an even smaller version of Japanese tub that would be practical and useful in applications where no other bathtub would fit. This, in a nutshell, is how this small and tall version of ‘sit and soak’, solid surface Japanese bathtub was conceived. True Ofuro Mini Japanese style bathtub features a deeper design for a comfortable, full-body immersion. Designed in Italy, this immaculately sculpted model is also available with an optional inline water heater and digital control panel which includes a temperature display. Aquatica’s international industrial design team, used advanced CAD tools, modeling and repeated testing with real size prototype units so that we could reach the optimal balance between ergonomic comfort and visual appeal. Our AquateX™ material is the star in this Japanese soaking tub as it retains heat much longer and also has a silky and velvety surface. This bathtub is currently one of our most space conscious bathtubs at a size of 43" x 43" (1090x1090mm), making the freestanding and petite construction of this Japanese style bathtub easy to be installed in any sized bathroom.

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

Jane removed the existing tub to make way for a large walk-in shower, complete with an eye-catching contemporary shower panel, contrasting natural bamboo and sleek stainless steel. The rectangular porcelain tile with a bamboo effect was installed vertically to add visual height, while paired with a stone and glass mosaic tile in a wrapped stripe for interest. The glass block window streams natural light through the door-less shower entrance, and can be seen from the bedroom. To continue the functional clean lines, a large vanity with a travertine countertop and integrated double stone sinks was installed. Photography - Grey Crawford

Jack Hobhouse

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 enSuite Steam Bath Portland, OR type: remodel credits design: Matthew O. Daby - m.o.daby design interior design: Angela Mechaley - m.o.daby design construction: Hayes Brothers Construction photography: Kenton Waltz - KLIK Concepts

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Cisa Oracle Black/White Tiles

Nuheat Radiant Heated Porcelain Floor Tile

Unique to this bathroom is the singular wall hung vanity wall. Horizontal bamboo mixed perfectly with the oversized porcelain tiles, clean white quartz countertops and black fixtures. Backlit vanity mirrors kept the minimalistic design intact.