Rob Nelson

Onyx lavatory top with integral sink

Matt Goff

Wade Griffith Photography

Anne Matheis Photography

Growing tired of their home's generic finishes, these Connecticut homeowners first worked with Simply Baths & Showcase Kitchens on their kitchen remodel and home addition. Upon completing the kitchen, they realized that they wanted to bring the same high-style to their master bathroom. The design team at Simply Baths, Inc. worked with the homeowners to incorporate features as fashionable as they are functional. With the original square footage and a similar layout, the new design altered the existing tub deck to accommodate a larger, frameless shower with shower seat. For a sleek, spa-like look, they chose Kohler's water tiles to insert in the shower tile. The new hydrotherapy tub has a heater to keep the water warm. The master bathroom also features a brown onyx tub deck and countertops, marble vessel sinks, marble mirrors, and a make-up bench. The cathedral ceiling and skylight add a light, airy atmosphere to the room. By making the most of the existing space, the homeowners now have a relaxing retreat they love.

Photo Credit: Charles Chesnut

A home owner asked me to totally make over her traditional master bath. She wanted it to blend with the rest of her traditional home, but updated & fresh. We visited several showrooms to see natural stones, ceramic & porcelain tiles. She fell in love with this green onyx slab. With this as our starting point, the design was created to feature this beautiful material. We removed everything down to the studs. A large recessed tub was replaced with a walk-in shower with a linear drain, seat, new plumbing fixtures and a frameless shower enclosure. This will provide ease of access for many years to come. In the shower, the green onyx tiles are accented with glass tiles creating a beautiful focal wall. The onyx slab is the countertop and splash for the double sink vanity. The sink faucets have a sculptural design. The contemporary cabinet provides a generous amount of storage. A new mirror is accented with an artistic wall sconce of cream alabaster. The flooring is porcelain throughout the room. An “area rug” in the green onyx separates the shower from the vanity. All the light fixtures are LED. She was over joyed with the final result. Mary Broerman, CCIDC