Bathroom

This hall bath needed a good bit of updating to feel current, however the refresh still needed to be in keeping with the home's historic features. So, I kept the existing vanity, which had been a piece of furniture, and raised it up to a more modern height and added a beautiful soapstone countertop. I also had the mirror wall painted a gorgeous off-black, and removed the former single vanity light in favor of two aged brass, black and crystal sconces. The entire tub area was gutted as well, and replaced with black and white tile walls and a porcelain tub with frameless French shower doors.

Modern wall mounted vanity with matching wall cabinets

Photo credits - Douglas Family

Contemporary style guest bathroom with art deco callback. Includes a single vanity in smoked oak, black soapstone countertop, un-lacquered brass plumbing, black framed recessed medicine cabinet, brass lights, handmade cement tile, dark-green ceramic tile in chain pattern, and white alcove tub.

A close-up view of the feature shower wall.

Claire Barrett Patrick

Historically regarded as ‘The Purple House,’ a place where musicians have come and gone, we restored this 1910 historical building in East Nashville to become a boutique bed and breakfast. Developed by native Texans, the home is dubbed The Texas Consulate, with a soft spot for Texans. Much of the original structure and details remain, including the wood flooring, trim and casing, architectural niches, fireplaces and tile, brick chimneys, doors and hardware, cast iron tubs, and other special trinkets. We suggested minimal architectural interventions to accommodate the adaptation, in addition to curating hand-selected furniture, fixtures, and objects that celebrate the building’s art deco character. Interior Design and Styling: Jeanne Schultz Design Studio Architect of Record: David Hunter Photography: Chris Phelps

Angie Welling Photography