Photography by Anthony Crisafulli

progetto arch. Debora Di Michele

Masculine Man-Cave powder room

Photographer: Kyle Ortiz

Avesha Michael

Bathroom renovation in a Harlem brownstone by NYC design-build firm Bolster.

Stage two of this project was to renovate the upstairs bathrooms which consisted of main bathroom, powder room, ensuite and walk in robe. A feature wall of hand made subways laid vertically and navy and grey floors harmonise with the downstairs theme. We have achieved a calming space whilst maintaining functionality and much needed storage space.

We chased the plumbing under the floor, enabling us to remove the boxing around pluming to square off the room. We fitted a custom-made frosted glass panel in front of the window to preserve the light. We chose antique-style blue tiles to contrast the bevelled brick white gloss wall tiles. We chose a free-standing vanity unit with marble topped sink as another contrast piece to pull off an eclectic but clean finish.

Design Craft Maple frameless Brookhill door with flat center panel in Frappe Classic paint vanity with a white solid cultured marble countertop with two Wave bowls and 4” high backsplash. Moen Eva collection includes faucets, towel bars, paper holder and vanity light. Kohler comfort height toilet and Sterling Vikrell shower unit. On the floor is 8x8 decorative Glazzio Positano Cottage tile.

My clients wanted to change their 1950's pink bathroom and remove the bathtub. They are planning to age-in place and the bathtub was a tripping hazard. Also, the showerhead had been installed quite low originally and one of my clients had to bend awkwardly to shower, so we raised the height of the showerhead to accommodate his tall frame. My clients chose to remodel their bathroom with a blue and white color scheme. Blue Heaven Forbo Marmoluem flooring was installed to waterproof the floor. Planetarium Blue Lanmark was used for the countertop with integrated sink and the shower walls. For a visual contrast in the shower, Blizzard Lanmark was chosen for the floor and the corner seat/bench. This will help the homeowners see the transition between the flooring and the shower easier as they age. Grab bars were installed inside the shower, along with blocking in the walls to aid in getting into and out of the shower, and getting up and down onto the seat in the shower. Bright, white shaker cabinetry was installed, including a counter mounted medicine cabinet with rain glass. This added much more storage for my clients which was needed in this one bath home. The owners painted the walls in a soft shade of blue once the remodel was complete. They are loving their remodeled bathroom and all of the extra storage. The seat in the shower is a real favorite too. Holly Needham