A Cartier Quartzite countertop with integrated slot sink higlights this rich and dramatic powder bath. Estancia Club Builder: Peak Ventures Interiors: Ownby Design Photography: Jeff Zaruba

Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. In continuing the retreat feel, the goal in the master bath was to achieve a spa like feel. Inspired to incorporate the spa together with the tone of the rest of the home, the main focal element was a gorgeous free standing oval tub centered in the room under the vault of the ceiling and an 8 foot tall and 5 foot wide casement window that overlooks the river and greenway area behind the home. Directly across, the 6 foot by 6 foot full glass and glass tile was located- sharing the view out of the large windows. Flanking the tub are the adult height cabinets with large square legs and a shelf underneath, similar to the spa look that is expected. A full height cabinet pantry was added to encourage storage or rolled towels, bathing accessories and additional storage as well. The entire room was finished with a chocolate brown, 18” x 12” tile, laid in a brick pattern and continued up the walls for the consistent and clean look. Centered in the vault, a large, linen drum pendant with chrome trim drops- bringing elegance to the space. Small shelves were built at the bottom of each side of the vaulted ceiling to house the LED lighting that shines up the vaults of the ceiling, again replicating natural day light at any time of day. The final result of this master bath was exactly as we had set out to achieve- a peaceful and relaxing retreat right inside our home. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Paul Pavot

Steven Paul Whitsitt Photography Dura Supreme Cabinetry

Contemporary Master Bathroom Remodel in Plano, TX. This freestanding tub on a focal wall is our absolute favorite!

Lucian Stanescu

The brief was for an alluring and glamorous looking interior A bathroom which could allow the homeowner couple to use at the same time. Mirrors were important to them, and they also asked for a full-length mirror to be incorporated somewhere in the space. The previous bathroom lacked storage, so I designed wall to wall drawers below the vanity and higher up cabinetry accessed on the sides this meant they could still have glamourous looking mirrors without loosing wall storage. The clients wanted double basins and for the showers to face each other. They also liked the idea of a rain head so a large flush mounted rainhead was designed within the shower area. There are two separate access doors which lead into the shower so they can access their own side of the shower. The shower waste has been replaced with a double drain with a singular tiled cover – located to suite the plumbing requirements of the existing concrete floor. The clients liked the warmth of the remaining existing timber floor, so this remained but was refinished. The shower floor and benchtops have been made out the same large sheet porcelain to keep creating a continuous look to the space. Extra thought was put towards the specification of the asymmetrical basins and side placement of the mixer taps to ensure more usable space was available whilst using the basin. The dark navy-stained wire brushed timber veneer cabinetry, dark metal looking tiles, stone walls and timber floor ensure textural layers are achieved.

Larry Arnal Photography

Steel and black bathroom. Double wall hung vanity with black undermount basins and matching accessories. Designer: Hayley Dryland Photography: Jamie Cobel