Jim Schmid Photography

This beautiful spa-like bathroom was completed in the Spring of 2012. The relaxing greens and creams used in this master bath blend beautifully with the cherry cabinets and Uba Tuba granite countertops. The chrome fixtures bring sparkle to the room and stand out beautifully against the dark granite and cream tiles. The natural stone shower floor and accent strip add fabulous color to the space. copyright 2012 marilyn peryer photograph

The small cloakroom off the entrance saw the wood panelling being refurbished and the walls painted a hunter green, copper accents bring warmth and highlight the original tiles.

Craig Denis Photography

The owners of this classic “old-growth Oak trim-work and arches” 1½ story 2 BR Tudor were looking to increase the size and functionality of their first-floor bath. Their wish list included a walk-in steam shower, tiled floors and walls. They wanted to incorporate those arches where possible – a style echoed throughout the home. They also were looking for a way for someone using a wheelchair to easily access the room. The project began by taking the former bath down to the studs and removing part of the east wall. Space was created by relocating a portion of a closet in the adjacent bedroom and part of a linen closet located in the hallway. Moving the commode and a new cabinet into the newly created space creates an illusion of a much larger bath and showcases the shower. The linen closet was converted into a shallow medicine cabinet accessed using the existing linen closet door. The door to the bath itself was enlarged, and a pocket door installed to enhance traffic flow. The walk-in steam shower uses a large glass door that opens in or out. The steam generator is in the basement below, saving space. The tiled shower floor is crafted with sliced earth pebbles mosaic tiling. Coy fish are incorporated in the design surrounding the drain. Shower walls and vanity area ceilings are constructed with 3” X 6” Kyle Subway tile in dark green. The light from the two bright windows plays off the surface of the Subway tile is an added feature. The remaining bath floor is made 2” X 2” ceramic tile, surrounded with more of the pebble tiling found in the shower and trying the two rooms together. The right choice of grout is the final design touch for this beautiful floor. The new vanity is located where the original tub had been, repeating the arch as a key design feature. The Vanity features a granite countertop and large under-mounted sink with brushed nickel fixtures. The white vanity cabinet features two sets of large drawers. The untiled walls feature a custom wallpaper of Henri Rousseau’s “The Equatorial Jungle, 1909,” featured in the national gallery of art. https://www.nga.gov/collection/art-object-page.46688.html The owners are delighted in the results. This is their forever home.

The feeling of inside a precious Pounamu box, fine details and finishes within

This cloakroom design is in keeping with the 1920's heritage of the house. CLPM project manager tip - when tiling a back cistern wc make sure you plan for easy access for future maintenance. Lift off lids are a good idea and can be hidden. Cisterns can leak or break and it will mean you don;t ruin your bathroom if you have a problem later on!

Harold Gaston

Spanish floor tiles, which are expensive but add interest, and, because the space is small, does not add a great deal to the project cost. Catalano suspended toilet. Beautiful resin cast seat and lid Push to open, and handled, cupboards up to ceiling

Photo Credit: Kaskel Photo

Klassen Photography

L'espace a pris de l'ampleur : une grande douche a remplacé la baignoire, son rideau agrandit lui aussi l'espace (et on échappe aux corvées de nettoyage d'une paroi de verre).

Photo: Mike Kaskel Architect: Michael Hershenson Architects Builder: Highgate Builders

Inside the man cave is a hidden gem of colorful finishes and patterns. Marimekko Pieni Tiara Blue wallpaper blends seamlessly with the Amazonite quartzite drop edge countertop from the Stone Collection. The floating peppercorn stained maple Ultra Craft cabinets with exposed Jalco chrome plumbing allows a more spacious feeling than a typical vanity. Top Knobs Kingsbridge pulls in an Ash Gray finish bring a masculine yet tailored style to this bath. The oak hardwood floors continue from the den to create warmth and continuity. In the shower we used Crossville Tender Gray 4”x10” in a brcklay pattern on the walls, Uptown Glass Frost Moka 1” hex mosaic tile on the floor and shampoo niche, and for the vanity sink, we installed a low vessel Kohler Inia Wading Pool in the Ice finish, and paired it with the Brizo Rook single handle faucet in chrome. The shower fixtures are also from the Brizo Rook collection.