Agoura Hills mid century bathroom remodel for small townhouse bathroom.

Vercon Inc.

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Rich travertine and white marble accent the Master Bath with custom mirrors and flokati area rug

We were called in to update the 80s master bathroom with a carpet, large built-in tub that took up a lot of space and was hardly used, and cabinetry that needed improved functionality. The goal of this project was to come up with a new layout to include, among other things, a makeup area for her and a freestanding tub, and design a sophisticated spa-retreat for the owners.

This hallway bathroom is mostly used by the son of the family so you can see the clean lines and monochromatic colors selected for the job. the once enclosed shower has been opened and enclosed with glass and the new wall mounted vanity is 60" wide but is only 18" deep to allow a bigger passage way to the end of the bathroom where the alcove tub and the toilet is located. A once useless door to the outside at the end of the bathroom became a huge tall frosted glass window to allow a much needed natural light to penetrate the space but still allow privacy.

An adult retreat and relaxing spa get-away, this space and its amenities are more than comfortable for two. A raised platform between the tub and shower, complete with a seat extending from the tub deck allows for a step down into the shower pan rather than a curb. Vanity cabinetry with flip-up grooming area and lavatory were placed opposite this area to capture the natural lighting and reflections of the view to the backyard. The materials and finishes were kept simple and minimal; sand coloured striated porcelain tile was used for the floor, walls, tub deck and shower ceiling. Matte sheen dark rift oak cabinetry and honed dark brown limestone contrast nicely with the white fixtures and polished chrome fittings. Serene blue walls complete the watery spa-like theme of a much deserved get-away without leaving home. Donna Griffith Photography

Logan Wallace. This project was a personal one and a long time coming. When we bought our house in 2009, we decided to just "deal with it", that is, the nasty outdated upstairs bathroom. As soon as the St. Dominic project finished though, it was time to demo our bathroom. It was a lot of fun and hard work, but the end result is just amazing. Walls were taken down to the studs (plaster and lath removed), insulation installed, tub and toilet removed, plumbing adjusted, walls and floor leveled, tile installed, new tub and toilet and faucet set installed, light/vent moved and replaced with recessed light/vent, cedar plank ceiling installed, door hardware and trim replaced, paint (eggshell), satin poly on ceiling (2 coats), clean and seal all grout and slate floor tile (heated floor), cleanup and hooks, towel bars, under the counter ledge (for toothbrushes, etc.) installed.

This relaxing space was originally a bathtub and shower combination that we then redesigned to create a large glass shower area with a shower bench and shower niche.

A recessed storage cabinet at left allows for additional storage. The stacked pattern, 12x24 format slate floor matches the other bath and entry material. A tile niche can be seen in the shower, as well as a shaving ledge below. Both have matching quartz sills and were built exactly to the size and layout of the wall tile. The wall tile is Elvare collection, 4x16 in Element. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR

This Master Suite continues to merge outside and inside: honed granite counter top, rustic alder shaker cabinets, and floor to ceiling tile (in 4 different widths) that look like wood, vaulted ceiling with stained wood beam at the peak, faucets that mimic an old well pump. Dark slate tile on the heated floors has an additional stained coat on the grout to appear like a continuous slab of stone. Utilizing a hidden linear floor drain allows the floor tile to visually continue into the shower area . The large shower has niches concealed in half walls to keep toiletries out of sight.

This lovely vanity and large mirror both frame and reflect the views. Quartz flooring provides color and texture below rich wood cabinets.

FineCraft Contractors, Inc. Harrison Design

The hall bath slate floor matches the entry slate material, in a stacked pattern, 12x24 format. A small closet at the end of the tub provides lots of storage. Photo by Christopher Wright, CR