retreat and recharge
Contemporary Craftsman is a primary bathroom in a 1990s custom-built home, along the edge of a wooded marsh. After 30 years of use by a growing family, the primary bath is updated for 2020 while accomplishing goals including maximizing space usage and creating a bathroom that accommodates aging in place.
The project achieves the primary goal of remodeling within the bounds of the original bathroom footprint, while updating the space for a modern lifestyle, and maximizing storage and function. The upgrades include removing the outdated jacuzzi tub in favor of a private water closet and built-in linen storage, resulting in a more accessible shower.
A contemporary craftsman style, chosen for this remodel, compliments the owners’ collection of antique furniture. Both the vanity and the linen closet have flush, inset cabinetry to coordinate with adjacent cabinetry in the primary bedroom. Classic looking storage, yet with modern conveniences like outlets in drawers and pull-out trash cans. Every detail is considered including the replica antique hardware as well as the seeded glass cabinet doors. While the casework is a natural red oak, the walls are clad in a white painted board and batten millwork to keep the space bright and airy.
The surrounding landscape is the star feature of the home; carefully placed windows make sure to connect the homeowners to the scenery while maintaining privacy. A framed-in mirror and window assembly above the vanity seamlessly connect the outside with the interior. The second window in the space is a high transom window in the shower. This placement allows for both privacy as well as east morning light into the space.
Re-engineering the floor structure, allows for a curbless shower. This alongside blocking for future grab bars give the clients the opportunity to age in place. With limited floorspace for a rug, a black marble tile bordering marble hex tile, highlights the floor.
While most of the materials in the space remain a timeless neutral palette, the shower walls feature bold, blue-glazed, ceramic subway tile. Additionally, the water closet includes a pop of whimsy with colorful wallpaper behind replica antique shelf brackets.
All in all, this contemporary craftsman primary bathroom is a space where both the aesthetics and function of every inch was carefully attended to in order for these homeowners to live large within a modest footprint.
Awards:
2022 ASID Design Excellence Award Winner
