Photo, Roberto Caruso.
Emily turned two small rooms in a bachelor’s pad into a dream bath, complete with soaker tub, steam shower, double vanity and a super-sleek dressing room.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.“I like designing bathrooms that look like living spaces as opposed to utilitarian spaces,” says Emily. To get that look, she added an antique rug and wallet-friendly seating.“I bought the chrome bench at a big-box store and reupholstered it with a remnant piece of leather.” To create the same effect, think about how you would decorate your living room — the types of colours and materials you would use — and take it from there.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.“This custom-made walnut cabinetry was a splurge, but you can achieve the same effect on a budget with walnut-look cabinets, which are now available at most big-box stores,” says Emily.“The colour contrasts with the cool tones of the marble, and its warmth works nicely in any light-coloured bathroom.”
Photo, Roberto Caruso.“For free-standing tubs, I like to place the faucet behind the vessel, then build a box clad in stone to house it,” says Emily.“It’s a more practical treatment than wall or floor mounts, as it is out of sight and provides a shelf for bath accessories or, in this room, a spot for a fresh orchid.”
Photo, Roberto Caruso.“All the tiles, countertops and slabs in the bathroom are Calacatta marble — my favourite if budget allows,” says Emily.“However, you can get a similar luxurious look for much less with Carrara marble.”
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Emily positioned the vanity in an uncommon spot: the middle of the bathroom, back to back with the steam shower. “This placement maximizes floor space that would otherwise be empty and helps mark off the dressing area from the rest of the room,” she says.
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