The existing ensuite was small and outdated. A planned addition would provide possibilities for a spacious bathroom that would flow well with the principal bedroom. Requests included a large jetted tub, roomy shower with various showerhead options, separate vanities, old-world marble and decor to reflect the elegance of a European spa.
A new grand archway, flanked with columns, was designed to separate the toilet and shower from the tub and vanity areas. During demolition, a three-foot space was discovered, which was incorporated into the shower plans.
An airy glass-enclosed shower, finished in subway tiles, included a generous bench for safety and a mix of conventional, rainhead and handheld showerheads for ease of use. A waterproof transom window with views of the treetops flooded the shower with natural light.
A luxurious roomy jetted spa was centered beneath the bay window and dazzled by an overhead crystal chandelier. Wide double French doors further connected the rooms.
Honed Italian Carara marble on the spa deck, vanity countertops, mosaic floor pad, shower threshold and shelf niches contrasted with the high sheen of mirror and vintage-styled polished nickel faucets. Romantic curves flowed from the archway to the rounded fronts of the symmetrically-balanced furniture-style vanities and spa deck.
Materials
- CABINETS: St. James Custom Cabinetry
- VENTILATION: Two exhaust fans
- COUNTERTOPS: Italian Carara marble
- FLOORING: Porcelain tile with in-floor heating
- FIXTURES: Jado and Hans Grohe
- SINKS: Kohler
- TOILET: Kohler
- TUBS: Bain Ultra Eclipse
- SHOWER: Corian shower pan, subway tile, frameless tempered glass, and Carara marble transition
- WALLS: Benjamin Moore November Rain
- LIGHTING: Vapour-proof recessed light fixtures in shower, Shoenbeck crystal chandeliers, recessed ceiling light fixtures, wall sconces at vanity
- WINDOWS: Custom