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3rd Place Bathroom

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Designer: Allison Marie Bradshaw
Lakeland College
Vermilion, Ab., Canada

Allison has created a tranquil spa area for Carmen and David to enjoy. “The calming influence of water and nature” influenced her design. The materials and colors chosen help to further convey the concept. Soft blues and warm browns were used to create a calm, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

The flow through the bathroom is what Allison feels is the best asset for the Lamberts. The “flow is created through the seating,” a central point and the toilet to the left and the shower to the right. Carmen and David have the room to share the space. Then, after relaxing in the sauna, the shower can be accessed “without walking across the whole bathroom.”

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Between the shower and sauna is a dressing area with shelving, a towel warmer, hooks, and a vanity. The shelving is all glass, providing uncluttered design. Heated flooring and electric bathroom mirror defoggers were installed for added comfort and convenience. A beverage center is close to the sauna and shower. There is adequate storage in the vanity and main seating areas. A recessed cabinet is included for medicine storage above the vanity.

The lumen therapy easily swings out from the wall, and is turned on by a switch. The aromatherapy was placed in a cabinet where dispensers and refills are stored. The shower has an aromatherapy option as well.

Allison has created a peaceful and tranquil space for the Lamberts that they can enjoy at the end of a stressful day.