Grayslake, Illinois
Lady's Choice
Single executive leans into her resort-worthy bath
Grayslake, Illinois
Project Scope
Bathroom
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Instead of cabinet doors, I prefer drawers, and so do my clients! They are much more functional. Check out the tall roll-out drawers flanking the makeup station. So handy, plus, having enough storage eliminates clutter. -
Fooled you! That fireplace surround isn’t wood, it’s gorgeous ceramic tile. The organic look warms up the space, injects a sauna-like feeling and the tile is moisture resistant. -
Interested in some chromo-therapy with your hydrotherapy? Those passionate purple flames are courtesy of a color-controlled fireplace, perfectly placed to enjoy during a long soak in the tub. -
Mixing two tile styles amps up the texture and visual impact of this all-new shower space. I always tile the ceiling for a finished look, and to protect the surface. Here I contrasted large-scale with small, a horizontal installation with herringbone. -
I eliminated the client’s huge four-person platform tub with a hazardous step-up and replaced it with this right-sized soaking tub, freeing up floor space. Doesn’t that look so relaxing after a tough day?
Function and Luxury vs Footprint
As a single executive, my client was free to have whatever she wanted for her primary bath! Instead of investing in construction to enlarge the space, she asked me to work within the existing footprint and include luxurious elements, such as a color-controlled fireplace, a steam shower—which she uses every day—and an elegant floor faucet for the soaking tub.
I dramatically improved the overall function of the room without adding an inch.
Among the key changes:
- By eliminating the existing four-person tub with deck, I freed up space for more room to walk around and a bench next to the fireplace, which also houses the steam shower plumbing
- Enlarged the shower
- Installed 24 x 24-inch porcelain floor tiles in grey and white faux marble with splashes of gold for warmth, referencing the wood-toned elements
- Pivoted from blue walls to soft terra cotta, another warm element
- Instead of just a mirror above the makeup space, I chose a mirrored cabinet, adding more storage
- Included a convenient shower niche using the same tiles as the floor and ceiling
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