Guest Bathroom
We previously worked with this client to decorate the bedroom she uses on trips to Florida where her sister lives full-time. She has use of a guest room and small bathroom that doubles as the powder room. We had changed the bedroom from “Florida tropical” to “upscale coastal” and she asked us to do the same with the bathroom, removing all trace of palm trees!
For the bathroom she asked us to keep the colors neutral, that she liked the current fashionable grey, and to give her something reminiscent of Hollywood glamour.
What a pleasure.
Firstly, we had the tub and combination shower refinished including the tile surround in a crisp white, and all the grout cleaned up. Having removed the previous cornice and shower curtain that was yellow and green with palm trees, we replaced it with a modern curvy geometric.
The client wanted us to install a new vanity, a pretty furniture piece, but we couldn’t change the floor tile as it runs throughout the entire condo and there was none spare to be installed under the vanity. Instead we opted for attractive raised-panel cabinetry, white with a grey glaze. We added a Carrera marble vanity top along with a fashionable rectangular sink. In line with her request for glamour, the faucets, knobs, lighting and mirror frames are either polished chrome or silver.
We changed the lighting from a top-mounted vanity fixture to a pair of wall sconces that are particularly attractive as the backs are antique cut glass that send out prisms of light. They are also flattering and practical for a more mature person.
The photographer had difficulty taking a photograph of the bath/tub combination so he reflected the new shower cornice and curtain in the vanity mirror.
Part of the bathroom includes a small cabinet that the project manager refinished in silver leaf with an attractive, faceted crystal knob.
The finished result is a classic bathroom updated with a touch of glamour.
Photographer: Rolando Diaz
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