A S I A N F L A V O R
The elements water, earth, and air influenced the design
for this Asian-inspired master bath.
The walk-in shower is lined with limestone-like
porcelain and accented with glass tile to represent
bamboo, while the sliced rocks line the shower pan to
create a sense of a riverbed. Coming out of the shower,
the homeowner steps on porcelain wood-look tile that
gently curves and draws attention to a Japanese ofuro
tub, which is the focal point of the space. Cork meets
the tile as it winds along the floor and continues into the
hall, closet, and master bedroom.
Both the vanity and storage in the hall were designed
to emulate a Japanese tansu cabinet. Espresso wood
legs accent the cherry cabinets, while the tile backsplash
in soft greens and blues represents the air.
SECOND PLACE / LARGE BATHROOM
C H A O S I N T O C A L M
The objectives for this bathroom were simple:
Transform a chaotic space into something
masculine and contemporary, and create a
closet with 100 lineal feet of hanging space and
enough room for 200 pairs of shoes.
The designer chose a black marble slab and
freestanding tub to anchor the room and used
contrasting white marble tile to cover the wet
walls. A crystal chandelier mimics rainfall and
creates a sense of tranquility, the designer says.
THIRD PLACE / LARGE BATHROOM
Robin R. Fisher, CMKBD, CAPS
Brandon Cole
Mary Culbertson, AKBD
Robin Rigby Fisher Design
Portland, Ore.
Leslie Lamarre, CKD, CID
J. Michael McGinn TRG
Architecture + Interior Design
San Mateo, Calif.
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