Jaque Bethke
Pure Design Environments
Eden Prairie, Minn.
B E J E W E L E D B E A U T Y
As part of a transformation of offices into a
penthouse suite, designer Jaque Bethke faced
a challenge: how to design a powder room that opens directly into
an entertaining area. She seized the opportunity to be dramatic. The
vanity wall faces out to the public space, presenting contrasting and
deep color tones like the bottom of the ocean, a bold look that
catches the eye while reflecting the owners' love of yachting. Mirrors
etched with the wall-covering pattern provide visual interest, and the
careful placement of lights imbues visitors with a sense of calm as
they approach.
Leslie Lamarre, CKD, CID
Erika Shjeflo, CID
TRG Architecture + Interior Design
San Mateo, Calif.
I N V I T I N G I N T E R I O R
Leslie Lamarre's clients wanted a powder room that was welcoming
and bright, contemporary but not cold. The design centers on a floating concrete countertop
with integral trough sink. Floor-to-ceiling 3-D limestone backsplash tile, highlighted by accent
lighting, offers a tactile element that brings warmth to the space. The combination of a single,
narrow base cabinet and a side-facing full-height unit fulfilled the clients' wish for hidden and
open storage options without overwhelming the room with cabinetry. Finally, a 34-inch
opening, knee space below the vanity, and room for a T-shaped wheelchair turn accommodate
elderly guests.
Courtney J. Seavall
CJ Seavall Design, LLC
Longmont, Colo.
M A S C U L I N E R E T R E A T
For his small, outdated bathroom, the client sought to update finishes
and fixtures without changing the existing floor plan. Designer
Courtney J. Seavall created a relaxing atmosphere while maintaining a sense of masculinity
by updating the walls to 12-inch by-24-inch tile with slight color striations, laid in a vertical
running bond course and accented by mixed-media mosaic tile. A larger, modern tub
features a linear satin nickel drain, custom built-in bench seating and storage niche, and
expansive glass sliding doors. A new cabinet with a Shaker-style door anchors the room,
and an undermount rectangular sink, quartz countertop, and waterfall faucet add to the
spa-like feel.
HONORABLE MENTION / SMALL BATHROOM
HONORABLE MENTION / POWDER ROOM
HONORABLE MENTION / POWDER ROOM
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ANDRE
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