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This project was a complete renovation and combination of
two strata condo units, one on top of the other, one of which the
client had been renting out for many years. In order to maximize
the view, the living room on the second floor unit was turned into
a master suite, complete with two walk in closets, yoga studio
and master ensuite.
The master ensuite was intended to be a classic spa like
retreat, finished in marble and walnut, but with modern custom
design elements such as custom designed and fabricated
ceiling mounted towel bars, full length tile ledge and honed
bluestone freestanding tub. As a new layout and bathroom
location was created, the building's existing mechanical needed
to be worked around, which resulted in a necessary bulkhead
over the his and hers vanities.
Materials include 8'-0" x 4'-0" porcelain wall tile, marble
mosaic floor tile, walnut cabinetry, bluestone composite free
standing tub and shower base. High end plumbing fixtures from
brands such as Gessi and Aquabrass and custom fabricated
ceiling hung towel bars add a modern touch to a classic retreat.
The clients wanted the privacy of a separate toilet room, but
didn't want the washroom to feel closed off, so a floor to ceiling
pocket door was installed between the two rooms. Full height
custom storage was added to the toilet room to both tie in the
materials and provide discrete storage for linens and supplies.
The bathroom layout was designed to maximize the natural light
from the window and the freestanding tub can be laid in on both
ends, to take advantage of both the window view and bathroom
views. (See 1
st
place small contemporary bath winner, page 32)
Michelle Miazga-Hall, IDC
Port + Quarter Interiors, Vancouver, BC
Photography: Gabriel Hall, Working Title
Graphic Design + Photography
Bathtub: blu bathworks, vanity/cabinetry: Lauten Woodworking,
countertops: Caesarstone , faucets/fittings: Gessi Via Manzoni,
blu bathworks , DXV, Aquabrass, flooring:Dal Tile, lighting: George
Kovavs, shower enclosure: Optimum Studios, sinks: Icera Muse,
tile: Bordignon Marble + Granite, toilet: Icera
