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Rich House — My objective while designing this bathroom was
to create a modern, romantic, spa-like retreat. In my designs, I
like to harmonize modernism, luxury and nature. I believe humans
need to be connected to nature to feel peaceful and comfortable.
To create this natural feeling, I incorporated three main outdoor
elements into my design: earth, light and nature. A large window
in the shower showcases beautiful greenery in the side yard,
bringing nature and light into the space. White Dune quartzite
with blue veins for the backsplash and counter suggests
elements of the ocean and earth, which is accentuated by a
shower floor resembling pebbles. The large skylight also brings
in light and allows the client to feel connected to the outdoors.
The special features and elements of nature in my design come
together to create a tranquil Zen environment where my client
can relax and rejuvenate.
While designing the master bath, I was challenged with
creating a space that feels both modern and minimalist, yet still
feels connected to nature. To achieve this, I incorporated
elements of nature and modified the size of the skylight from the
original design, enlarging it to allow more light to come into the
room.
I was also faced with the challenge of changing the shower to
a steam shower in the middle of the construction process. The
original shower design had three glass walls and the skylight
extended over the shower.
To incorporate the steam shower into my design, I changed
two of the side walls and ceiling to White Dune quartzite to seal
the space. In this modified enclosed shower design, the window
and glass door bring in light, allowing it to still feel open and
natural. I also changed the large window in the shower to an
awning window with a special seal to keep the moisture inside
the shower, which prevents mold problems.
Special features: Large skylight, 7-inch countertop edge, and
combination of high gloss wood grain cabinet with a leathered
quartzite backsplash and countertop.
THIRD PLACE / LARGE CONTEMPORARY BATH
Laleh Shafiezadeh, Interior Designer,
Teale Architecture
Newport Beach, CA