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FIRST PLACE / PRIMARY BATHROOM
Shea Pumarejo
Younique Designs, San Antonio, TX
Photo: Armando Vara, Armando Vara Photography
Paris After Dark — A dated 1990s bathroom
lacking storage and style was transformed into a
luxurious Parisian Art Deco–inspired retreat.
At the heart of the room, an LED-backlit onyx
bathtub surround glows like sculpture, echoed in
the countertops and backsplash for continuity and
drama. A custom-designed marble tile floor
grounds the space with timeless geometry.
Overhead, a Venetian glass fixture sparkles,
enhancing the sense of glamour.
Design Solutions
An aromatherapy steam shower is framed in
unlacquered brass, operable transoms recall
European design traditions, while plumbing
fixtures and hardware bring warmth in unlacquered
brass. Jewelry-like accents include cabinet
hardware crafted from rock crystal and horn.
Special Features
• Sculptural LED-backlit onyx tub surround,
echoed in countertops and backsplash
• Custom aromatherapy steam shower
• Unlacquered brass plumbing fixtures, light
switches, and hardware
• Custom cabinetry with concealed storage
• Handcrafted brass pocket door from Portugal
integrated into millwork
• Custom marble tile floor with Art Deco geometry
• Venetian glass chandelier and hand-crafted
beveled glass window
• Reeded brass grab bars and cabinet hardware
in rock crystal and horn
• Hand-painted trompe l'oeil onyx finish
backsplash behind concave makeup vanity
BEST
OVERALL
BATH
