SECOND PLACE / POWDER ROOM
THIRD PLACE / POWDER ROOM
D R A M A T I C I N T R I G U E
To transform a dreary, shaft-like powder room into a
stylish, pampering space, designer Leslie Lamarre began by
lengthening the room into an adjacent coat closet and lowering
the ceiling from 142 inches to 120 inches. Tying into the slate-
roofed home's traditional architecture, the designer selected
classic gray marble flooring, coordinating baseboard, and a
handsome stone-and-glass inset border that inspired the custom
steel handles she designed for the bespoke vanity. The vanity
and vessel sink are intentionally hefty for an air of masculinity, a
feeling echoed in the metallic grasscloth that covers three walls.
Adding allure and intrigue is a wall of floor-to-ceiling antique
mirrored tile, which effectively extends the space. Finally, a glass
"drizzle" chandelier casts dramatic shadows for additional flair.
I N F U S E D W I T H T E X T U R E
The homeowners asked for a daring design for their powder room,
but without a saturated color scheme or flashy décor. Drawing
inspiration from an urban loft, the designer captured a metropolitan
vibe through the use of concrete and steel—but with a twist. On the
curved vanity wall, composite tiles installed on a slanted pattern play
off the light and shadows inside the space. The wedge overlay effect
establishes a focal point but also softens the overall appearance of
the bathroom. Applying a combed plaster finish on adjacent walls
further enhances the primitive nature of cement. As a transition
between the shingled tile layout and striated wall treatment, the
contemporary vanity is angled and open, with a modest white vessel
sink, sophisticated faucet, and cast-glass pendants. Torch-cut steel
wraps around the corner of the toilet alcove, keeping to the edgy
theme while its burnished metal adds a touch of warmth.
Leslie Lamarre, CKD, CID
TRG Architecture + Interior
Design
San Mateo, Calif.
Lori Carroll
Guillermo Bazua
Lori Carroll & Associates
Tucson, Ariz.
PHOTO:
BERNARD
ANDRE
PHOTO:
JON
MANCUSO
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