Bathrooms

In about one week, I’ll know the outcome of my judging of the Portland Street of Dreams. This Seattle interior designer eagerly anticipates the news. From all accounts the response to this year’s homes is outstanding. I found so many ideas of value in all the homes and in particular the clever tile patterns created by the design teams. In my design projects, I enjoy creating detail and eye appeal using a mix of tiles. So I appreciated the same in the homes I saw. I want to share them with you now.

The 20/20 home by Bernard Construction featured an Asian contemporary theme executed with great attention to detail. The designer, Susan Green, displayed her expertise throughout the home. Take a look at the tile patterns I found in this home.

Here are two other ones from the same home.

Many of the homes showed off tile creativity by combining cost effective basic tiles with clever use of mosaics. I liked this one for a tub surround.

Two more to add for future ideas on your Pinterest page.

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Another favorite from my judging at the Portland Street of Dreams was the Calistoga by Pahlisch Homes. The reclaimed wood theme continued along with excellent interior furnishing selections throughout the home. The beautiful tile from Pratt and Larson captures attention immediately on the back-splash and used a ‘floor rugs’.

Pratt and Larson custom tile captures attention throughout the Calistoga home
Photo: Pratt and Larson

Mosaic Pattern #25 from Pratt and Larson in the Portland Street of Dreams

Beyond the tile, this home showcased some special features that this Seattle interior designer and judge loved. One was a pantry with a pass-through to a mudroom off the garage, making unloading groceries easy. There was also a second refrigerator tucked into this pantry.

Another recurring theme in many homes was the use of tile counters in the bathroom vanities. Does this mean slab is no longer mandatory? I hope so!

A cozy sun-room adjacent to the kitchen seems like the perfect spot for morning coffee, a book or a glass of wine.

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This a great question for clients considering a bath remodel… This Seattle designer sees new trends.

Client: We are ready to remodel our bathroom now and after much discussion, we are just struggling with whether to keep our bathtub in the master. What’s your advice? We can’t decide!

Me: Sometimes you can have it all in a creative way. For a current project this is the clever solution. A parallel alignment of the tub and shower with a glass divider unites both. Yes, there is some maintenance involved but the plus is the open, light filled master bath. If this solution seems radical then some other questions require an answer.

Do you have another bathtub on the same floor? If so, then you can just have a shower (large) in the master. Or consider an updated look by adding a free standing soaker tub instead of a large deck mounted tub.

This bathtub is luxury at its finest

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For this Seattle interior designer, city living equals a condominium. Call it downsizing or urban living, it equates to less space. In a recent project the solution to condo clutter came with vertical solutions from California Closets. In this 1000 sf downtown Seattle view condo, the guest bedroom was also the office, a common situation. How to store files and still offer guests a place to land for a visit? What? no linen closet for extra towels, comforter, blankets?

For this project, the solution arrived in the form of maximizing vertical wall space within the condo. Let’s start with the guest/home office closet. First the client sorted out essential office requirements for space and files and then guest needs like bed size, a table and lamp and closet.

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Bathrooms? Yes, this Seattle interior designer creates them often. Why are bathrooms so important? We start our day in the bathroom with a stimulating shower or end the day in a relaxing bathtub. The bathroom supports our lifestyle. And when the important elements of our lives are in harmony we feel confident, rested and relaxed. The best bathrooms capitalize on the available space and are all about the details. The result ~ a perfect setting for daily bathroom activities with creature comforts for our particular tastes. I offer 10 tips for the perfect bathroom and this video with examples of bathrooms created by Faith Sheridan Design Group. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq2MkTLVnGQ[/youtube]

10 Tips to a Luxurious Bathroom

1. Color Scheme ~ soft, pale colors offer a calm sensation; brighter tones invigorate and energize.
2. De-Clutter ~ organize the vanity and newly styled medicine cabinets to keep your counter free. Only keep towels, hand soap and a candle on the counter.
3. Simplify daily tasks ~ Many men shave in the shower-use a fogless mirror. Add an attractive shower organizer for the essentials.
4. Enhance the ambiance ~ scents, such a lavender, are soothing and relaxing; music delivered by devices for a wet environment get you going or calm you down.
5. Quality plumbing fixtures ~ get the right size water heater; add air jets to your tub; consider multiple shower heads and/or a handheld shower feature.
6. Don’t be ordinary ~ carefully examine every purchase and consider how it adds to your visual, sensory experience in your bath right down to the tissue holder!
7. Add luxury ~ don’t shiver in your bath as baths are all about being warm. Heated floors and towel warmers enhance.
8. Luxury hotel lessons ~ remember the thick towels, linen shower curtains, unique containers.
9. Accents ~ beautiful tiles add personalization; art hung on the wall adds color and sophistication.
10. Safety ~ today a grab bar adds a stylish detail that promotes safety too.

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