Spa-Like Master Bath. Tranquility, Comfort and Beauty

Spa-Like Tranquility

Luxury and function together

Project: Complete remodel of 2-level master bath

Includes features such as:

Two-level master bath design
Cathedral ceiling
Spa area with freestanding soaking tub, expanded shower with glass surrounds and fireplace with stone wall accent
Double sinks with lighted vanity mirrors
European laundry in cabinet
Toe kick heaters below sink
Pendant lights
Matte-finished tiling flooring

AN UNUSUAL AND CHALLENGING PROJECT

This unusual master bath was large and built on two levels, with an awkward flow. It required “out of the box” thinking.

Prior to remodeling, the commode was on the upper level, the bathtub in the middle, and the sinks on the lower level–four steps down. The shower was small and cramped. In addition, heating and cooling were issues due to the bath’s location above the garage.

The homeowners wanted to keep their existing vanity, which was relocated to the upper level. This involved careful deconstruction and reconstruction of the cabinetry in its new location. The clients also wanted mirrors and medicine cabinets above the sinks, with integrated lighting. The biggest challenge was how to install these without obstructing the sightline from the master bedroom and the open views around and under the mirrors.

The creative solution was to float the mirrors. Schroeder Design/Build designed an H-shaped custom metal tube frame to add rigidity since the cabinets were raised high. Lighting wiring was hidden within the tubes.

The vaulted ceiling, with its many angles, provided a different challenge. Because the tube frame was in one piece, ceiling clearance was an obstacle, and determining the mirror height and inserting the posts were difficult. However, we were determined to create this spa-like master bath.

Before

The Result — A Spa-Like Master Bath Retreat

After remodeling, the master bath became a spa-like master bath retreat. Sinks were relocated to the upper level. A European laundry was added. A luxurious soaking tub and expansive shower were housed in the lower level, along with a warming fireplace featuring a stone surround. Lighted vanity mirrors with medicine cabinets and toe kick heaters below the sinks added additional luxury.

Other new features included shower niches, a vent fan with timer, matte tile flooring, lighting on the stair tread and risers, two striking pendant lights, dimmer switches, and colorful stained glass in the arched window above the soaking tub.

Details

The homeowners did not like the existing master bath layout with four steps down to the sinks area. The new configuration moved the sinks to the upper level and the tub to the lower one.
The jetted tub was challenging to clean and clients no longer wanted it. They did want a larger shower. A lovely soaking tub was added and the shower was enhanced with larger space, glass walls and convenient niches.
The master bathroom was always cold, due to its location above the garage. The electric fireplace and toe kick heaters added warmth and luxury.
The clients wanted an upstairs laundry and a European laundry was added into existing cabinetry.

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