Expanded Guest Bathroom Renovation
We knew that we needed to have a shower that a wheelchair could roll into, and to do that we needed additional space since the original bathroom footprint did not have a shower or bathtub.
I was able to design a larger bathroom, taking some space from the L-shaped adjacent room.
Since we were making that adjacent room a guest bedroom, and that area was under construction at the same time, we were able to create a long bathroom that is now accessible from the adjacent future guest room. This also allowed us to create a wider doorway for the wheelchair so that guests could enter through the bedroom and into the bathroom with the chair if needed. Any other guests that use the space could now enter from the hallway into the bathroom as well.
Since this bathroom was going to be used for a variety of different guests, it needed to be functional and beautiful for everyone. Because of the location of the bathroom in the home and adding some additional space from the guest room, we were not able to include a window. So, it was important that it be designed in a way that it still appears light and airy, with enough overall and task lighting.
One of the main obstacles we needed to address was the pitch of the floor since we were creating a barrier-free shower. A lot of work went into creating the necessary pitch we needed. We decided to tile all of the walls in this bathroom, again to create a seamless look from the shower to the bathroom but also to add functionality. There was also the reflective quality of the high gloss wall tile, which added dimension to the space. The floor tile was a Matte finish to create more traction.
When designing this bathroom, there were some challenges because this is such a long, narrow space, and the need for wheelchair accessibility would have to be considered. I decided to design a custom stone sink because it would give us a beautiful focal point in the bathroom. I designed the sink to look like one large piece of stone that was suspended from the wall. This gave us the necessary room underneath so that a wheelchair could slide under the sink easily. From a design perspective, because this sink was a focal point in the bathroom, we decided to create the sink basin itself out of stone as well, and I wanted to use translucent stone so that I could backlight the stone and the sink. Again this creates a beautiful design feature, but also brings in some additional lighting to the room.
The beautiful translucent stone with its glossy finish, up against the wall tile, creates a beautiful design feature when the sink is illuminated. Every plane of the sink countertop and the sides of the sink are awash in light as well. I hung the mirror a bit lower so that it could be used from a seated position at the beautiful vanity, and then I added sconces and gleaming faucets to finish the look. The creation of the sink would not have been possible without my highly skilled contractor and my stone vendor, whose skill, experience, and craftsmanship are second to none. We put our heads together to implement this design, and once it was finished, our electrician and plumber went to work on finishing out the area. The result is far better than can even be translated in our final photos. Our homeowner is thrilled with the sink and the overall bathroom. Upon our final visit, she was anxiously awaiting the arrival of family for the holidays, as they would be the first guests in the new suite.
Until Next Time,
Gia
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