Common problems are easily solved in the design stage
Simplicity imparts a modern elegance to this master bath, which first poses a frequently asked question: must the sink and shower fixtures match? The sink faucet has modern lines whereas the shower system fixtures definitely land on the traditional (“they were there so we used them”) style. For those it bothers, the answer is yes. But many people would never notice.
Homeowners find themselves with showers that extend across the short end of the room with no space for a door because the toilet is in the way. Some people don’t care for sliders. To address that issue here, glass panels are split at the center. The one on the right functions like a transparent wall but swings open. On the left, the glass panel acts as a traditional shower partition.
The absence of eye-catching pattern in tandem with neutral putty colors on the walls and floor help the space appear larger. It also provides no distractions from the vanity wall, where the nearly black stained wood creates a magnetic focal point. To avoid a heavy look, the dark wood sink cabinet hangs on an ebonized wall. This leaves an area for the light-colored floor to show and reflect light below. The discreet pulls don’t detract. Surface-mounting the mirror creates a frame and unifies the sink wall in a singular way.
