Glass partition shower is a modern solution for an old house bath. Baths without barriers – or wet rooms – can take on unique configurations because there are few if any partitions. In a renovated Italian farmhouse by architect Benedikt Bolza, this guest bath, with a glass enclosed shower, illustrates the idea in a unique way. White mosaic tile on the walls and floor create … [Read more...]
Gray and White Striped Marble
Classic striped marble makes a modern splash in the bathroom. As Shakespeare said, what's in a name? Referred to as Equator Marmara, the striped marble in this Paul Anater bath was laid in a checkerboard pattern on the floor, vertically on the tub surround, and horizontally in the glass enclosed shower. A combination of slabs and tiles were included. Used as wainscoting … [Read more...]
Indoor-Outdoor Bathroom
An indoor-outdoor bathroom where modern transparency rules. An “unremarkable house on a remarkable site" was reasoning behind this modern indoor-outdoor bathroom. Alter Studio, the Texas architect who designed the stunning Modern Eucalyptus Kitchen, brough the outdoors inside by opening up this remarkable remodeled bathroom with glass. If the ultimate expression of the spa … [Read more...]
Wet Rooms
Elaborate home spas with wet rooms are designed to pamper the owners. Showers have been pushed out into elaborate wet rooms complete with floor designs, seating, shelving, windows, steam and ventilation in addition to multi-functional features. The desire to create the effect of a luxury spa at home has reworked shower design thinking well beyond the old tile and curtain … [Read more...]
Turkish Mosaic Bathroom
Clean lines and monochromatic design create a space to showcase a Turkish mosaic. An antique Turkish mosaic stone horse became the highly artistic theme for a lovely and feature-packed penthouse bathroom by Chicago designer John Robert Wiltgen. Mosaics often appeared on old Roman bath walls and it’s great to see the idea updated. Installing the piece in a recessed niche over … [Read more...]
Glass Partition Bath
In a contemporary bath with clean lines, a glass partition gives the shower a spa look. Simplicity imparts a modern elegance to this ensuite master bath, with a large shower screened by a glass partition. That keeps the look in sync with the Asian style bedroom. Homeowners who find themselves with showers that extend across the short end of the room often are short of space. … [Read more...]
Picture Window Bath
A picture window connects a tranquil bath to an outside view. Grab a glass of wine, ease yourself (carefully!) into the freestanding tub, and gaze through the picture window to enjoy the view of the indigenous forest in Kynsna, South Africa. Then swaddle yourself in toasty terrycloth - that big towel warmer can handle quite a few. This spacious, minimalist master bathroom in … [Read more...]
