We also had to remove and reinstall the vanity after the walls were tiled, to build it off the wall to get the faucet installed.” I had to exchange the faucet for one where the tilt of the handle was minimal so that it would function properly. “Unfortunately, the hole for the faucet was placed too close to the back of the countertop. “We purchased a stock vanity and had it sprayed,” Graham says. “Having the toilet and vanity floating above the floor makes the space look bigger and shows off the gorgeous floor,” Graham says. “Keeping the materials simple and continuous adds to the feeling of space,” Graham says.ĭesigner tip. Large mirror with built-in medicine cabinet and attached sconces. Two-by-four-foot Calacatta Statuario-look porcelain wall tile.

Special features: Thassos and Carrara marble floor tile in a square-and-dot pattern. “It was the only way to ensure comfortable knee space, given there was a chase in front of the toilet, which provided only 4 feet of depth for the toilet,” designer Michelle Graham says. The homeowner wanted a larger shower, sufficient storage and a clean, classic, elegant look. This space was created when an oversize bedroom was partitioned to create two bedrooms with a new en suite bath between them. Size: About 52 square feet (4.8 square meters) 11 by 4¾ feet This caused a bit of a hiccup, but we managed to order more tiles and get the tile setter to complete the job.” “He didn’t realize we had requested to tile all the angled walls of the shower, so his calculations were short.

“When we set out to tile the project, there was a misunderstanding with the tile setter,” Ovadia says. “People often feel that they need to introduce multiple finishes to create something spectacular, but sometimes less is more, and the lesson is that we need to learn to simplify in smaller spaces.” “The idea of using one great tile and applying it throughout the bathroom was key in creating a polished look,” Ovadia says. “This is essentially why we decided to tile the slopes - to protect from any future water damage and create a seamless look.” The vanity is walnut with a quartz top.ĭesigner tip. “Placing the soaker tub under the sloped area made most sense,” Ovadia says. Mini marble mosaic tile in a brick pattern covering the walls, ceiling and bathtub surround.

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