I keep calling this our guest bathroom renovation because it just sounds fancier than a kids bathroom renovation, haha! But whatever you want to call it, the design is meant to be timeless and neutral. There will be a focus on natural materials and living finishes that will age and patina and only get better with time. Without further ado, here is a look at the mood board for the space.
The Shower and Floor Tile Selections
A natural white Zellige tile will be used on the shower walls and installed all the way to the ceiling. Zellige tile is a traditional handcrafted tile made from natural clay and it is well known for it’s variations in coloring, surface markings, and shape— making each tile unique and perfectly imperfect! The plan is to install the 2×6 sized tiles in a traditional brick lay pattern for that timeless look.
The flooring will be a Moroccan Limestone tile in a honed finish with a tumbled edge. It will be larger format size at 12″x24″ and also laid in a traditional brick lay pattern.
As you may notice, I opted not to do a walk-in shower and the plan is to keep a bathtub in the space. But that doesn’t mean the bathtub has to be boring! I am still technically using an alcove bathtub, but the tub itself will not have a traditional tub front. The front of the bathtub is open so that you can get creative with either tiling it, adding moulding, or create a slab front like I plan to do.
The Countertop Selection
Speaking of slabs, let’s talk about the countertop selection. This is one area I would have been thrilled to use marble, but opted for a safer alternative— porcelain. This is my first experience with porcelain countertops and I feel like I could write a book about them by now, haha! Porcelain countertops gave me the durability I wanted without having to sacrifice the look I wanted. Here are some pros and cons to consider with porcelain countertops.
Pros:
- • Extremely durable
- • Heat, scratch & stain resistant
- • Non-porous (no sealing required)
- • Easy to clean
- • Tons of color & pattern options
- • Great for indoor & outdoor use
Cons:
- • Potential chipping if impacted
- • Higher price point
- • Requires skilled installation
- • Limited edge profile options
- • Veining not always visible on edges
The exact porcelain countertop I selected is Atlas Plan Calacatta Imperiale, 20mm thick in the matte finish.
The Plumbing Fixtures
When it came to selecting the plumbing fixtures there is no question I am opting for a living finish. I went with the Miramar collection from Rejuvenation for the shower and sink fixtures. They are available in a burnished brass uncoated finish that will age and patina beautifully over time. Burnished brass uncoated is a slightly different finish from traditional unlacquered brass. The burnished brass uncoated arrives with a satin/matte look versus unlacquered brass which arrives shiny. The burnished brass uncoated is said to patina a little more evenly with a slightly warm, golden-brown look when compared to a traditional unlacquered brass that can get a little spotty and age unevenly.
Photo credit: Rejuvenation
The Bathroom Vanity, Lighting, and Other Accessories
Right out of the box, I was super impressed with the quality of the vanity I ordered! The vanity is the viral Collette vanity from Home Depot and it comes in a variety of sizes as well as two color options, two hardware options, two mounting options, and so much more. Unfortunately my design plans are not working with the beautiful marble top and sink that already came with the vanity, so I will be switching that out. But the wood tone is perfection and I will tying in the wood tone of the vanity to the wooden planked ceiling feature.
Can you even handle these Roll & Hill Lorna sconces from Rejuvenation!? They will be the perfect modern touch to offset the other traditional elements in bathroom. And paired with this vintage-inspired Italian shield mirror— oh my!
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