No question this is a great shower. But what makes it special is that it takes up about the same amount of space as the entire original master bathroom did. Borrowing attic storage allowed the space to open up, with a fabulous result.
With a commanding spot in the bathroom and glass half walls to let the light in, the shower is both spacious and beautiful. Niches on the wall provide space for shampoo and the one at the very bottom holds the glass squeegee, and is a convenient leg up while shaving.
Across from the shower, an innovative design provides high counters on each side of the vessel sink. Custom cabinets made from quarter sawn oak provide warm colors in this otherwise modern design.
Granite counters split at each level, and a wall-mounted faucet provides interest at the vessel sink.
The kids bath is also remodeled. Again, there are custom cabinets for the vanity and a medicine cabinet, but this time in a style traditional for this West Seattle Tudor home. The terrazzo countertop has blue accents, picking up the color of the walls.
The blue accents continue in the kids' bath surround. The niche is a deep blue hex tile. The balance is simple subway tile. The hex tile on the floor also has integrated blue tile flowers.
The master bedroom is now smaller but light and bright. Larger windows provide a panoramic view of downtown Seattle.
The bedroom is smaller because there's a new master closet, with a full closet organizing system and some stylized niches.
Before: Icky wallpaper, bulky radiator and a toilet nearly blocking the entrance to the kids' bath.
Before: lots of small windows and badly utilized space.
Before: a bathroom so small it felt like it was on a plane.
After: Enough space to relax, and materials to soothe and interest.