Paint & colors
ter: Fog-colored field tile in a glossy finish with a handmade look covers the walls that wrap around the new shower, tub area and vanity. Large-format (12-by-24-inch) porcelain floor tiles in a similar color cover the floor. “Tile is more durable than having painted drywall,” Heiser says. “It protects the drywall and is easier to clean. I also like to use tile on the walls because it makes a big impact in the space.” The soft gray tones of the tile join the dark, warm gray vanity color (Bear Creek by Benjamin Moore) to create a soothing atmosphere. “I’ve been looking at Houzz for years and started ideabooks for a bunch of different spaces,” says homeowner Janet Bryant. “I gathered ideas for this bathroom from Houzz too. Brittney actually created a special ideabook that I added photos and comments to, to help her in the gathering of the materials for this bathroom.”
Main feature. “We wanted to do a twist on the classic monochromatic bathroom, and the starting point and the design star in the room was the Fornasetti II Nuvolette 97/2007 wallpaper from Cole & Son,” Stein says. “The delicate billowing cloud etching and soft visual movement in the wallpaper was a great counterpoint to the graphic marble hex tile flooring.” Other special features. Stein designed the vanity, which features a powder-coated matte black finish and a Carrara marble countertop; it sits on a plinth of walnut with tapered legs. The hexagonal knobs coordinate with the floor tile. “The round mirror and teardrop globe pendant lights soften the space and balance the angular edges of the vanity and flooring,” Stein says.
The shower has a rain shower head, a regular shower head, a handheld wand and four body jets. It also has a bench, concealed from the rest of the bathroom by a tile-covered pony wall that matches the bathroom floor and shower walls. “This provides privacy for the bench and hides any overflow bath products the homeowners may want to store on it,” Jones says. The benchtop is white quartz and the front is tiled to match the shower walls. “I like to bring a shower bench down to the floor. This is a big shower so it didn’t need the open look of a floating bench,” Jones says. There are also dual sets of niches in the shower, one for each homeowner. “At first my clients thought they wanted a steam shower, but after asking them questions, I determined they just wanted a really hot, steamy shower. There’s a difference,” she says. By extending the glass shower enclosure to the ceiling, the shower can feel a lot like a steam shower without the extra expense. The section of glass over the shower door can be tilted for ventilation when needed.
The walls are off-white (Silver Satin by Benjamin Moore). The mantel is a reclaimed barn timber, and the ceiling beams match it.
Loewer brightened the room with a lighter color scheme that includes white maple cabinets (Extra White by Sherwin-Williams), greige walls (Pale Oak by Benjamin Moore) and crisp white ceiling and trim (Pure White by Sherwin-Williams). The new island has a hickory base that coordinates with the beam and refinished floors. The countertops are a marble-look quartz. “It’s nice to have that wide-open space for baking pies and entertaining,” Tina says. “It’s so much more functional not having the cooktop there.”
White Dove by BM
Wood look porcelain tile; can't be rough surface!
The master bedroom’s lofted ceiling is white shiplap, and a sculptural black metal chandelier was selected to pop against that backdrop and draw the eye up. Lilac walls, painted in Benjamin Moore’s White Water, provide a cool, calming vibe.
Natural Linen. Kind of a darker Steamed Milk.
Worldly Gray. Warm
Revere Pewter
classic blue, gold
drawer lining
Porcelain slab shower
Love & Happiness, Benjamin Moore
Super White by Benjamin Moore “I love Benjamin Moore Super White. It’s a really clean, crisp white that adds a nice contrast even against other whites,” interior designer Shannon Ggem says. Here she used it on the cabinets and trimwork in an elegant master bathroom.
Decorator’s White by Benjamin Moore “For white trim color, my go-to for years has been Decorator’s White,” interior designer Nikki Dalrymple of Acquire says. “It’s a true bright white that never disappoints. The undertone is so subtle that it never seems to fight with any chosen wall color.” In this lovely living room, the white on the millwork provides a clean contrast to the creamy tan hue on the walls.
Floral White, BM
White Dove, BM
Mayonnaise, BM
Elmira White, BM
Pointing, F&B
Choose Paint Carefully When putting together a blue-and-white palette, especially when there’s a lot of white, as in this lovely design from Lindye Galloway Interiors, little details like thoughtful paint selection contribute a lot to the overall aesthetic. Instead of the standard brilliant white, look for paint without optical brighteners. These fluorescent whitening agents absorb invisible ultraviolet light and re-emit it as visible light in the blue region of the spectrum, creating icy undertones that can deaden a space.
Toned-Down Master Bedroom The master bedroom continues to showcase their personalities through the animal print pillows, exaggerated bedposts, intricate light fixture, mirrored furniture and velvet settee with midcentury modern-inspired brass legs. But Thornton tempered the boldness by limiting the color palette and patterns and by using a neutral backdrop on the walls and rug. The pattern on the drapes and pillows was thoughtful choice. “Weaving in botanicals helps a space feel alive and fresh,” she says.
Pavillion Gray, Farrow and Ball
Mayonaise, Benjamin Moore
Wall paint: Snowbound, Sherwin-Williams; faucets: Brooklyn collection, Watermark Designs; lights: Vista 2, Cedar & Moss
Though it felt like the crowning achievement of the kitchen, the entire team sighed in relief once it was in place.” Morgan four-light foyer pendant in polished nickel: Capital Lighting Fixture Co.; Chantilly Lace cabinet paint and Graytint wall paint: Benjamin Moore; builder: Davanti Homes; project photographer: Jonathan Calvert
Silver strand, Sherwin Williams
Glass Slipper, Benjamin Moore
Winter Ice, Benjamin Moore
Interesting aqua, Sherwin Williams
Glacier Blue, Benjamin Moore
pale blue
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