Bathroom of the Week: Bright and Sophisticated in Wood and White
A contractor reconfigures an odd layout to give his clients a luxurious shower and more storage space
This Dallas couple’s bathroom was cramped and tight, but there was some room for expansion: Next to the bathroom was a vanity area that was open to the bedroom. Because the bathroom had another vanity inside, this was a waste of valuable space. General contractor Brandon Spruill came up with a new layout and led the renovation team. His plan incorporated the vanity area into the bathroom, making the room larger, more functional and prettier. “These clients had a great eye — they picked all the finishes themselves,” Spruill says. The result is a sophisticated mix of wood, white and stone-like porcelain.
After: Spruill installed a pocket door in the existing opening between the bedroom and the expanded bathroom, adding privacy. The part of the bathroom seen in the foreground serves as a tiny foyer between the closet on the left and the rest of the bathroom.
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Before: The bathroom had a tub, a small shower stall and a vanity. The layout was cramped and the shower stall was dark.
After: Because his clients weren’t opting for a tub, Spruill was able to add a generous double vanity with a dressing area and move the toilet to this side of the room.
The room style is a transitional balance between traditional and modern. In addition to the layout, the contractor also designed the cabinetry. The homeowners opted for the white oak finish. The cabinet facing and floating style bring in modern lines, while the marble-like quartz countertop adds a classic element to the space.
The mirrors share a three-light sconce that has a pleasingly simple, traditional look. The little stool with bone inlay detail adds a sweet flourish to the room.
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The room style is a transitional balance between traditional and modern. In addition to the layout, the contractor also designed the cabinetry. The homeowners opted for the white oak finish. The cabinet facing and floating style bring in modern lines, while the marble-like quartz countertop adds a classic element to the space.
The mirrors share a three-light sconce that has a pleasingly simple, traditional look. The little stool with bone inlay detail adds a sweet flourish to the room.
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The homeowners chose brass hardware wrapped in leather — an elegant look that nods to Texas.
The arched mirrors add curves to the room. The faucets have clean, streamlined profiles that ride the line between traditional and modern. Their Champagne bronze finish adds warmth.
Faucets: Trinsic in Champagne bronze, Delta
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The floor tile is porcelain that resembles natural limestone. “It also has a texture to it that makes it feel like natural stone,” Spruill says. He helped the homeowners find the materials through his sources. This meant they could trust the quality of the items, and it enabled him to keep lead times under control.
A runner with a well-worn look adds warmth to the floor.
Floor tile: Materika in Sand, Bedrosians
A runner with a well-worn look adds warmth to the floor.
Floor tile: Materika in Sand, Bedrosians
Replacing the suite’s existing vanities with one double vanity in the enlarged bathroom provided room for more storage space. Spruill suggested a large floor-to-ceiling set of cabinets to serve as a linen closet. It has hamper pullouts on the bottom, drawers in the middle and shelves on top.
Before: The bathroom had a small window.
After: Spruill’s new layout created space for a roomy shower stall at the end of the room. He doubled the size of the window and used a clear glass shower enclosure for an airier feel.
The shower area has a bench on the right and shower fixtures on the left. Spruill placed the control for the shower in the center under the window so the homeowners can walk into the stall and turn on the water without getting wet.
The shower area has a bench on the right and shower fixtures on the left. Spruill placed the control for the shower in the center under the window so the homeowners can walk into the stall and turn on the water without getting wet.
The 30-by-30-inch shower tiles are porcelain that looks like Calacatta marble. “Honestly, I had never seen a porcelain tile that looks as good as this one does before. It’s really beautiful,” Spruill says. He covered the inside of the niche in the same porcelain for a seamless look.
Fixtures: Delta
Fixtures: Delta
Here’s the plan Spruill drew for his clients to show them his ideas for the layout.
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Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple
Location: Dallas
Size: 80 square feet (7.4 square meters)
Contractor: Brandon Spruill of Spruill Remodel
Before: This picture was taken from the couple’s bedroom, looking toward the vanity that was later removed. To the left is a closet and to the right is the bathroom, each with doors. Spruill created a new layout that incorporated the area seen here into the bathroom.
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