Before & After: A Trend-Proof Bath Remodel in Brooklyn

Alexa Hotz May 11, 2018

New York interior designers Keren and Thomas Richter of The White Arrow were called on to renovate the bathroom of a floor full apartment in Park Slope, Brooklyn. As the only bath in the house, it serves as both the master and guest bath; the Richter’s client, a creative director working in fashion, was looking to swap dated fixtures and a blue glass-topped console for wall-mounted faucets, a floating sink, and marble. The designers added custom millwork, polished nickel, and tadelakt plaster to that list and the result is a serene, simple, and trend-proof bath.

Photography courtesy of The White Arrow.

the half wall, built in shelf, and bathtub surround were constructed from oak. 17 — Above: The half wall, built-in shelf, and bathtub surround were constructed from oak. The floor is a slab of honed White Gioia—the same material that surrounds the tub.

the bathroom is also home to a washer and dryer (pre renovation, they occupied 18 — Above: The bathroom is also home to a washer and dryer (pre-renovation, they occupied valuable real estate). White Arrow created a solution with a built-in oak cabinet (as seen in the mirror reflection) for the appliances. The floating basin is a Duravit Vero Sink and the faucet is the Waterhouse Wall Mount Faucet from Rejuvenation. The towel hardware is the Rejuvenation West Slope Towel Ring, and on the shelf are two Brown Glass Containers by Hay. The bathroom ceiling fixture is the Flush Dome Light in nickel and American ash from Allied Maker.

before the remodel, the washer and dryer were located in the far back corner (w 19 — Above: Before the remodel, the washer and dryer were located in the far back corner (where the vase of eucalyptus is here). By moving the appliances opposite the sink and faucet, White Arrow created space for a larger bathtub (a Kohler Drop-In Bath) and storage nook behind. The shower fixtures are the Waterhouse Thermostatic Shower Set and Round Contemporary Shower Head, both in polished nickel from Rejuvenation.

the aforementioned nook designed in tadelakt plaster is kitted out with a potte 20 — Above: The aforementioned nook designed in tadelakt plaster is kitted out with a Pottery Barn Hewitt Train Rack that’s shown here with a storage basket and Iris Hantverk Body Brush. On the marble surface is the Lyngby Porcelæn Smoke Glass Vase, a Redecker Body Brush, and a sea sponge.

an oak built in storage cabinet hides essentials. 21 — Above: An oak built-in storage cabinet hides essentials.

a detail of the open cabinet shows the shallow shelving. 22 — Above: A detail of the open cabinet shows the shallow shelving.

the toilet is the duravit p3 two piece toilet and the roll holder is the rejuve 23 — Above: The toilet is the Duravit P3 Two Piece Toilet and the roll holder is the Rejuvenation West Slope Toilet Paper Holder. The West Slope Single Towel Bar above is also from Rejuvenation. The switches are Forbes & Lomax in nickel (“They’re a splurge but so nice!” says Keren) and the door handle is Emtek.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of remodeling was done?

The blog post features a modern bathroom remodel in Brooklyn done by The White Arrow. They transformed an outdated bathroom into a more modern and functional space.

What were some of the changes made during the remodel?

Some of the changes made during the remodel include replacing the bathtub with a walk-in shower, adding a floating vanity with storage space, installing new light fixtures, and replacing the flooring with large-format porcelain tiles.

What was the inspiration behind the new design?

The designers behind The White Arrow were inspired by modern Scandinavian design and used clean lines, a neutral color palette, and natural wood accents to create a timeless and functional space.

What materials were used in the remodel?

The remodel features a mix of materials including large-format porcelain tiles, quartz countertops, matte black fixtures, and natural wood accents.

What were some of the design challenges faced during the remodel?

One of the challenges faced during the remodel was due to the bathroom's small size. The designers had to be creative with their use of space and think outside the box to maximize functionality while still maintaining the modern aesthetic.