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BathroomsIssue 45 — Small Luxuries

Steal This Look: An Achromatic Bath with Modern Details

November 9, 2021

We love a Barbara Bestor-designed bath. The LA architect paired up with Carter Design to bring a modern black and white theme to the upstairs bath of a renovated Victorian in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Here we dissect the look with a mix of exact and similar sources.

the simple but striking bath is set off with bold geometric cement tiles. photo 17
Above: The simple but striking bath is set off with bold geometric cement tiles. Photo by Laure Joliet from California in Cambridge: A Boston House Remodel By Barbara Bestor and Carter Design.
a glimpse through the hall of the ensuite main bathroom. photo by laure joliet 18
Above: A glimpse through the hall of the ensuite main bathroom. Photo by Laure Joliet from California in Cambridge: A Boston House Remodel By Barbara Bestor and Carter Design.

Tile

the clé basics ceramic white matte subway tile, sized 4 x \1\2 x \1/4 inch 19
Above: The Clé Basics Ceramic White Matte Subway Tile, sized 4 x 12 x 1/4 inch, is $2.51 per piece.
the clé cement solid black hex, sized 8 x 9 x 5/8 inch, is \$3.\18 per pie 20
Above: The Clé Cement Solid Black Hex, sized 8 x 9 x 5/8 inch, is $3.18 per piece.
the show stopper cement tile is the fez 9\28 b for \$7.\24 per tile at granada 21
Above: The show stopper cement tile is the Fez 928 B for $7.24 per tile at Granada Tile in Los Angeles.

Faucets & Fixtures

the flyte low profile lavatory faucet with metal cross handles is \$730 at wate 22
Above: The Flyte Low Profile Lavatory Faucet with Metal Cross Handles is $730 at Waterworks.
the flyte freestanding tub spout is \$\1,\170 at waterworks. 23
Above: The Flyte Freestanding Tub Spout is $1,170 at Waterworks.
the cheviot carlton cast iron bath is available in custom paint colors for the 24
Above: The Cheviot Carlton Cast Iron Bath is available in custom paint colors for the feet via Cheviot stockists.
the waterworks axel one piece dual flush watercloset is \$\1,3\26 at waterworks. 25
Above: The Waterworks Axel One Piece Dual Flush Watercloset is $1,326 at Waterworks.

Lighting & Accessories

the schoolhouse cylinder sconce in natural brass is \$\159. 26
Above: The Schoolhouse Cylinder Sconce in Natural Brass is $159.
scout regalia&#8\2\17;s wall hooks in brass (available in polished or brush 27
Above: Scout Regalia’s Wall Hooks in Brass (available in Polished or Brushed) are $40 each at Scout Regalia.
the striking black and white marble michaël verheyden nero antica busk vas 28
Above: The striking black and white marble Michaël Verheyden Nero Antica Busk Vase is $2,900 at MARCH.
the azmaya soap dish in wood is \$70 at nalata nalata. 29
Above: The Azmaya Soap Dish in Wood is $70 at Nalata Nalata.
coyuchi&#8\2\17;s mediterranean organic towel, shown in lake sea spray, is 30
Above: Coyuchi’s Mediterranean Organic Towel, shown in Lake Sea Spray, is $6.40 to $118.40 depending on size.

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