Vote for the Best Bath Space in the Remodelista Considered Design Awards: Amateur Category - Remodelista
The judges have selected the finalists; it’s now up to you to choose the winners. In the Best Bath/Amateur category, our five finalists are Eight Inch Rule, Deborah Bowman, Thayer + Todd, Anne-Sophie C., and Pia Mechler. Eight Inch Rule | Victoria, BC, Canada | Cabinet of Curiosities. They include European beveled glass mirrors, medical cabinetry from the 1920s, embossed aqua glass ‘quack’ medicinal bottles (1880-1910), anatomical models, surgical implements, and authentic Victorian-era medical specimens (human brain, skull, etc). The ceramic faucets in the shower and on the wash basin are amazing. “Anatomical model by Denoyer-Geppert (1947), vintage subway tiles with a green inlay, wall color matched from a robin’s egg. The beveled mirrors are from Europe. Also on view: medical cabinetry, a Victorian-era medical specimen of a human skull, and a teaching map of Tasmania.” “A look at the anatomical model and old medicine bottles.” “The medicine cabinet of curiosities includes: vintage chemistry glassware, surgical implements, a flask of mercury and arsenic tablets, a Victorian-era preserved section of a human brain from an anatomy lab, a zinc stencil, and a USS Iowa ship recognition model from 1942.” “A closer look at the medicine cabinet of curiosities.” “Another look at the vintage subway tiles with green inlay and robin’s egg blue walls. The beveled mirrors are set in nickel frames.” “Assorted distressed antique mirrors, a glove form and 1880s silver railroad watch, scientific instruments, and an argon gas flask.” Deborah Bowman | Calistoga, CA | Master Bath. Design Statement: “Two years ago my husband and I completed a total remodel of our 1960s weekend house outside of Calistoga, California. This included a 500-square-foot master suite addition. Having a background in graphic design, I drew the preliminary plans for the house in Adobe Illustrator, and although an architect drew the final plans, I specified and ordered all finishes, materials, cabinetry, and fixtures. I wanted a generously sized bathroom, and that’s what I got. It’s almost too big in relation to the master bedroom. The ceilings are very high and one whole side of the room opens to the outdoors. It’s my favorite room in the house! In the morning it’s flooded with light from the southeast-facing windows. And at night I can pull down the hidden window screens and feel like I’m bathing outside. I chose natural materials that are classic and practical: fumed white oak floors, a honed Carrera marble tub deck, a carved basalt stone surround that mimics corrugated metal, and ceramic shower wall tiles that look like stone and don’t show any rust stains from our well water. I also played with pattern and texture: the hexagon tiles on the shower floor, the veins in the marble, the carved basalt, the striped rug, and the Turkish towels all help to create visual interest.” “Sink with midcentury mirror, and a reflection of the police target that hangs above the bathtub.” “Shower with classic hexagonal tile floor and modern ‘stone’ tile walls.” “The semiprivate toilet area.” “A close-up of a midcentury side table with the basalt tub surround behind.” “The bathtub with the police target hanging above it.” “Awning windows with pull-down screens and a door that opens to a private garden area.” Thayer + Todd | Centerport, NY | Beach Bath. The plan was to keep things simple by paying homage to the bungalow’s original character. “A look at the bathroom’s refurbished square window, subway and penny tiles, and walls painted in a slate gray by Benjamin Moore.” “Nautical-inspired bulkhead sconces and an oval mirror from West Elm.” “Simple white towels collected from travels.” “An aloe plant adds a touch of green.” Anne-Sophie C | Stamford, CT | White Bathroom on a Budget. We were going for a minimalist, Moroccan-inspired look. I tormented my contractor by insisting he build a tiled box inside the shower, and every morning I’m very happy to have a space for my shampoo bottles. We had the Ikea butcher block counter sealed before installing it.” “The shower’s tiled soap niche.” “A close-up of bath accessories.” “The cork floor with sheepskin bath mat and Vitra cork stool.” Pia Mechler | Brooklyn, NY | Remodeling of Small Bathroom. Chosen by: Guest judge Gesa Hansen, who said: “I love the hexagonal tiles on the floor and the rise around the bathtub. Details like the wall lamp above the mirror give the design a hotel-room ambiance. I have to say, I love wall-mounted faucets; sinks always looks so much nicer when you don’t see a lot of tubes.” “Antique bird studies are the only decoration.” “A view of the bath tub/shower combo. We chose to also use the hex matte black floor tiles to cover the tub.” “A view of the Ikea hack kitchen vanity with a customized mirror, countertop sink, and wall-mounted Newport Brass faucet in satin gold.” “The white subway wall tiles are only used where necessary.” “Another view of the Ikea hack kitchen vanity.” NOTE: The polls close August 8, but until then you can vote once a day for your favorite bath space and all the other categories on Remodelista and Gardenista. Winners will be announced on August 9.