Spa-like master bathroom design
Written by: Master Remodelers
The Avolio family’s home is nestled into a hillside overlooking a small lake and picturesque rolling hills near Avella in southwestern Pennsylvania. Doctor Avolio and his wife wanted a luxurious, true master bath off of the master bedroom to create a quiet refuge from their three children, and they turned to Master Remodelers to help make their dream come true. They both envisioned the sumptuous feel of granite or marble; she wanted many natural materials and earth tones.
The first step in design was to carve out enough space for a master bath. The designer combined the space of two small, generic baths and took three feet from a hallway landing and then bumped out an exterior wall by more than two feet. The result: a generous 140 sq. ft. to contain the new design, presented in 3-D for the Avolio’s to “experience” the space and features before the build.
The Avolio family’s home is nestled into a hillside overlooking a small lake and picturesque rolling hills near Avella in southwestern Pennsylvania. Doctor Avolio and his wife wanted a luxurious, true master bath off of the master bedroom to create a quiet refuge from their three children, and they turned to Master Remodelers to help make their dream come true. They both envisioned the sumptuous feel of granite or marble; she wanted many natural materials and earth tones.
The first step in design was to carve out enough space for a master bath. The designer combined the space of two small, generic baths and took three feet from a hallway landing and then bumped out an exterior wall by more than two feet. The result: a generous 140 sq. ft. to contain the new design, presented in 3-D for the Avolio’s to “experience” the space and features before the build.
One notable feature of the new master bath is a striking shower area featuring walls of beveled Mascarello Granite and Durango Limestone.
One notable feature of the new master bath is a striking shower area featuring walls of beveled Mascarello Granite and Durango Limestone.
Not just artful, the shower features four sensuous bathing options, including a wall-mounted showerhead, a rain showerhead, handheld and steam showers, all with bronze fixtures.
Not just artful, the shower features four sensuous bathing options, including a wall-mounted showerhead, a rain showerhead, handheld and steam showers, all with bronze fixtures.
The custom vanity is another extraordinary feature. Designed and crafted like a fine piece of furniture, it features a chiseled stone sink on a granite counter top. The cabinetry, by a local artist, features Quarter Sawn Sapele on all exterior surfaces, giving the wood a ribbon-striped effect. The beveled door frames on the vanity complement a similar treatment of the granite slabs in the shower, and which is also repeated in the cabinet hardware and wall sconces.
The custom vanity is another extraordinary feature. Designed and crafted like a fine piece of furniture, it features a chiseled stone sink on a granite counter top. The cabinetry, by a local artist, features Quarter Sawn Sapele on all exterior surfaces, giving the wood a ribbon-striped effect. The beveled door frames on the vanity complement a similar treatment of the granite slabs in the shower, and which is also repeated in the cabinet hardware and wall sconces.
The step-up tub area again features granite for the tub deck, as well as limestone tile and a generous window with a view to the countryside. These granite and limestone details harmonize with the Mediterranean Revival style of the home and create the feel of a Roman spa. The tub offers a bubble massage feature as well as a bronze faucet and handheld shower.
Finally, for a natural feel, the couple initially wanted a wooden floor, which can be impractical in a bathroom. A more practical solution was a Santa Fe Sevilla tile, which has a wood-like appearance, with the bonus of an electric under floor heating system.
The step-up tub area again features granite for the tub deck, as well as limestone tile and a generous window with a view to the countryside. These granite and limestone details harmonize with the Mediterranean Revival style of the home and create the feel of a Roman spa. The tub offers a bubble massage feature as well as a bronze faucet and handheld shower.
Finally, for a natural feel, the couple initially wanted a wooden floor, which can be impractical in a bathroom. A more practical solution was a Santa Fe Sevilla tile, which has a wood-like appearance, with the bonus of an electric under floor heating system.
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