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Th anks to an addition from Phase 1 that alTh
ey started with the plumbing fi xtures, where the choices seemed most
lowed for reconfi guration of rooms, the design
team was able to square off the primary bathroom
walls and streamline the cabinetry along
one side. Th ey also removed a couple of arches
to visually gain ceiling height, make the shower
feel more spacious and better suit the new design
language.
Th e new layout shaved 70 square feet off the
bathroom. But what it lost in size, it makes up for
in grandeur and cohesion.
AVOIDING OVER-THE-TOP STYLING
Luxury is one thing; ostentation is another. Pinto
took care to strike the right balance, using
the clients' design inspiration as a jumping-off
point. Th e mosaic tile the clients wanted was
arranged in beautiful bursts of leafy, petal-like
patterns.
" It's very busy, with several diff erent colors in
it, and very small-scaled, " she said. " It had the
potential to be overwhelming. "
Th e material choices elsewhere in the bathroom
are thus more subdued: pale walls and
window trim; softer, less-intense veining in
the marble tiles and countertop; and subtle,
gray-painted cabinetry with hints of green and
blue. Th e mosaic covers the wall behind the vanity
mirrors but is otherwise limited to a roughly
8-inch band beneath the wainscoting and in the
shower recess.
And then there's the fl oor. Th e house features
inlaid marble " rugs " in the foyer and other public
areas, which the clients wanted to incorporate in
the primary bath, as well. Choosing subtly veined
gray marble tiles for the center, Pinto needed
a border that would complement rather than
compete with the mosaic on the walls.
" Th is was custom made, specifi cally for the
color palette, too, " she said. " You can still fi nd
some borders like this, but they're more in beige
and red tones, more of a whirled Italian look.
A swirly leaf border in this color palette was a
unique challenge. "
LETTING IN THE LIGHT
To properly incorporate the requested polished
brass fi nishes, again, Pinto thought about balance.
" Polished brass is not super popular, so your
options are a little bit limited, " she said.
SOURCES: DESIGNER: Jen Pinto, Senior Interior Designer, Jackson Design and Remodeling; ARCHITECT: John Kavan, Jackson Design and Remodeling; PHOTOGRAPHER: Jackson Design
and Remodeling ● CABINETRY: DeWils Custom Cabinetry; CHAIR RAIL, SHOWER FLOOR & WALL MOSAIC: San Diego Marble & Tile; COUNTERTOPS: Tutto Marmo; FAUCETS, SHOWER FIXTURES
& TUB FILLER: Newport Brass; FLOORING TILE, SHOWER WALL, TILE RUG FLOOR & WALL TILE: BDG Design; HARDWARE: Huntington Hardware; LIGHTING: Rejuvenation; MIRRORS: Discount
Glass & Mirror; SINKS: Kohler; TUB: Hydro Systems
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BELOW A spacious shower
area features high horizontal
windows to bring in natural
light and maintain privacy.
Mosaic bands under the
wainscoting and in the shower
recess provide visual interest.
narrow. Once those were selected, Pinto looked to bring in simpler, more
modern lines through the rest of the brassware.
" I was able to fi nd some light fi xtures that looked very elegant and were
a bit more minimal, " she said. " I felt that the combination of that with
some of the more traditional curves in the plumbing fi xtures was a nice
counterbalance. "
While the light fi xtures do their part to elevate the space, natural light
from new windows adds an essential element of warmth.
" With so many marble surfaces and complex materials in the bathroom,
it was important to include natural light for a more softened, humanized
feel, " said Pinto.
High horizontal windows above the new tub and inside the shower bring
in light without sacrifi cing privacy. A skylight installed above the small
vestibule between the primary bedroom and bathroom provides indirect
daylight from another angle.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Jackson Design and Remodeling was fortunate to have a generous budget
for the primary bathroom's renovation, allowing for a level of quality and
fi nesse that delivers on the promise of royal treatment.
" Th e abundance of exquisite marble and meticulous tile work was a
technical challenge; each area had to line up perfectly, " said Pinto. " Th at
attention to detail and craftsmanship are a highlight of the design. "

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