Kitchen & Bath Business - September 2019 - 55

Retreat
MASTER

A COUPLE IN TORONTO DESIRED a bright, spacious bath with a design that tied to the rest of
the home - contemporary without feeling too
modern or traditional. Their wish list included a
soaker tub, a luxurious shower, a vanity that would
accommodate two people comfortably and a private water closet.
"A master bath is a special place in the home
that has equal value and time spent as one's kitchen,"said Dvira Ovadia, principle designer of Dvira
Interiors in Toronto. "We approached this project pragmatically and ensured that function and
aesthetics would go hand in hand. We wanted to
create a space that suited the client's lifestyle and
personal style."

BOUNTIFUL MARBLE

In keeping with the sleek, simple, grand look the
clients wanted, the designer chose one main material for the master bath. Lightly veined white
marble tiles were used for the floors, and a smaller
tile of the same type was used in the shower in a
textured herringbone pattern.
"We are in a true divide in our industry because
there is so much pull for porcelain tile that looks
like the real thing, but you know it is not," said
the designer. "Some clients want to invest in the
real marble, old-world look - especially if they are
staying in their homes for a long time. It is more
expensive, but there is something to be said about
all natural."

The subtle use of
materials makes for a
bright & luxurious bath

SECOND PLACE
BATHROOM

SOURCES
DESIGNER: Dvira
Ovadia, Dvira Interiors;
PHOTOGRAPHER:

Valerie Wilcox

FAUCETS: Aqaubrass;

HARDWARE: ADH Fine

Hardware; LIGHTING:
Union Lighting; MILLWORK:
Dvira Interiors; MIRROR &
SHOWER GLASS: Custom
by Contractor; SINKS &
TOILET: DXV; TILES: CIOT;
TUB: Maax

RIGHT The spacious square
shower features a herringbone
tile on the walls in a fresh,
white natural stone that
coordinates with the ﬂoors of
the master bathroom.
BELOW LEFT "The client want-

ed to ensure that the space
would be incredibly bright, and
the reﬂection of the window in
the edge-to-edge mirror truly
fulﬁlls this requirement," said
the designer.

FULFILLING GOALS

It was important to the clients that the vanity
provide enough storage for both of their needs.
Ovadia incorporated two symmetrical towers on
either side of the vanity for linens, toiletries and
small electronics. The window's reflection in the
sizable mirror provides the bright and airy look
the couple desired.
For the must-have freestanding tub, the designer chose a sculptural unit and placed it under
the window, which she says provides a nook with
ample sunshine.
"The privacy of the trees in the backyard makes
this a perfect placement for the tub," she added.

OVERCOMING CHALLENGES

According to Ovadia, her team was limited by
door and window locations in this bathroom and
had to create a plan that would suit all the clients'
needs while working within specific parameters.
"Through various space-planning exercises, we
worked toward the most ideal footprint for this
bathroom," she said. "We wanted the tub to be
placed under the window to create a feature for this
master retreat, and we kept the wish list of having a
spacious shower,a separate water closet and an oversized his-and-hers vanity with plenty of storage."
The judges thought this bath was clean,warm and
sophisticated with just the right amount of WOW.

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