The whole point of having a lake house is being able to get away. When we designed the Master Bath of this home located at Lake Martin near Alexander City, Alabama, we were sure to make the room as spa-like and serene as possible.
Because the main part of the bathroom is open to the adjacent bedroom, Paige and Anna Kay decided to use a piece of furniture as a sink base to tie the two spaces together. Crafted of oak with a whitewashed finish, this piece by Bobo Intriguing Objects is actually intended to be used as a console table. Because the ceilings are so high in the room, we were able to use full length floor mirrors from Oly Studio above each sink which adds a lot of drama to the space.
To make up for storage space lost by the open sink base, we placed an antique French cabinet on the opposite wall. We added fabric panels behind the chickenwire door inserts.
Next to the vanity area is a spacious area tiled from floor to ceiling in Thassos, a beautiful sparkly white variety of marble. An intricate border of charcoal and white marble runs around the center of the wall.
Within this space is a nickel-plated soaking tub at one end, and dual shower heads at the other. Grey linen cafe curtains provide privacy without blocking views of the lake beyond. A small beaded chandelier hanging over the tub adds some softness to the space and makes this space much more than just a typical shower. A serene getaway indeed.
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What a stunning bathroom! The use of the console table is something I haven’t seen. Love it!
Comment by Lori H. March 1, 2010 @ 7:45 amWhat a great vanity!!! This doesn’t even look like a bathroom!! Love it!
Comment by Meredith March 1, 2010 @ 8:05 amAmazing. I love the tub, it is my favorite element.
Comment by Design Esquire March 1, 2010 @ 8:18 amJust wonderful! What a fabulous idea of using that console table!
Comment by Greet March 1, 2010 @ 8:26 amCongratulations!
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That turned out amazing!!!!!!
Comment by Anne Elizabeth March 1, 2010 @ 10:05 amBeautiful bathroom! I love that nickel plated tub – so classic and timeless. Is it comfortable?
Comment by Things that Inspire March 1, 2010 @ 10:13 amMy favorite tub…and love the sink area. Can never get enough charcoal…love the tiles and the linen curtains!
Comment by botanical brouhaha March 1, 2010 @ 3:11 pmGorgeous! A perfect retreat.
I have a similar bath tub, and I just love it.
TTI, it’s very comfortable!
Another wonderful, inspirational project.
Comment by velvet and linen March 1, 2010 @ 3:14 pmxo
Brooke
LOVE IT ALL!!!!! Gorgeous and serene!
Comment by erika March 1, 2010 @ 6:04 pmNow you have thrown the cat amongst the pidgeons!
Comment by ZoeB March 2, 2010 @ 4:47 amI thought I’d decided, after hours of deliberation, on the 3 hole taps(faucets) for my new bathroom and then I saw the ones in this post. I like ! Also your comment about using floor length mirrors over the sink has opened up more possibilities. Back to the drawing board for me. Not sure if I should be thanking you or not.
ZoeB
I LOVE the console table used as the sink vanity.I really like the lines of the legs of the table. I also really like it when you use a crystal chandelier in the bathroom. Just a beautiful room, as always, Tracery.
Comment by FDavis March 2, 2010 @ 6:51 amI love the gray pattern running around the center of the wall. Beautiful!
Comment by Lulu Interiors March 2, 2010 @ 10:48 amBeautiful!
Comment by nestegg March 2, 2010 @ 11:24 pmI love the band detail… Never seen that before and usually opt to leave it plain. But it’s just perfect! xoRH
Amazing job! I’m digging the look of the drippy, chandelier-like sconces. The custom vanity is quite a fete. And the area with the tub is my favorite. I especially like how you used the mosaic band to break up the wall. The linen curtain is a perfect complement.
Comment by James March 3, 2010 @ 12:01 amGreat ideas…thank you for sharing!!!
Comment by Dory March 3, 2010 @ 7:24 amThe cabinet and the curtains are my favorite, but it is ALL beautiful
Comment by Ginger March 9, 2010 @ 11:09 amGorgeous bathroom! Love the vanity, cabinet, tub … all of it!
Comment by Carolyn January 19, 2011 @ 6:49 pm