Designer Joni Zimmerman used ncikel fixtures complementing the natural tones of the marble counters and the stone tile floor.
The bathroom in Patricia Chatfield’s Annapolis home felt like an “iceberg,” recalls interior designer Joni Zimmerman, president and artistic director of Design Solutions, Inc. So Chatfield, who had previously collaborated with Zimmerman on a kitchen remodel, called her in again to give the bath some much-needed warmth—literally as well as figuratively.
While the bathroom—which had a “1970s aesthetic,” says Zimmerman, from a previous re-do—was not enormous, it was large enough that it felt cold… “physically and emotionally,” says Zimmerman. The old bathroom had a dated look with rose-colored fixtures, grey tiles, and laminate cabinets. The home itself has a contemporary feel but the owner leans toward traditional furnishings, so Zimmerman went for a “transitional” look for the bath, which needed no expansion—indeed, there wasn’t room for one anyway—and simply called for a fresh approach.
Two sinks were reduced to one, additional storage was created, and a two-tiered marble countertop incorporates a sink on the upper level, and a built-in vanity table on the lower.Dark cherry wood bands the room to both unite and warm the space, while wall sconces mounted on the wood provide soft pools of light for visual appeal and a soothing mood. Nickel fixtures work well with the natural tones of the marble counters and stone tile floor and steam shower. And a built-in linen cabinet provides the look of a solid piece of furniture but with the effect lightened by the glass-fronted doors.
To regain the warmth in this large bathroom, the designer reduced two sinks to one.
“A large low window by the whirlpool tub called for a lower ledge at the window space, which has turned into an ideal home for plants at the window,” says Zimmerman.
The Chatfield renovation proves that you don’t need a major overhaul to give yourself a fresh new space that meets your needs. “By upgrading the materials, and creating visual continuity, we were able to give the homeowner a space of warmth and comfort.”
Carol Sorgen is a frequent contributor to ChesapeakeHome.
Contacts:
Design Solutions, Inc.: dsikitchens.com 800-894-7349 or 410-757-6100
