Greenwood Primary Bath

CHAPEL HILL, NC

Primary bath renovation with black and white geometric concrete floor design
Dual sink primary vanity with apron-front soapstone counters on top of rift-sawn oak cabinets
Rounded rectangular pivot mirrors rest on walls clad in straight stacked undulating tiles from Tile Bar
Floor to ceiling straight stacked white tiles with irregular edges and surfaces from Tile Bar
Rounded oval acrylic tub flanks three large windows
This no demo primary bathroom renovation is bathed in sunlight
This bathroom balances straight lines and edges with the curves of the windows, lights, and the cabinet hardware
Hans Grohe shower fixtures and herringbone white tile
Black and white soapstone countertops with pink quartz and gold flecks running through
Rift sawn white oak cabinetry
Atlas hardware
Concrete tiles from Zia Tile
Warm light glows lights the way underneath the floating vanity to help find your way at night

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Before & After Sliders

While the tub and chandelier were staying, everything else about this bath had to goSame tub, whole new look
Heavy feeling dual vanity with dated travertine floorsUpdated bath with floating oak vanity, soapstone apron front counter
The previous shower felt dark and was hard to keep cleanNew shower niches and benches add functionality
This vanity needed updatingLarge pivot mirror and wall mounted faucet

Project Details

PROJECT TYPE

No Demo Bathroom Reno

SCOPE OF WORK

The mission was to take this bathroom out of the 2000s with all of the beige travertine tile and create a fresh, modern farmhouse feel that celebrated high-contrast design.  While we wanted a modern design approach with clean, stacked tile but we were sure also include rounded and soft angles and touches that were handmade so the bathroom still fit within the farmhouse-style home.

We took a bold, crisp approach to the floor with a simple half black, half white concrete tile that was rotated, seemingly at random, to create an unpredictable floor pattern.  We continued this same tile into the shower which now has a zero entry approach and an elegant tile-over drain.  The decision on the concrete flooring drove the finish decisions for the rest of the bath, from the tile to the countertops.  Because the floor tiles have a matte, natural finish, the 3 x 12 wall tiles were selected in a matte finish with an undulating surface and the soapstone with its natural satin finish was the perfect compliment.

While not customary, all the walls in this bathroom were tiled.  Outside the shower, the 3 x 12 irregular tile is tiles were arranged in a vertical stacked pattern with a slightly contrasting grout to draw attention to the geometry and in the shower, the same tile is laid in a herringbone pattern which matching white grout.

The new shower is equipped with a total of four heads and new benches for sitting or shaving.  A 14″ rain shower head is in the middle of the shower with can/fan lights overhead and a set of speakers.

The vanity is a custom masterpiece of quarter sawn white oak, crafted so that all of the grain runs vertically and matches as it moves across the surface.  With the 10′ length of the vanity offering plenty of storage, we took an opportunity to float it off the floor allowing the floor design to continue under it to the wall.  Floating vanities can help spaces appear larger and they offer a chance to illuminate the floor under the vanity at night for way finding to the bathroom without getting light in your eyes.  To cap off this vanity, we added an elegant apron-front countertop out of charcoal black soapstone.  This natural stone has stunning pink, white and gold flecks running through it and we were able to continue the veining down the front apron.  We aged the stone with finishers and wax to deepen it to a black color.

Images ©Cat Wilborne Photography.

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