Luxurious Spa Master Bathroom

Before: A bathroom brimming with blue-green tile.

Designer Kenneth Brown does away with the 1980s in this master bathroom by bringing in luxurious materials and spa amenities, including a separate tub and shower area, dual vanity and separate water closet.

Click through to see the details of the finished room.

Kenneth gives the couple exactly what they were hoping for--a beautiful master bathroom full of soothing neutrals and rich details. Here's how you can get the look:

• Use earthtone colors A calming palette of neutrals creates a soothing atmosphere. Medium brown walls add depth and enhance the natural materials and wood furniture.
  
• Integrate a wet area By borrowing space from a small closet, Kenneth is able to expand the floor plan to accommodate a tiled wet area featuring a spa-style tub, shower and built-in bench. A partial glass wall separates the shower area from the rest of the room.
  
• Make room for a water closet The toilet is moved to the front of the room and hidden in a closet behind a pocket door.
  
• Decide on a focal point Since the back wall is immediately noticeable when you enter the room, Kenneth creates a tile mosaic out of tumbled stone and 2x6 hand-crafted tile.
  
• Add rich details without going over-budget You can still have opulence if you're on a budget--just use special pieces sparingly for impact. Kenneth incorporates mosaic tile with metallic accents to make the wet area special.
  
• Create interest on the floor Set large tiles on the diagonal to break up a long and narrow room. Kenneth also uses mosaic tile to act as the grout line.
  
• Add character with a distressed finish The cabinets in this bathroom were given a lovely patina by sanding, scraping and knicking up new wood with regular woodworker's tools. Layers of dark brown stain and glaze mix for a rich, warm look.
  
• Use furniture-style storage If you have the room, use non-traditional furniture pieces for storage. Kenneth uses an armoire in this redesign, along with giving the vanity a custom look with furniture-style legs.
  
• Make room for seating In a professional spa, comfort is key. Bringing a bench into your master bathroom will make it just as cozy. Kenneth places a leather bench in the middle of the room (which he says is "perfect for applying lotions and potions") and incorporates a built-in bench in the shower area.
  
• Bring the outdoors in Get fresh air inside with a large window that can be easily opened. Since this bathroom is next to a canopy of trees and privacy isn't an issue, Kenneth opts for a narrow French door to bring in the breeze.
  
• Accent with metal Oil-rubbed bronze sconces and faucetry bring an Old World touch to the spa design.

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paint color (Dapper Tan SW 6144) - Sherwin Williams
mirrors (Slimboy– Antique Walnut) - Splashworks
armoire (Barrister Bookcase) - Storehouse
floor tile (AS8391-6, Summit Caramel Natural) - Ann Sacks
tile (stone mosaic 1 3/8" – Shauui Bandar; 3x3 border tile – Gramercy Park, Hamptons Beige; 2x6 field tile – Gramercy Park, Hamptons Beige; 8" bead liner – Gramercy Park, Hamptons Beige) - Walker Zanger
tile (key tile – Spring Leaves Dot; mosaic – Emperador Dark Mosaic 2CM POL, Windward) - Waterworks
custom vanity cabinetry - Showcase Inc. Custom Cabinetry
draperies - Designs by Bonnie Price
drapery fabric (8359 Diva Khaki) - Pindler & Pindler
cabinet hardware (B PA 0712-BMA and B PA 0711-BMA, Black Mist Antique) - Deco Line Hardware
bath accessories (tub set – N1-502, N3-93601B; towel ring – N13-0910B; robe hook – N13-1210B; 24" towel bar – N13-0210B; tissue holder – N13 2801B; lav faucet – N93010B) - Newport Brass
sink (K2297-96 Kathryn Biscuit) - Kohler
stainless steel wall trays - Brady Sheet Metal

Resources
bath furnishings
Splashworks Inc.
Website: www.splashworksbathfurnishings.com

furniture and accessories
Storehouse Furniture
No Longer in Business

tile
Ann Sacks Tile & Stone Inc.
Website: www.annsacks.com

tile
Walker Zanger
Website: www.walkerzanger.com

bathroom fixtures
Waterworks
Website: www.waterworks.com

custom cabinetry
Showcase Inc. Custom Cabinetry
Phone: 818-782-9020
E-mail: peter@showcasecabinets.com

window treatments
Designs by Bonnie Price
Phone: 818-261-7523
E-mail: bonnnieprice@aol.com

cabinet hardware
Deco Line Hardware
Website: www.decolinehardware.com

decorative project materials
Pindler & Pindler provides products for the interior design industry only. Please check their website for showrooms or representatives in your area.
Pindler & Pindler Inc.
Website: www.pindler.com

faucets and bath accessories
Newport Brass, Inc.
2001 E. Carnegie Ave.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone: 949-417-5207
Website: Website: www.brasstech.com

kitchen and bath fixtures
Kohler
Website: www.us.kohler.com

stainless-steel wall trays
Brady Sheet Metal
320 N. Victory Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
Phone: 818-846-4043

paint
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Website: www.sherwin.com
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