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After: Thomas describes the homeowner’s personal style as transitional-contemporary. Brushed gold fixtures and the Shaker-style vanity bring in the more traditional part of the mix, while the clean lines of the tile composition, tub and toilet tank lean contemporary.
As for the layout, the footprint of the room stayed the same, with the plumbing for the tub, shower and sink remaining in place. The challenge was to make the room feel lighter, airier, taller and more luxe.
Because the ceiling was less than 8 feet high, Thomas oriented the 3-by-12-inch tiles vertically. This, emphasized by the light grout lines, draws the eye up, while the gridded pattern adds a fresh, modern touch.
Figuring out where the tile would begin and end was important. Rather than trying to make the bump-out disappear, Thomas embraced it, wrapping the tiles around it from floor to ceiling. “By carrying the tile all the way around the bump-out, we highlighted it,” she says. The tile has a handmade look, and its lovely tone variation gives it a watery appearance that creates a sense of calm in the space.
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In addition to it being a sustainable choice, there are advantages to keeping existing plants where possible. “You get that maturity, and it brings the cost down, as mature plants are expensive,” she says. “Plus they’re plants [the client] recognizes, so it still feels like her [yard].”
Many of the pots themselves were reused too, with the largest now home to a fig tree (Ficus carica, zones 6 to 9) in the “hero” bed (seen here). The owner enjoys having birds visit the yard and wanted to encourage them to keep coming. They’re drawn by the fruit and the feeders she now hangs from the tree’s branches.
Apart from a simple lantern above the bifold doors, there’s no lighting in the yard. “Because it’s so small, there’s enough ambient light coming from the interior. [The client] is mostly planning to use it during the day, and the sun goes down late in summer,” Cox says. “It also makes it more wildlife friendly.”
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