The homeowners wanted a bathroom that looked clean and bright with warm rustic touches for contrast. The vanity sets the tone with oak cabinetry, a white quartz countertop and matte black hardware and fixtures. “The wife really wanted brass but the husband didn’t,” Johnson says. “Mixing black and brass finishes was a good compromise that worked for both of them.”

A pair of mirrored medicine cabinets adds storage above the vanity. A ledge running along this wall extends the wood upward, creates a natural stopping point for the backsplash and provides a spot for everyday items and display.

The wife fell in love with the alabaster wall sconce, which introduces a touch of brass. Its oval shape, along with the rounded black mirror frames, softens the room’s strong straight lines.

Wall color: Agreeable Gray, Sherwin-Williams