Thursday, August 5, 2010

Upscale Classic Master Bath for a Stately Home

JD contacted me about her master bathroom. She had lots of ideas and tear sheets, but needs a clear, concise way to present this information to potential contractors. We met at her beautiful, stately home where I could appreciate her aesthetic sensibility. She wants her bathroom to be upscale classic—carrara marble, soft gray-green walls, a large custom vanity, painted white or cream and a spacious shower with bench. What she doesn't want or need in this bathroom is a large soaking tub, double sinks—oh—and NO subway tile!

Working with the room's dimensions, photos of the existing space and some tear sheets, I make a "virtual room" board JD can present to contractors. It has a simple layout, an illustration of the vanity and an image that best illustrates the overall style of the room. Now, before we spend time shopping for fixtures, JD can meet with contractors and be able to present them with a visual to get some estimates. A nominal cost, but it will be really helpful for her to explain what she is looking for in her master bath.