Most of our work leans traditional, so we had fun embracing our clients’ more modern aesthetic for this project.
A young family came to us with a primary bathroom that felt dark and dated. Brown tile, dark cabinetry, and an enclosed corner tub made a generous room feel heavy. They wanted it to feel lighter and fresher. It also needed to be easier to care for. The goal was never a stark modern bathroom. The room still needed warmth and personality.
From our first conversations, how the bathroom lived mattered as much as how it looked. Hard water is part of daily life, so we selected finishes that would be more forgiving of spotting and buildup. The curbless shower and linear drain came from the same thinking. They make the shower easier to clean and remove the visual interruption of a curb. This was meant to be a bathroom that stayed beautiful through everyday use.
The pistachio-celadon tile was the choice that completely transformed the room. Its fresh green color changed the entire mood. A subtle variation in the glaze gives the surface a gentle depth. We installed it vertically and finished the exposed edges with matching Jolly trim for a softer, cleaner finish.
The floor gave us one place to be bolder. We designed a custom pattern using handmade Spanish tile in charcoal and warm off-white. The colors have a softness to them, giving the pattern depth without feeling stark against the celadon walls.
White oak cabinetry brings warmth into the palette. We mixed champagne bronze plumbing fixtures with brass accents, giving the room a more relaxed and collected quality. The tropical palm wallpaper in the water closet adds a playful moment that feels slightly unexpected.
The homeowners knew the feeling they wanted. Our job was to give that feeling a clear direction and carry it through to the final detail. The room now feels lighter from the moment they enter it. It stays beautiful without demanding constant care. For this young family, that small pocket of calm at either end of the day is the part that matters most.
Photography by Cat Wilborne
