Before: owners' bath
“To our clients, design was as important as function in their new bathroom,” says lead designer Shannon Embly. “We created a tile design that answered their wish for something unique to them, not just on-trend.” She and her team carefully mapped out tile color changes and layout transitions from horizontal to vertical—and were able to deliver on a chic, eye-catching design plan.
| Then | Now |
| Newly married clients lamented the lack of space and storage in their primary bathroom. A pedestal sink offered no surface area and the combination shower/tub was dated. | Slate Design & Remodel incorporated an adjacent hall closet and relocated the bathroom’s entry door. These changes made room for a glass-enclosed shower and a vanity with plenty of storage. |
| The run-of-the-mill room was painted a bland white and had no discernible style. The owners requested a clean-lined sensibility and a mix of neutrals and bold hues to enliven the space. | In the shower, an unusual stepped motif incorporates subway tiles in vivid green and an oatmeal hue. The green embellishes the vanity wall, while the oatmeal clads a partial privacy wall separating the shower |
| Dingy, dated floor tiles looked faded. A lack of effective lighting made the couple’s daily routines a challenge. | Wood-look porcelain floor tiles nod to the home’s wooded location. Recessed and task lighting keep things bright. |
Bath Design & Contracting: Shannon Embly, lead designer, Slate Design & Remodel, Chantilly, Virginia. Photography: BTW Images.