A design team transforms a McLean primary bath into a soothing, spa-inspired sanctuary
“They wanted to upgrade standard finishes and make this their forever home. That gave us license to create a beautiful statement bathroom.”
— Tracy Schlegel
| The original bath faced the backyard, while the primary bedroom sat on the front of the house. The bath’s awkward layout featured a cramped stall shower and a large corner tub that ate up most of the room. | Flopping the primary bedroom and bath locations required a full plumbing overhaul, but doing so allowed the design team to rejigger the layout to incorporate an oversized shower and freestanding soaker. |
| His-and-her vanities resided on each side of the corner tub, feeling disconnected. They also lacked enough storage for the couple’s things. | Waterlily Interiors worked with BOWA to create a long vanity with dual sinks and storage towers. A free-standing wood cabinet from Four Hands acts as a cache for extra toiletries and linens. |
| Builder-grade finishes, including ho-hum lighting choices and lackluster tile, left the original bath feeling bland and uninspired. | A dramatic Regina Andrew bubble chandelier and Visual Comfort sconces complement the light palette and luxe finishes, which include bookmatched porcelain slabs behind the tub and Marble Systems custom mosaic tile on the floor. |
Interior Design: Tracy Schlegel, Waterlily Interiors, Bethesda, Maryland. Renovation Architecture & Contracting: BOWA, McLean, Virginia.
