rosted-glass French doors
open to reveal a luxurious
seascape with effervescent
sea greens and calming
blues. Designed by architect
Michael Moorefield with interior designer
Kim Turner, this oasis bath brings to life an
underwater world.
“This was a great project,” Turner, with
KTP Designs, Inc., says. “We were thinking
of the aquatic theme, being around
area beaches, and having a really relaxing
environment for them. The clients like fun.
They are not just traditional people.” So
Turner dreamed up an oceanside retreat
and then sparkled it up for a bit more
interest and wow.
The centerpiece of the room is a circular
shower with glass tiles that continue the seascape
palette. Etched-glass waves splash along
the shower walls as a rainfall showerhead and
surrounding jets truly help to bring nature
indoors.
Iridescent glass tiles from Oceanside
Glasstile shine underfoot, surrounding the
shower and tub.
Ensconced in an architectural cove, the
generously proportioned tub is enhanced by
a mural of a bathing mermaid, taken from
John William Waterhouse’s famous painting,
“A Mermaid,” transferred onto glass
tiles. A small bureau rests to the side of the
tub, decorated delicately with seashells from
area beaches. Corian countertops surround
Gravity Glas bowl sinks and matching mirror
frames. English beech cabinets with birdseye
maple inlays open with the help of mermaid
pulls. And behind frosted-glass doors, his and
her water closets are shrouded in privacy.
Turner, from Michigan, sees the season’s
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trends. “It’s all about embellishing what you
have and getting more for less. Maybe a stone
or porcelain tile and accenting with glass tiles
while still trying to incorporate the look.”
And individuality plays a major role, now
more than ever thanks to the help of television
renovation shows. “I think that some
television shows are not always realistic …
but they still give homeowners the incentive
to be a little bit more creative and give their
opinion more, whereas in the past if they had
an idea they would look toward the designer
to lead them. Now people have more of a
preference.”
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