Here, the bath tub is contained within the glass-walled shower. …
Here, the bath tub is contained within the glass-walled shower. A ceiling height picture window that's frosted lets the outdoors in while ensuring privacy.
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The bath is adjacent to the Master Bedroom. Compactness was of t…
The bath is adjacent to the Master Bedroom. Compactness was of the essence, as the house is on a tight lot in a dense neighborhood in Austin, Texas.
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The house is on a street with other modestly-sized homes, in a n…
The house is on a street with other modestly-sized homes, in a neighborhood with independent stores and restaurants.
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The home is built around a courtyard, so inside-outside connecti…
The home is built around a courtyard, so inside-outside connections are at the heart of the plan. The master bath reinforces the inside-outside idea.
The Elizabeth Street master bath earned a Merit Award for being a smart turn on the wet room. Here, a bath tub is contained within the glass-walled shower, rather than being separate from it.
The house is on a small lot in a dense neighborhood, yet the master bath manages to provide privacy plus a connection to the outdoors. A ceiling-height picture window that’s partially frosted lets natural light spill in and offers views to the outside. Gray limestone tile runs the length of the wall, uniting the entire space. A walnut vanity with a marble top adds sleekness to a compact yet luxurious design, with penny-size ceramic tiles that feel good underfoot and that are set throughout the room. Although the shower-bath design says luxury, one practical attribute struck the jury in particular. “A great place to wash the dogs,” they agreed.
Learn more about markets featured in this article: Austin, TX.
Amy Albert is editor of Custom Home and a senior editor at Builder. She covers all aspects of design. Previously, she
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