One of the most inspiring objects for the project was a rope cha…
One of the most inspiring objects for the project was a rope chair by famed Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner. The rope lends a hand-crafted feel, while concealing the mechanicals, revealing the lighting, and suspending the vanity mirror. The rope is also used as a screen on the sliding glass doors next to the tub.
Bates Masi Architects
The master bath for Robin's Way was inspired by the homeowners' …
The master bath for Robin's Way was inspired by the homeowners' collection of interesting artifacts accumulated over years of travel.
Bates Masi Architects
The master bath belongs to a master suite that was a new additio…
The master bath belongs to a master suite that was a new addition to an existing home.
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The new addition is at the south end of the house.
“Beautiful material selections and craftsman details,” said the judges of the Robin’s Way master bath, part of a master suite addition that’s set on the south end of an existing house. The bath was given an Award of Merit.
Exposing lighting and shielding utilities was a top priority for the bath. The solution, rope woven between the existing ceiling joists, was inspired by one of the homeowner’s prized possessions, a mid-century woven chair by Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner. The rope covering on the ceiling adds hand-hewn appeal; that same rope is used to hang the custom mirror at the vanity, and as a screen on the master bath’s sliding doors. A vanity made of salvage wood underscores the hand-crafted appeal of a bath that serves as a private haven.
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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