To make way for double vanities and a walk-in shower in this bathtub, the designer eliminated a whirlpool tub and created the window more compact.Tamara Flanagan

Desiree Burns’ shoppers, a youthful household that relocated to Dover from the metropolis, had no require for the bulky whirlpool tub in the most important bath. They did, however, want a stroll-in shower and double vanities, not to mention a crisp, clean up really feel. Basically getting rid of the tub would not be more than enough to make space for two vanities, Burns had to contend with the room’s large Palladian window. By acquiring rid of the window’s two facet components, and highlighting the central arched part with a bench beneath it, the designer attained their plans.

1 Responding to the client’s request for a fun ground, Burns proposed tiles with a bold, black and white pattern. “She was all about it, but he considered it was also busy,” Burns claims. “This geometric floral mosaic in typical honed marble is a delighted medium.”

2 Burns worked with Metropolitan Cabinets & Countertops to configure semi-tailor made white oak cabinetry with Shaker style detailing in a whitewashed complete. Now, each partner and wife have their have sink and ample storage.

3 Half-moon drawer pulls from Inspire Components echo the traces of the window and mirrors. “The curvature delivers wonderful distinction to the sq. cupboards,” Burn up claims. The plumbing fixtures’ porcelain levers coordinate with the sconces.

4 Arch major mirrors with gold metallic frames reinforce the architecture and produce a great rhythm.

5 White bistro-design orb sconces with frosted globes glance new towards white walls. “I’ve been loving white all the things in the bath,” Burns claims. “I have not persuaded any one to do a white faucet nonetheless, but these clients were being excellent with white lights.”

6 “When I threw out the thought of incorporating a bench beneath the heart window with vanities on both side, it stuck,” Burns states. “Everything fell all around that.”


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