March 29, 2024

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House style and design inspiration: Fish scales established the tone in a family rest room made to be timeless

Blue fish scale tiles are centerpiece of this family bathroom makeover.
Blue fish scale tiles are centerpiece of this family members rest room makeover.Tamara Flanagan

As a nod to the 1960s child blue tub, toilet, and sink that they have been replacing in the spouse and children tub of their modernist Lincoln household, Samantha Carey’s customers requested for a blue palette. And, they wanted a prolonged, deep tub to accommodate their young daughters’ bathtub time (the pair is also expecting their 3rd youngster), or an adult. “I appreciate style that will work for households below and now although also spending focus to upcoming requires,” Carey says. The couple’s two minor ladies had input, also. “They known as the scallop-shaped tiles ‘the mermaid tiles,’” Carey suggests. “They want to be scuba divers when they expand up, so we ran with it.”

1. A frosted interior transom window lets in mild from the primary tub on the other side of the wall. “Katie Flynn of Hisel Flynn Architects was genius with the idea of pulling daylight into the area,” Carey says.

2. A glass panel is a uncomplicated alternate to doors. “A greater panel would have made it tricky to achieve the controls and bathe the kiddos,” Carey suggests. “They can increase an additional panel later when it is utilised additional for showering.”

3. Schoolhouse globe sconces echo the curve of the tile. “Choosing basic white also helped retain the blue and white palette,” Carey says.

4. A Rejuvenation pivot mirror floats a several inches off the wall, allowing for for a glimpse of the Fireclay Tile items guiding it. “We required to see as a great deal of it as feasible,” Carey says.

5. A floating self-importance assists the area come to feel spacious, when the built-in sink and single lever faucet make for quick cleanup. The Serena & Lily action stool tucks conveniently underneath.

6. Much larger ground tiles signify less grout traces — an important visual aspect given that the wall tile is rather busy. The dim shade grounds the dazzling area. “The color palette is about layering distinctive tones,” Carey says.


Marni Elyse Katz is a regular contributor to the Globe Magazine. Mail comments to [email protected].