Kitchen & Bath Business - January 2016 - 92

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HEN A COUPLE in Arlington Heights, Ill., wanted to
take their dated bathroom to the next level, they took
a familiar route. Having worked with Airoom Architects and Builders on two previous projects, the
couple again chose the firm to fulfill their master suite
dreams: create a spa-like ambiance, add more closet
space, and incorporate a breakfast bar.
"Since they were previous clients, they were familiar
with our approach, which is why they came back to
us,"said Marty Meadow, one of the project designers.
The former bathroom was long and narrow, and the
sink and dated whirlpool tub were connected with a
builder-grade granite material that expanded from
the tub deck to the vanity countertops. The stan- double-glass entry doors and a teak fold-down
dard cabinets lacked spark, and the shower - with bench for comfort and accessibility.
its cheap glass doors - was small and uninspiring.
Because the basement had been renovated five
years earlier, some upgrades to the original builder
Creating the Spa-Like Ambiance
system had already been made to accommodate the
additional plumbing necessary for the renovation.
THE DESIGN TEAM replaced the whirlpool tub with
"To accommodate plumbing and installation of
a freestanding soaking tub that is larger in size the rainhead,a soffit wrapped in dark brown marble
but takes up less space without the tub deck. The was built under the barrel-vault shower ceiling, and
former shower with its one showerhead is now a we added indirect lighting to accent the shape,"said
his-and-hers space that boasts a ceiling-mounted Gina Bon, a member of the design team.
rainhead, multiple body sprays, a handshower,
Other luxurious design elements include
etched-copper sinks and oil-rubbed bronze faucets atop vanities that flank the tub. Coppery glass
tiles line the arched shower ceiling.
Open Bar
ONE OF THE homeowners' musts included the ad-

dition of a breakfast bar so they could have their
morning coffee together while getting ready for
their day. It is located between the bedroom and
master bath but features the same wood and marble
as the vanities and countertops as the bathroom to
unify the two areas.The bar serves as a coffee station
and also offers a hidden refrigerated drawer.
The team used the former walk-in closet to
accommodate the additional space needed for
the breakfast bar. This transitional area is a pathway leading into the new closet - made possible
through a large addition to the second floor - and
also features a safe room.
Challenges and Solutions

AS WITH ALL renovations, this one too came with its
own set of challenges, as some of the issues with the
previous design flowed into the new plans. Working within the long and narrow space was alleviated
by the removal of the former walk-in closet.
They also designed the floor tile pattern on a
45-degree angle to create the illusion of a wider
room. The team removed a small linen cabinet
and built-in towel shelves to make room for the
larger shower, and to incorporate more storage in

92

LEFT Exterior-grade, water-

proof lighting was used in the
shower shelf/niche for ambiance and practicality.
The spa shower includes a
rainhead, held-held showerhead with a slide bar, three
body sprays and a standard
showerhead.

BOTTOM RIGHT A matching

breakfast bar with a coffee
maker and undercounter
refrigerator sits just outside the
main space.



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Contents
Editor ’s Note
Show Director’s Note
Happenings
Hot Topic
Trends
Industry Outlook
Dealer Dish
Better Business
Sustainable Design
Tech Savvy
Design With
Solutions
Balanced Budget
Universal Design
KBIS Coverage
What’s Hot
A new build embraces its stunning seaside views with unobstructed window spaces and natural lighting
A client takes a hands-on but noninvasive role in a family kitchen redesign.
Boring master bath transforms into spa-like space with ample amenities.
Luxurious bath showroom design reflects the various brands it carries with unified elements
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