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EDGY AND ECO-FRIENDLY
Bathrooms

LEFT Designer Coco Kanakis

selected a dual-flush toilet
along with the low-flow faucets,
which help raise money for 100
Fontane, Fantini for Africa.
The concept of the skateboard
park formed the basis for the
color palette that juxtaposes
colorful hues against more
neutral, earthy urban tones.

A children's bathroom emulates an
urban skateboard park with a purpose

DESIGNER COCO KANAKIS, principal of Bedford Corners,
N.Y.-based Spaciality Inc., used the challenge of designing
a children's bathroom to create a fun and resourceful design.
"The concept we came up with was an urban skate park, "
said Kanakis. "Looking at the room, you can easily visualize
the concrete ramps, black asphalt and a melee of colorfully
decked skateboards swirling in the brightness of flood lights
amongst the backdrop of a tree-filled park."

A BOYISH FLAIR

SOURCES

DESIGNER/ PHOTOGRAPHER:

Coco Kanakis

MANUFACTURERS: Art

of Board - provided by
the Tile Spark, Duofix,
Duravit, Fantini, Geberit,
Porcelanosa, VIPP

GRAY WITH A TWIST
DESIGNER LORI CARROLL of Tucson, Ariz.-based Lori Carroll and
Associates was tasked with creating a better, bolder powder room.
"This homeowners asked for daring in their powder room design
but without the saturated color scheme or flashy décor," said Carroll.
"They wanted an unconventional space that would leave guests talking."

PROJECT INSPIRATION

The idea behind the design came from a material Carroll found at a
local tile showroom. Later installed on the vanity wall, these handmade,
slanted, slab tiles have the signature look of concrete.
"The tiles are evocative of an industrial loft - with a twist,"said Carroll. "Complementing the glazed tiles with a combed plaster finish
heightens the metropolitan flair."
The concrete-look tile may have encouraged the powder room's
gray palette, but Carroll worked to ensure the gray was not too deep
or saturated.
"While gray is typically considered a safe color, varying shades
actually provide a calming, subtle elegance important in any guest
space," she said. "We chose a more dynamic element to pair with the
moodiness of gray: the magical transformation of metal after heating."
The use of torch-cut steel is the second distinctive feature of this space
and wraps around the corner to the toilet alcove. Each finished piece is
washed in warm, natural hues like blue and red tones.The consideration
put into each element made this small bathroom stand out to our judges,
along with its simple palette and unique mix of textures.


For a whimsical design that would still be low maintenance,
the designer relocated the plumbing to open up the space for
more storage and a centerpiece vanity.
"The 60-in. drawer vanity addressed storage and organization issues beautifully, keeping the visible surfaces clean and
tidy while housing all the necessary items within its glossy
gray walls," said Kanakis.
The vanity itself is surrounded by ceramic tile printed with
skateboard designs.This creative part of the project, as well as
its all-over eco-friendliness, caught our judges' eyes.
"The skateboard tile was an unexpected find and exactly
what we needed to further inject the space with youthful vibrancy - engaging you from the moment you open the bathroom door," said Kanakis, adding that the design was copied
from recycled skateboards and printed onto ceramic tile. 

A bathroom redesign creates an unconventional
space with an urban loft appeal

SOURCES

DESIGNER: Lori Carroll and

Guillermo Bazua, Lori Carroll
& Associates
PHOTOGRAPHER:

Jon Mancuso

MANUFACTURERS: Artistic Metals,

Bocci, DAR Tile, Fiesta Electric,
Fractured Earth, Ferguson,
Hopper Finishes, Stone River
Studios, Tabu

RIGHT The soft gray of a quarter-cut
wood vanity lends sleekness to the
space, and the clean lines and complex
angle of the custom cabinet fit the minimalist allure of this loft-inspired space.

Envisioning an urban vibe using grays,
a mixture of sleek and textured finishes
and absolutely no pigmented color
resulted in a powder room that may be
neutral but with an effect that's not.

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