A Los Angeles master bathroom and guest bath bring the outdoors in with an organic but contemporary update. “I tried to make the opening as free spirited as possible,” says designer Janna Levenstein, principal of Tocha Projects. “There wasn’t really anything obstructing it from the outside. It really was a seamless transition.”
Natural limestone covers the interior, with the exception of the travertine wall adjacent to the tub.
Custom glass doors open to the exterior, which is enclosed with a stucco wall and covered in Irish moss.
The appliances provide the only decoration, which include a rain sound-emitting fixture over the tub and a rectangular shower faucet.
Levenstein took inspiration from a Balinese resort. “I made a very clean, contemporary space that was completely inspired by that hotel stay,” she said.
“It was not the goal to feel like Bali when you came here,” Levenstein said. “I wanted very serene and tranquil, but it was supposed to be contemporary.”
Still holding to the minimalist feel of the master bath, the guest bath is swathed in Indonesian sayan stone.
The honed stone floors contrast with the texture of the raked stone walls and the teak wood cabinetry.
“[The sayan] has a light, airy quality and a little bit of grit,” explained Levenstein. “It is an interesting tactile experience, and I just wanted to play with the stone.”
The wet room’s glassless shower gives the space a sense of openness. “When you don’t have the restriction of glass, a room feels to me more like a dreamy experience,” said Levenstein.