Rick Goldstein’s clients not only asked for a one-of-a-kind design but also for an almost austere master bathroom. “It’s a very his-and-hers type of bathroom to allow everything to be put away,” said Goldstein. “The way the pictures look is how the house actually is.”
The shower creates a focal wall that slices through the whole bathroom. “That really became the organizing element of the whole space,” Goldstein explained. “It’s a nice little surprise and a discovery to come into the bathroom and wonder what’s behind this wall.” The wall is made of granite with a vertical pattern, which the design team lined up to make it seem like wood.
The steam shower takes advantage of natural light with two windows that face the backyard. “It also has a his-and-hers side to it,” said Goldstein. “He and she could not agree on the type of showerheads and controls they wanted, so they each got their own.”
The shower floor uses a small mosaic, ceramic tile, while the walls and ceiling are medium-gray porcelain. For a touch of lightness, a floating bench appears to go through the outside glass and into the dressing area.
The small couch and the two glass pendant lights soften the space. “People spend more time in these spaces,” said Goldstein. “It’s not just utilitarian anymore.”