Featured on HGTV’s “Bath Crashers,” this Texas lake house master bath got a complete redo from designer Robin Colton of Robin Colton Interior Design Studio. “I wanted the space to feel very connected with nature,” said Colton.
Before the redesign, “the layout was confusing and not easy to use,” explained Colton. “‘Builder beige’ ruled the aesthetic heretravertine floor tiles, shower tiles, accent tiles and backsplash.”
The existing walk-in closet was demolished to create the 200-square-foot bathroom—the largest in the show’s history. “A large space is of course fun to work with, however presents challenges just as a small space would,” she commented. “This bathroom started out fairly large, but was compartmentalized in a way that none of the zones within the space functioned well.”
The natural inspiration starts with a curvilinear structure over the shower to simulate an outdoor bathing area. The structure uses a pair of steel supports and ipe wood slates to cover natural, hand-troweled concrete walls.
“The shower and tub really became a room within the room,” said Colton.
The bath’s previous vanity sported an L-shape and a lack of storage. Plate glass mirrors above both sinks lacked definition and flattering light.
Finished with gray lacquer paint, the 10-ft. vanity is divided into thirds and offers storage space under each sink and on the open shelves.
Adjacent to the vanity, the 18-ft. wall blends the natural but contemporary aesthetic with a reclaimed wood wall and a tree silhouette. “Wanting to keep the space modern even with this type of rustic element, a large graphic was introduced,” explained Colton. From an old barn, the reclaimed wood has a worn aesthetic with nail holes and natural grain.
“The new design introduces a sense of modernity, a feeling of lightness and continuity of materiality from the rest of the space,” said Colton.