Waterworks expert on bath design

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When it comes to changing a room’s design – especially if the space is long overdue for an aesthetic makeover – it can be easy to get excited and jump feet first into the project. But in a bathroom, where fixtures and materials are expensive to change, going into the overhaul without a meticulous plan might not be the wisest decision.

Perhaps no one knows this better than Barbara Sallick, co-founder and senior vice president of Waterworks, who has spent more than four decades in the bathroom design industry. Sallick has distilled all of her knowledge into an artful new book, “The Perfect Bath,” which touches on every possible facet of designing a dream bathroom. From planning to selecting the perfect materials and enlisting the help of a design professional, Sallick arms the reader with her trusted tips and steps through a diverse and breathtaking array of beautifully appointed bathrooms.

We asked Sallick for some key pointers to keep in mind when designing a bathroom.

Q. Designing – or redesigning – a bathroom is a big undertaking. Where do you start?

A. First, imagine the type of space and experience you seek and plan it deliberately. Consider the colors and trends that continually resonate with you and collect tear sheets of images that most closely represent the experience you are trying to create. Next, I always recommend mapping out your daily rituals so the bath is fluid and cohesive to fit your lifestyle. Towels and toiletries should be within arm’s reach, shampoos and soaps should have a home so they’re neatly placed in the shower, and install good, flattering light for applying makeup.

Q.What’s a common mistake?

A. Certain seemingly small things that often get overlooked are quite important – for instance, leaving space for the proper placement of towel bars or hooks. Before selecting shower valves and shower heads, consider the flow of water into the apartment or home. Make sure you’re placing your valves in the right place; installing them in too deep will leave you cold and wet. This is when an experienced design professional can help you find the appropriate products and avoid some of the pitfalls.

Q. A bathroom renovation is a big and often expensive project. What are some of the materials that will stand the test of time and keep the space looking stylish years later?

A. Classic white subway tile in the bath is always timeless and also beautiful and can be updated again and again simply by changing the surrounding accessories. My personal preference? Ceramic, handmade tiles. For the floors, selecting a large stone, avoiding 12-by-12 tile … a small mosaic is always a classic look. Most importantly, make sure everything is properly installed.

Q. In all your years of designing bathrooms, what has been the most popular color with clients?

A. My love of white baths has been contagious. White has infinite range, depth and shading points.

Q. What feature or material is always worth splurging on?

Invest in a beautiful floor. The bath often has a small surface area, so a high-quality floor is achievable at a range of budgets. Quality bath fittings and fixtures are essential, in part because they are often the most costly to fix should something go wrong.

Q. What trends are you seeing take shape that will likely hold steady over the next several months?

I am not crazy about trends in the bath. It’s a space you don’t often completely gut renovate because it takes a lot of time and can be very costly. I believe in installing classic fixtures and fittings and then playing with trends through accessories, art, paint and towels or bathmats. But if there is a trend, right now it’s all about gray.

Q. What’s on its way out?

A. Whirlpool baths. At one point, every renovation had one. However, this is a waning fad.

Q. What’s the best way for clients to express their vision to a designer?

A. You can start by studying your closet to identify the colors and trends you tend to repeat, collecting tear sheets and then sifting through them for the images that most closely represent the experience you are trying to re-create. Make sure to edit yourself before meeting with the designer. Curate your choices.

Q. What does your dream bathroom look like?

A. My idea of the dream bath, for anyone, should be that it aligns with the design of your home. Make sure it’s classic, timeless and refined. The installation should be meticulous.

Q. Favorite paint colors?

A. Farrow & Ball is my go-to brand. I love their paint pots and the quality of the paint – I have at least 20 in my basement. I have used many F&B colors but my favorite is All White. It is what I call a warm neutral, and is a great bridge between all of the tile and marble and the white of the sinks and water closets. My second favorite is Plummett. It’s dark and adds drama to the bath.

Q. Most overlooked feature?

A. Heated floors.

Changing a Small Bathroom Layout

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By Annabelle Grundy

4 March 2015

Changing a small bathroom's layout completely transformed the space of this house in Dorset.

HOW IT BEGAN

Jan Self, lives in a three-bedroom, 1960s end-of-terrace house in Wareham, Dorset. Her old-fashioned bathroom, with unsightly pipework on show, had a tiny basin and there was no space to put anything. Jan would have loved a shower, but with the bath in the middle of the side wall it was impossible.

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ACTION PLAN

• Revise layout to include a shower over bath
• Conceal all pipework
• Install wall-hung basin and WC for modern look
• Add more storage and surface space

How did you approach the planning? I thought over the options for a while and I had a clear idea of what I was looking for. I didn't want to compromise, so had been saving for some time. My neighbours had shown me their new bathroom – they'd placed their bath across the back wall, so I knew the room could accommodate a bath with shower over it. Then I began visiting local suppliers, DIY sheds and bathroom showrooms for expert guidance to help me source the right items. I looked at Purbeck Kitchens and Bathrooms whose vans I'd noticed in the area and was impressed by their website and showroom.

The bath fits the space perfectly, and water for both the shower and bath is controlled from a single valve.

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So you were ready to get going… Yes, although planning took about three months because I wanted to consider every decision thoroughly. A 1600mm bath, slightly shorter than usual, fitted across the room perfectly while allowing space for a false wall to hide the pipework. The streamlined look really appealed, so the boxing-in was extended to conceal the WC cistern too, and create a handy ledge above the hand basin. Although the floor area ended up slightly smaller, it doesn't feel crowded because everything is wall-hung. There are no awkward angles, no visible plumbing, and I've gained surface space.

Where did you find colour inspiration? My beautiful artworks of local Studland Bay spiny seahorses by Dorset artist Cliff Towler were the starting point. I love these images, with their dramatic blend of dark and light. For a clean, classic look, I settled on white sanitaryware and creamy, marble-effect wall tiles. The tiles were actually my second choice – my first option was paler, but I'm glad now that they weren't available, as they may have made the room feel cold and clinical. The black floor has real impact and when I saw the black radiator in the showroom, I absolutely loved it. Green towels and leafy pot plants tie in with the paintings.

Are you pleased with it? Delighted, and it will stand the test of time. The shower's my favourite part; an utter luxury.

A striking black radiator keeps towels dry and warm

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WHAT IT COST

Floor tiles… £650

Wall tiles… £1,460

Granite… £340

Bath and shower… £1,909

Basin and WC… £1,871

Radiator… £615

Storage… £1,737

Total… £8,582

• purbeckbathroomsandkitchens.co.uk; 01202 622916
• Words Annabelle Grundy

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Bathrooms - Gray Bathroom Pink Accents

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Glam bathroom features a walk in shower finished with a frosted glass door with gold trim next to a gold trimmed mirror.

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Vanessa Francis Design

Fabulous gray bathroom with gray walls framing extra-wide grey vanity with calcutta marble countertop paired with white lacquer mirror flanked by Visual Comfort Lighting Ziyi Sconce in Polished Silver and white and gray hers bath mat.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Gorgeous beach cottage bathroom boasts walls covered in gray and white marble subway tiles holding a whitewashed circular vanity mirror positioned above a polished nickel gooseneck faucet supported by a polished nickel washstand fitted with white marble countertops and a sink.

Rosemary Beach

Fantastic gray bathroom with light blue ceiling and gray walls framing grey vanity with calcutta marble countertop paired with Visual Comfort Lighting Ziyi Sconce in Polished Silver on white lacquer mirror and white and gray his bath mat over marble tiled floor.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Incredible bathroom with floating gray lacquered vanity with towel shelves, filled with white and pink towels finished with a white quartz counter which frames an undermount sink with modern faucet situated below a beveled vanity mirror which reflects a brass arch top lantern lit by a glass sphere pendant light.

PNE Prize Home

Chic bathroom features an ivory lacquered washstand fitted with slide out drawers topped with thick grey countertop accented with his and her sinks under wall-mount gooseneck faucets and polished nickel vanity mirrors alongside a dark gray slate tile herringbone floor.

Stonefox

Incredible bathroom design with gray dual vanity accented with nickel hardware and a white and gray marble countertop framing the undermount sinks with gooseneck faucets.

Artistic Designs for Living

Chic master bathroom features a arched doorways leading to walk through shower for two with two entrances and exits fitted with a grey marble surround lined with multiple shower heads over a white hex tiled shower floor.

Rock Paper Hammer

Navy blue and gray bathroom features walls clad in grey grasscloth lined with a polished nickel framed medicine cabinet illuminated by polished nickel sconces accented with white plated shades over a navy washstand with ring pulls topped with white marble alongside a marble hex floor next to a walk-in shower.

Meg Lonergan

Pink and gray en suite girl's bathroom boasts marble floors framing a light gray washstand accented with satin nickel pulls and a white quartz countertop fitted with a sink and polished nickel faucet kit positioned beneath a frameless vanity mirror illuminated by a quatrefoil flush mount.

LUX Design

Chic bathroom features a corner walk in shower fitted with a steel and glass shower enclosure and a polished nickel shower head mounted on marble shower surround with a small niche.

Lucy and Company

Fabulous pink and gray bathroom with walk-in doorless shower enclosure with marble tiled walls and ceiling.

Lewis and Weldon

Pink and white contemporary girl's bathroom boasts a white step stool positioned on a hot pink striped bath mat sits on gray wood like floor tiles in front of a white washstand fitted with nickel hardware and a hot pink countertop finished with an oval sink and a polished nickel faucet kit fixed under a polished vanity mirror mounted on a white wall illuminated by light bulb pendant.

Kim Lewis Designs

Gorgeous gray bathroom design with gray walls and light blue ceiling over modern freestanding soaking tub over marble tiled floor.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Stunning gray bathroom with gray walls and light blue ceiling over modern freestanding soaking tub over marble tiled floor.

Palmetto Cabinet Studio

Steel and glass doors open to a walk in shower clad in gray plaid wall tiles and concrete floors complementing a concrete shower bench and exposed plumbing nickel shower kit.

Tiffany Farha Design

Gray country style bathroom dons flagstone tiled floors leading to a gray washstand adorning small nickel knobs and gray quartzite countertops supporting tall cabinets on either side of a gray framed vanity mirror positioned above a polished nickel faucet and rectangular sink lit by mirror mounted glass dome sconces.

Tiffany Farha Design

Under a slope ceiling, a light gray washstand donning small brass knobs and marble countertops fitted with a satin nickel deck mount faucet sat under inset vanity mirrors lit by brass sconces.

Jackson and Leroy

Small rustic cottage bathroom features a plank accent wall holding a beveled medicine cabinet between two nickel and glass sconces mounted above a light gray single vanity fitted with a shelf holding a towel tray, polished nickel hardware, and a white marble vanity top placed between gray walls.

Norwell Design Build

Melissa Haynes - Chic girl's bathroom features a nook clad in white beveled subway tiles lined with a cream bone inlay mirror illuminated by sconces with pink shades placed over a white washstand with shelf fitted with pink baskets topped with a bowl sink and wall mount sink.

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Beach Cottage with Transitional Coastal Interiors

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With impeccable transitional coastal interiors by Nina Liddle Design, and located in Sconset, a small village in Nantucket, this beach cottage is all about color, pattern and nautical decor.

The cottage exudes sun-filled spaces with white walls that serve as a canvas for all the colors that beautifully come from slipcovered and upholstered furniture, decorative pillows and accessories.

A modern, transitional white kitchen brings this beach cottage to the next level, leaving nothing to wish for, except the desire to spend the entire summer or an entire life in this dreamy place.

Take the day to imagine yourself in this bright and airy cottage. I know the colors found here will make your day a tiny bit happier!

Beach Cottage with Transitional Coastal Interiors

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With a hint of color, this stunning foyer features shiplap walls, a wraparound staircase with a sisal stair runner beside an orange Oomph Fenwick Console Table. A pair of raffia wrapped poufs were placed under the console while a rectangular raffia mirror is placed above it.

Open Concept Living Room

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 This open concept living room is painted in Benjamin Moore Horizon.

Decor

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The living room also features blue armchairs with white piping and decorative pillows and a accordion side table.

Dining Room

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This stunning open concept dining and living room exudes beauty with a walnut dining table lined with William Sonoma Farallon Armchairs below The Muriel Chandelier by Oly Studio. Timeless choices with a hint of “unexpected”. Love that!

Built-in Cabinet

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This living room continues to surprise with a custom built-in display cabinet placed just before entering the kitchen area. Notice the large seaweed art print against the dark glossy navy blue backdrop, lit by a library wall sconce. The shelves display stacked books, corals and seashells.

Kitchen

brushed nickel hardware alongside white quartzite countertops with a subway tiled backsplash. The kitchen features a stainless steel stove below a white paneled stove hood accented with corbels across from a stainless steel industrial style, built-in refrigerator. A farm sink stands below three sash windows opposite an extra long kitchen island lined with Piston Barstools illuminated by a pair of lacquered navy lantern pendants from Oomph. Nina Liddle Design." width="642" height="464" />

Isn’t this an amazing kitchen? This coastal U-shaped kitchen features white cabinetry accented with brushed nickel hardware and white quartzite countertops. The backsplash are classic white subway tiles. The kitchen also features a stainless steel range below a white paneled stove hood accented with corbels. A farmhouse sink stands below three sash windows.

Kitchen Accessories

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The long kitchen island is lined with LEM Piston Barstools illuminated by a pair of lacquered navy lantern pendants. The designer used the Oomph Palo Alto Lantern in this kitchen.

Kitchen Paint Color

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The wall paint color is Horizon by Benjamin Moore. This paint color works beautifully with the white cabinets.

 Banquette

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This entire space makes me smile! I love the colors found here. The breakfast nook features a custom banquette with storage and colorful fabric choices.

The dining table is the Saarinen Tulip Tablefrom Room and Board.

Navy & Green

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Summery colors!

Breakfast Nook

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The kitchen nook paint color is also Benjamin Moore Horizon.

Mudroom

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This fun, coastal mud room offers built-in lockers featuring a built-in storage bench with overhead cubbies alongside wood planked walls and ivory floors, layered with a gray rag rug. A closet laundry room is on the right.

The vintage surfboard is from a store in California called Surfing Cowboys.

Powder Room

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The wallpaper in this turquoise powder room is the Chain Link 5641 in Aqua on Ivory Manila Hemp by Phillip Jeffries.Isn’t it beautiful?

Lighting

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Oh, I love this one! Lighting is the Ro Sham Beaux Malibu Turquoise Chandelier. It costs around $688.00 – $1,242.00, depending on the size (12″W x 12″D x 15″H” OR 18″W x 18″D x 28″H” ).

Bathroom Sink

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Timeless pedestal sink by Kallista.

Master Bedroom

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It’s summer year-round in this master bedroom! The master bedroom features a white Greek Key mirror reflecting a beaded chandelier hung over a peacock blue, nailhead trimmed headboard. White nightstands topped with Robert Abbey Triple Gourd Lamps in Peacockadd an airy feel to the space.

Chandelier

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Ro Sham Beaux Frankie Malibu Clear Chandelier.Price? $3,220.00 – $3,680.00. It’s definitely the “jewelry” of this room.

 Pick Your Colors

I love the teal accessories mixed with green and turquoise in this bedroom. This is a very fresh color scheme.

 Coastal Blue and Green Bedroom

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The wall color is once again Benjamin Moore Horizon – a very soothing gray.

Master Bathroom

rainfall shower head linear marble tile surround linear marble tile marble shower floor marble shower ceiling rectangular marble floor tile freestanding tub freestanding bathtub floor mount faucet floor mount faucet with shower head plantation shutters bathroom plantation shutters woven baskets white sink vanity with shelf sink vanity with drawers dual sink vanity with shelf nickel cabinet pulls marble counter gray marble counter white lacquered mirror glossy white mirror square polished nickel wall sconce white and gray bathroom extra long vanity extra long sink vanity extra long washstand long sink vanity long washstand Jonathan Adler White Rococo Mirror. Nina Liddle Design." width="642" height="445" />

Who wouldn’t love to have this bathroom? This bathroom features an extra long, white dual sink vanity with lower shelf filled with baskets and drawers accented with nickel pulls alongside a white marble counter and shallow backsplash with a pair of Jonathan Adler White Rococo Mirrors. A large walk-in shower stands at the far end of the space tucked below the dormer ceiling with a seamless glass door and a linear marble mosaic, surround with marble tiled shower floors and ceiling, accented with a rainfall shower head. A freestanding tub situated below a plantation windows finishes the space, framed by shiplap clad half walls over rectangular marble tiled floors.

Bathroom Countertop

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 Stunning polished white marble countertop with polished nickel bathroom faucet. A simple coral brings a coastal feel to this space.

Bathroom Storage

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Extra storage and texture can easily be added with baskets under the vanity.

Guest Bedroom Paint Color

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The paint color in this bedroom is Benjamin Moore Sail Cloth. This is a great neutral paint color.

Vanity Paint Color

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The vanity paint color is Sherwin Williams Knockout Orange.

Sconces

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The sconces are the Jonathan Adler Parker Pendant Wall Sconces.

Orange & Turquoise Guest Bedroom

geometric lantern pendant hung over an orange ikat headboard on bed layered with white bed linens and a pair of blue geometric pillows. The bed is flanked by a pair of white two drawer nightstands topped with mercury glass lamps with a pair of Arteriors Home Tennyson Turquoise Linen Stools at the foot of the bed over hardwood floors layered with a braided jute rug. #Bedroom #BeachHouse #BeachHouseBedroom Nina Liddle Design." width="642" height="965" />

This guest bedroom features tongue and groove cathedral ceilings adorned with a geometric lantern pendant hung over an orange ikat headboard. The bed is flanked by a pair of white nightstands topped with mercury glass lamps and a beautiful braided jute rug.

Turquoise Stools

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Stunning Arteriors Home Tennyson Turquoise Linen Stools.

Lantern

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This geometric white lantern is a show-stopper!

Blue & White Coastal Bedroom

framed sailboat blueprints over a blue striped headboard on bed layered with white bed linens topped with blue sailor knot pillows and a blue fringed rug throw. A pair of two-tone nightstands stand on either side of the bed topped with Pottery Barn Rope Knot Table Lamps with a Serena and Lily Montara Mirror." width="642" height="456" />

This nautical bedroom looks amazing with channel groove boards accent wall and framed sailboat blueprints.

The lamps are the Pottery Barn Rope Knot Table Lamps and mirror is the Serena and Lily Montara Mirror.

Coastal Touch

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Blue and white decor is always beautiful, soothing and classic.

 
 
 

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 Doesn’t it this place makes you feel happier? I love the stunning colors brought to this light, airy home. It certainly makes it feel more alive.

Talking about happiness, I hope you’re feeling happy today, but if not, put everything that is bothering you aside. Maybe you’re forgetting to look at the good things in life and is putting too much of your energy and health towards the bad stuff.

When was it the last time you said “That’s it! I will think about myself right now”? We tend to always focus on people, on how they’re feeling, on how they’re doing or on how things are going and we rarely stop to thing about HOW WE ARE.

Take this day to look at yourself. Look in the mirror and only say what you love about yourself. Do not allow any criticism to come to your mind. Say all the things you can remember that you have accomplished in life. Try to remember all the details, from childhood, to your teenager years to this day.

Look at yourself and think about all the good things you have done to others. Even the small gestures count.

Now, look at yourself and say what a good person you are and that you are loved. Tell yourself that you understand that life has not always been fair but that you will always be here, you will always be present and you will always be alert.

Tell yourself that no matter what, you will always love yourself.

Also, remember to tell yourself that you’re walking on the right path at this moment. You’re taking the directions you need, you’re making the necessary changes and you’re paying attention. You are growing and you’re open to learn.

And most of all, tell yourself that no matter where this path takes you, you will always be loved.

Take today to remind yourself of how important you really are.

I know you can do that because I know you believe in that.

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Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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Modern white bathroom with textured tiles, shower zone and central bench with storage

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This bright, white bathroom features a textural tile wall and contrasting rich wenge wood surfaces

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When not one but several elements provide a stand-out feature in a bathroom design then the result is a sense of enveloping luxury.

Just such a feel was requested for this 28m2 bathroom by designer Paul Bentham at Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath. A sum of its parts, the project has several key features, says Bentham.

"However, the star of the renovated space is undoubtedly the undulating 3D wall tile. This creates a dramatic light and shadow play while fulfilling the agenda for a bright, white space."

Contrasting the white tiles, the tops of the vanity and central bench are in solid wenge, with waterfall sides. The natural wood is also sealed to make the surface impervious to water.

And the use of wood is continued on the framing for the huge mirror which expands the room visually and brings in light by reflecting the view out the window on the opposite wall.

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"The window's white quartz frame mimics wood trim but will last forever," says Bentham.

Replacing a seldom-used tub and tub deck, the designer set a generous shower area along the back wall of the house, with the picture window at dead centre. The shower zone has three areas, including a large central rainhead.

The square rainhead showerhead is flanked by his and hers showering points at opposite ends of the zone, each with its own fixed head and hand shower, tiled bench and storage niche.

"The Kohler Reve sinks are semi-recessed into the vanity benchtop," says Bentham. "Set on tall mirrored toekicks, the vanity, bench and storage cabinet, or armoire, all appear to float above the marble floor. Under the sinks, U-shaped drawers in solid walnut allow room for plumbing while still providing storage."

The designer also added storage space under the seat bench and in the armoire.

Credit List

Bathroom designer	Paul Bentham, Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen and Bath
Contractor	MARNIC Contractors
Cabinet maker	Premier Custom Built
Vanity	Slab door, high gloss polyurethane to match Glacier
White quartz; countertop and legs	wenge, Durata Matte finish, waterfall legs
Armoire	Slab door, wenge veneer with high gloss polyurethane sheen
Bench, countertop	Wenge, Durata Matte finish, by Grothouse Inc
Toilet cubicle	Custom frosted door, polished chrome hinges and handles
Toekicks	Mirror
Basin	White Reve vessels from Kohler Sinks
Faucets	Allure Two Hole Basin Mixer, polished chrome, by Grohe
Shower fittings	Grohe, Euphoria Cube shower head and hand shower set, Rainshower F-Series spray, polished chrome
Floor	Calacatta Gold
Shower tiles	Certosa porcelain
Wall tiles	Wow wedge tile, white
Lighting	Sconces above mirrors and medicine cabinets, Visual Comfort Studio Bowery in aged iron with Wax
Accessories	Essentials Cube Collection in polished chrome, by
Grohe; towel warmer	Amba Warmer with digital control by Vega; mirror with Wenge wood frame
Thresholds and window trim	Arctic White Quartz stone for shower curb and sides to the ceiling

Cheap Bathroom Remodeling Tips

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Marble tiles, a block glass shower enclosure, sober colored backsplash ideas, a beautiful wooden vanity with a vase of lilies sitting on it, and a lovely view from the bathtub! Isn't this the type of bathroom you would like to have in your home? I am sure you would. But if you are thinking that remodeling your current bathroom to make it look attractive is going to burn a hole in your pocket, you might want to think again. Remodeling doesn't always have to be in bigger numbers, since you can choose to make your bathroom look brilliant with affordable ideas as well. There are some unique things you could do with your bathroom interiors with a low-budget.

Remodeling a Bathroom on a Tight Budget

Right from adding a fireplace to your bathroom, to decorating the walls with beautiful accessories, you can have it all within an affordable price range. All it takes to make a bathroom look stylish and relaxing is some creative ideas to place the various areas in the room. There is a bathing, toilet, and a vanity area which can be designed in a unique way and decorated with bright and fresh colors. Adding accessories like wall decorations, candles, flowers or plants, toiletry closets, etc. can also work wonders. We have compiled some useful cheap bathroom remodeling tips, for your convenience.

Creating Unique Surfaces

• When you think of remodeling your bathroom, the first thing that comes to your mind is repainting your bathroom walls and giving the ceiling and floor a new finish. Thus, when you create a new surface in any room most of your remodeling is done, as surfaces such as walls, ceilings and floors have a huge effect on the rooms.
• To start with this, you can first think about a color combination that you would like to have in the bathroom. Pick colors that are neutral, such as; ivory, gray, yellow, green, violet, peach, etc., which are also colors that will give a sober and relaxing feel to the room.
• When you choose a wall color, you have to make sure you pick a complementary ceiling color and a flooring option accordingly. Plain drywall ceilings and smooth tiled floors, or cheap laminate flooring can be excellent options to match the walls.

Inexpensive Bathing Accessories

• After you have picked some suitable paint colors for your bathroom interiors, decide the type of accessories such as; bathtub, toilet, vanity area, shower enclosure, and storage area, you would want to have in your new bathroom. These are some essentials of any bathroom, which can be made stylish with some cheap ideas for remodeling a bathroom.
• To start with the bathtub, instead of installing a new one (if it isn't cracked), build a deck around it (with laminate or stone surface) so you can place candles, and toiletries on the flat surface. If it needs to be changed, try to pick a unique shaped bathtub like; oval, rectangular, circular, etc. A Jacuzzi would be great, but slightly expensive.
• The next is to choose the vanity area, which includes the sink, a mirror and an open or closed wooden/granite chest beneath the sink. There are a variety of shapes and colors to choose for the sink, and the chest can either be below the sink or the sink can be built in the chest.
• Cheap backsplash ideas with a simple mirror could look attractive when paired with the sink and chest. Cheap tempered glass shower enclosure and ceramic or porcelain toilets could be your option if you want to remodel the bathing and toilet areas as well.

Simple Yet Attractive Decorations

• One of the easiest ways of decorating the bathroom is to use minimum accessories to avoid overdoing.
• Using colorful tile backsplash ideas can add brightness to the vanity area. Make sure the countertops are complementing the backsplash. You can make open granite chests built in the walls below the vanity to keep the bathroom spacious.
• Ventilation is very important in bathrooms, therefore, make sure you have big windows with blinds or colored curtains (drapes are not advised). You can also add a room divider to give your modern designed bathroom interior a traditional touch.
• More than making wooden cabinets (that are expensive) in your bathroom, I would suggest, have sections built inside the wall, so you can place not only toiletries but also decorations such as vases, flowers, pots, etc., on display. The floor can accommodate a few indoor plants around the bathtub or toilet, to include fresh greens inside the room.

You can use the aforementioned tips to remodel your bathroom without spending a lot of money. So make minimum use of wooden furniture and purchase stylish porcelain items so you spend in the right areas.

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Description

Drumman is a fine period farmhouse set amidst fertile Co Meath lands between the village of Duleek and close to Balrath Cross. The house which is two storeys is centrally located within the farm and is approached by two avenues from different roads.

The main avenue is a tarmacadam road which meanders up through the lands and turns over a hump back stone railway bridge and eventually opens to the lawned approach which is framed by impressive mature trees. There is also a rear or farm entrance coming in from another road and which leads to the house via the farm yard.

Drumman House dates back to the 1700's and is presented in top class condition throughout. It retains many period features while is still a very manageable size. Drumman also boasts a fine 2 bedroom newly restructured, modern L shaped Gate lodge which was completely re built in 2010. Drumman House was totally re-furbished in 2002.
A short distance from the main house lies some extensive old yards including single storey and lofted sheds, machinery lean-to's and a modern range of sheds with concrete floors and single phase electricity installed.

The lands which surround the property are of good quality free draining soil presently laid out in good sized divisions.

Accommodation

The Main House
Approx. 231 sq. m / 2494 sq. ft.

Glazed entrance porch with tiled floor leads through to attractive entrance hall, which is large and bright with centre rose and staircase. The drawing room has a timber floor, a feature carved timber mantelpiece and a fitted wood burning stove.

The dining room with timber floor and feature carved mantelpiece with attractive Victorian decorative inset with painted tiles. From the dining room a door leads through to the Butler's pantry and kitchen. The kitchen has a timber floor, traditional kitchen units, large Belfast sink and granite worktop. Classic 5 plate gas cooker with ovens and electric hob.

The Butler's pantry also has a small Belfast sink, large worktop area and range of fitted cupboards and presses. Off the back hall are the guest WC/ cloak room with WC and wash basin and also the utility room with tiled floor, plumbed for washing machine and dryer, fitted cupboards and hot-press area. This leads to the small office with tiled floor and cupboards which in turn leads through to the sunroom with timber floor and glazed all round, beneath a leaded roof. There is a door through to the garden area, with well-kept lawns.

On the first floor there is a large bright landing with timber floor. There are three double bedrooms at this level. The Master bedroom leads into an en suite shower room which in turn leads through to bathroom with WC, bidet and pedestal wash basin.

Bedroom 2 and 3 both have timber floors and dual aspects. Main bathroom features a tiled floor, pedestal wash hand basin, WC and large bath with shower attachment.

The Gate Lodge
Approx.169.5 sq. m / 1825 sq. ft.

A very fine L-shaped gate lodge completely reconstructed about 6 years ago with a stone and brick exterior, underneath a slate roof. The accommodation is as follows:

Fine entrance hall with ceramic tiled floor and recessed lighting. Large open plan living room and kitchen with fine white marble fireplace, solid fuel stove, recessed lighting, and concealed radiators. The kitchen area has a ceramic tiled floor, large timber centre island unit with breakfast counter/ worktop a range of fitted cupboards with granite worktop, Belfast sink, fitted cupboards, dishwasher and fridge-freezer. Large gas fitted (Stoves) cooker with 2 ovens and grill and 7 plate gas hob and recessed lighting. The utility room is off the main hall and is plumbed for washing machine and dryer. There is also a small back porch/boot room which leads out to the back of the house.

The main bathroom is fully tiled with bath, WC, wash basin, shower, hot towel rail and access to attic. Bedroom 1 (Master suite)is a large bright bedroom with timber floor and a fine en suite bathroom, fully tiled with large shower, WC, hot towel rail, wash basin and recessed lighting.

Bedroom 2 is a generous size with timber floor and cupboard.
Large living room with timber floor, fitted bookshelves, feature open brick fireplace with stone surround and double doors to the garden.

Summer House

The summer house or sporting lodge has been used as a club house for the shooting range. It is situated down the farm and is approached by its own roadway. The building is approx. 95 sq m / 1,019 sq ft in size and would suit many purposes.

Yard Buildings

The main yard has two original two storey farm buildings which house a range of rooms including stores, workshops, the old tack room, former stalls and cow barn with loft overhead. The third building is open sided and has a lean too machinery store to the rear. These farm buildings are suitable for conversion to several uses including an enclosed stable yard or residential quarters.

The large barn is found to the rear of the yard and it has concrete floor and walls to 6 ft, cladded with corrugated iron walls and roof, it includes 2 large enclosed rooms. The measurements of this building are 14 m x 36.4 m.

Lands

The lands comprise 41.28 ha / 102 acres which are currently set in tillage, grass and there is 8 acres in forestry and natural habitat.

Services

Main House: OFCH, Alarm, ESB, 3 x electronic gates, well water, septic tank.

Gate Lodge: OFCH, Alarm, ESB, Electric Gates, Mains Water, Septic Tank.

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Main House – D2
Gate Lodge – C1

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Freehold

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