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The Heights

HOUSTON, TX

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We quite literally reshape pain points

into luxurious rituals of ease and delight.

Our 6'3" client felt unwelcome in his own

developer-designed bathroom scaled for Lilliputians -

and had the forehead scars inflicted by

a low shower header to prove it.

designed bathroom with a tub clearly scaled for Lilliputians, our 6'3" client felt most

unwelcome — and

had the forehead scars inflicted by a low shower

header to prove it.

In his developer-

But we (quite literally) shape pain points into luxurious rituals of ease and delight.

Corralling previously segregated bathing and shower functions into a single location allowed placement of an elongated double vanity beneath the large existing picture window. Morning routines are elevated by views to the exterior and ample natural light. The trough sink and coordinating shower bench are fabricated in leathered Silver Waves marble.

A decidedly seductive, glass enclosed wet room — nearly quadrupled from its original size — is lined in handmade, gunmetal Japanese ceramic tile and appointed with a soaking tub and triple polished nickel Waterworks shower setups.

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Marc more than delivered for our space. He embraced our ideas, took inspiration from our travels and challenged our limits to create a space we now look forward to spending time in.

MICHAEL B., CLIENT

The adjacent walk-in closet was designed with a built-in mirrored display niche and dresser to eliminate the need for freestanding furniture in the bedroom. A handy push through basket drawer on two-way tracks provides easy access to the adjacent laundry room.

PROJECT DETAILS

• Reinterpret the space to evoke a modern spa inspired by their favorite bathrooms from luxury hotel stays

• Modernize dated, unappealing finishes

• Optimize function including expanding a cramped shower stall, installing a larger tub and reallocating unused storage and wasted floor space

• Organize closet to designate his and hers areas, ease laundry routines and provide uncluttered shoe display
Interior Design + Architectural Advisory

After analyzing four proposed layouts with the client, including one which converted the existing closet to a shower to allow for a spacious dressing area, we implemented a hybridized version to minimize architectural, mechanical and plumbing interventions while facilitating the improved shower experience they desired. The cool palette explores their specific requests for a space rendered exclusively in shades of grey.
After our client parted ways with their preferred general contractor halfway into the renovation, we jumped into action to coordinate an alternate stoneworker, millworker, electrician, tile installer, plumber and painter to complete the renovation right before the Christmas holiday. With the newly assembled team, construction errors were corrected [including the complete removal and re-installation of the wet room wall tile] and the space completed to design intent — even after tub arrived damaged...twice!
Design: 6 weeks

Implementation & Construction: 7 months
Photographer: Claudia Casabarian