Well, the kitchen and bathroom have been done for a while. These clients actually live abroad most of the year, so there was some delay getting the punch list done. Punch list items are those little check off items to be done after the installation such as: remove pencil mark on tile, install basket in corner, etc.
Here are before and after pictures. Pretty spectacular change!
How did we achieve this look?
• Simplify materials and color palette.
• Tile to the ceiling. This got rid of the distracting line that your eye follows around the room. For the price of a few extra square feet of tile, it makes sense to tile all the way up. Also because we could not install a fan in this apartment building, tiling to the ceiling helps deal with moisture issues. P.S. Contrary to popular belief, it makes the room look larger!
• Choose products with very clean lines.
• Maximize storage with a large medicine cabinet and shelving for over the ceiling and wall-mounted baskets for toiletries. Mount 2 towel racks one over the other and don't forget the robe hooks on the back of the door.
• Install a deeper tub since you cannot do a longer one in a fixed space.
• Use slab of solid stone around the window opening. Wood in time will warp and need maintenance.
Here are more close ups.
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