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The homeowners had lived with a cramped bathroom that was overflowing with items on the countertop. They had engaged an architect to expand the footprint of the house to allow for a larger bathroom and walk in closet and turned to Heidi Mortensen Design to make it something special.

The request was for a spa-like serene atmosphere with warmth, color, and an Asian inspired vibe. A steam shower was a requirement along with an air massage tub and some much needed storage. This was to be a relaxing space so no clutter was going to be allowed on the countertops.

A floral pattern is partnered with a straight patterned glass mosaic, a creamy tile, and warm cherry wood for the vanity and medicine cabinet frames.

A minimalist custom vanity floats above the floor along one wall, the entire front is from one piece of wood so the beautiful grain pattern is continuous along the front cabinet doors.

Punctuating these warm tones with some very clean spa-like whites for the sinks, towels, and bathtub keeps everything feeling contemporary and light.

Ample light for the vanity area is provided by sconces as well as a center “lantern” light fixture.

The two medicine cabinets provide storage for small items, an open shelf in the vanity provides extra towel storage, and there is a linen closet right outside the door for larger items.

The new pocket door for the bathroom is two layers of glass with actual birch branches pressed between the clear and frosted glass.