How to Double the Space and Light in a Bath
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Photo: Michael Luppino
You work out, you sweat, you shower. But if both of you work out and sweat—well, then you fight for the shower. Which is why the flashpoint of many busy households is waiting to get under the hot water. Mark and Alexandra Smith, admitted gym rats and outdoor sports enthusiasts, solved that problem when they built a shower for two as part of a large-scale renovation of their Southampton, New York, home.
Annexing a section of a second-floor roof deck, the Smiths created a spacious 10-by-19-foot master bath, which accommodates two sinks along a 10-foot stretch of countertop and two dressing closets. "Our goal was room to move," says Mark. "We were used to bumping into each other in the bathroom."
While they had no problem getting rid of the pink plastic-laminate vanity in their old bath, they needed local architect Erica Broberg to integrate their wish lists for the new space. Mark wanted to see the outdoors from a multi-spray shower and Alexandra wanted a clean, modern look. The couple agreed on the use of rich, natural materials: highly textured, mottled slate tiles for the floor; limestone on the walls; and a mix of maple cabinets and mahogany millwork. The Smiths also insisted the space usher in the outdoors as much as possible. So Broberg added twin skylights ("Now I wish we had put in four," says Mark), suspended mirrors over each basin to allow the window behind to peek through, and installed a sliding door to the deck. All of which amplify natural light—as well as the sunset view while showering after an evening run.
Annexing a section of a second-floor roof deck, the Smiths created a spacious 10-by-19-foot master bath, which accommodates two sinks along a 10-foot stretch of countertop and two dressing closets. "Our goal was room to move," says Mark. "We were used to bumping into each other in the bathroom."
While they had no problem getting rid of the pink plastic-laminate vanity in their old bath, they needed local architect Erica Broberg to integrate their wish lists for the new space. Mark wanted to see the outdoors from a multi-spray shower and Alexandra wanted a clean, modern look. The couple agreed on the use of rich, natural materials: highly textured, mottled slate tiles for the floor; limestone on the walls; and a mix of maple cabinets and mahogany millwork. The Smiths also insisted the space usher in the outdoors as much as possible. So Broberg added twin skylights ("Now I wish we had put in four," says Mark), suspended mirrors over each basin to allow the window behind to peek through, and installed a sliding door to the deck. All of which amplify natural light—as well as the sunset view while showering after an evening run.
Photo: Michael LuppinoA framed mirror is suspended from the window casing above each Kohler vessel sink.
Photo: Michael LuppinoAnother serves as a closet pocket door.
Photo: Michael LuppinoThe 5-by-8-foot limestone shower is partially enclosed in frameless glass to preserve the view outside. In addition to two showerheads and multiple body sprays, it has built-in corner seats and wall niches for toiletries.
Floor plans: Ian WorpoleB. Before: The old bath had everything but room to move.A. After: Nearly doubled in size, the new space has an extra-long vanity, a two-person shower, and a pair of dressing closets.
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