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Bold pops of color are the name of the game in these two en suite baths for a Weston, Massachusetts, couple’s young sons. In one bath, designer Nicole Hirsch incorporated the son’s favorite shade of green— which she describes as “alligator”—on the ceiling as well as in the shower. were swapped out for a shower and a new linen closet. “We wanted this small space with weird angles to feel soothing and calming, so we chose a soft blue glass shower tile that reflects the light,” says Sayeed. “The horizontal band in the pattern tricks the eye into thinking the space is larger than it is.” According to FBN Construction’s Chris Magliozzi, this room required “a lot of head-scratching to maximize space and function. There wasn’t much room for error, so it came down to tiny details to make it work.” *

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In another boy’s bath, a mostly gray palette extends to the shower, which features domed semicircular gray tiles. “Their shape works so well with the faucets, which are the main story here,” says Hirsch.

This green shade is carried into the shower, which is sheathed in tile from Art of Tile & Stone. Hirsch chose black hardware to lend a youthful touch.

“The goal was to use color in a cool, timeless way as opposed to it being over the top,” says Hirsch. “We kept everything else neutral, with white subway tile, white quartzite countertops, and clean, contemporary custom cabinetry without hardware. Black accents and fittings keep the space feeling youthful.” Meanwhile, the other son’s bath features a palette of gray and blue. “I didn’t want anything to compete with the faucets,” explains Hirsch. “This bold blue really pops, while everything else is cool and calm.” Even the patterned vinyl wallpaper, with its spray-paint vibe, acts as part of the backdrop while lending some interest to the space. “When designing children’s baths, it’s important to select materials, colors, and finishes that are timeless and will grow with them,” notes Hirsch. “In this project, there are elements that pop, but everything is sophisticated and clean. Even when the boys are in college, these spaces will feel relevant.” *

The designer had the faucets from Watermark customized in the same bold blue hue that appears in a striped rug in the adjoining bedroom.

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BUILDER: Lynch Construction & Remodeling

CABINETRY: Kenyon Woodworking

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