BATHROOM RENOVATION

Splashy BATHS

BY OLIVIA TAGGART PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDANN BROWN

It’s only fitting that a Navan home surrounded by trees should offer natural beauty from the inside out. The modern farmhouse design suits the rural setting and was carried through to the interiors by designer Paula-Lyn Cleveland who specializes in home renovations with a focus on kitchens and bathrooms. Paula-Lyn’s talents are showcased in two of the home’s bathrooms.

WOOD & WATER

The homeowner asked for a classic warm design with a nod to mid-century modern in the primary bathroom. To achieve the look, wood and tile meet to become one with a faux-wood tile wall that serves as a stylish backdrop for the wall-hung toilet. Mike Devine served as the general contractor, overseeing the attention to detail that went into creating the high-style, highly functional space.

The custom vanity and linen tower were made from hickory by Andre Toonders, of The Wooden Tailor, who worked with Paula-Lyn to preserve the natural beauty of the wood by selecting a clear coat of stain rather than changing the wood’s authentic appearance. A quartz countertop from Urban Quarry blends with the backsplash for a streamlined look that allows for the wood to steal the show. Brass and black pendant lights along with black oval mirrors added just the right touch to create the mid-century modern feeling that the homeowners were looking for.

WASHED IN WHIMSY

In the kids’ bathroom, Paula-Lyn ramped up the fun factor while keeping with the overall aesthetic of the home. The original space featured a rarely-used clawfoot tub and a toilet that took a prominent position in the middle of the room, begging for a complete redesign of the space.

Now that the walk-in shower is the focal point, the tiles had to be eye-catching. A combination of print and solid hexagon tiles from Euro Tile and Stone were chosen and the impact is stunning. A navy-blue vanity enhanced the fun while the teak benches are a tribute to the natural surroundings, similar to the wood touches in the principal bathroom.

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No matter how hard we work to make our bathroom space look serene and spa-like, this room tends to naturally house odours that can smell damp and funky. Whether it is your en suite, a powder room, or a guest bathroom, there are simple tricks to make this private sanctuary smell fresh and clean.

One of the easiest ways to instantly freshen the air is with a spritz or two of room fragrance. It can help to cover up any lingering odours while also adding a burst of scent.

Using aromatherapy helps to tap into your sense of well-being. There are relaxing, calming scents like lavender and eucalyptus or invigorating ones like lemon and orange. A diffuser is an easy and decorative addition that infuses aromatic oils into your room. Reed diffusers are made using fragrant oils that slowly and continuously release the aroma into the air while a small oil diffuser is plugged in and discharges essential oils with a light mist.

For the ultimate spa-like experience, tie fresh or dried eucalyptus branches to your shower head and enjoy the burst of an earthy scent as the steam releases the oils while you shower. The oils also help to naturally relieve sinus congestion.

Candles are popular bathroom accessories. Not only do they add spalike ambience, they work wonders to neutralize odours. For a scent that isn’t too overpowering, look for clean-burning, soybased candles which are made with natural essential oils that release while they burn.