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one bath, two budgets

poised and polished BEFORE

Rich materials, elegant fixtures, and bold colors update a basic bath. writer Kristina mcguirk photographer jason donnelly illustrator ann weiss

THE PROBLEMS

1. This basic builder bath had a

bland and unattractive layout.

2. The completely white space looked sterile and lacked color, texture, and personality.

3. Elements such as the mirrored walls and the lighting above the vanities dated the room.

4. Solid walls separating the shower and toilet areas made the space feel boxy and smaller.

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“Consumers are so savvy these days. I often have clients checking out my proposed project pieces for more competitive pricing on the Web.�

Jules Duffy designer

DESIGNER

Jules Duffy is the ecoconscious and colorful designer behind Jules Duffy Designs in Bay Head, New Jersey. julesduffy.com

bhg.com/kitchenbath

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value solution

Inexpensive subway tile is Jules Duffy’s secret weapon. Spending less in the shower allows splurges elsewhere.

Built into the wall next to the shower, a slim storage cabinet makes smart use of previously unused space.

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TUB

Bennett rectangular freestanding tub | $1,997 Signature Hardware 866/855-2284 signaturehardware.com

Floor tile

SX series | $9 per square foot American Universal Corp.

714/554-5660 auc-tile.com

THE SOLUTIONS

1. Simply refreshing the room’s surfaces and replacing dated fixtures creates an entirely new look within an almost identical footprint. Glass panels on the shower open up the space.

2. A store-bought console easily transforms into a makeup vanity on a budget—simply cut down the legs to the appropriate height (not illustrated).

3. Blue hexagonal mosaic floor tile adds color and texture on a small scale, much like the green silk wallpaper that gracefully adorns the bath’s main walls. The subtle textures allow for more bold patterns in the window treatments.

4. Shopping around and purchasing accents online, such as the makeup vanity mirror (not illustrated) and clover-shape table, makes it possible to get high-end style for less.

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AFTER

light fixture

Reed double sconce in polished nickel | $357 Circa Lighting 877/762-2323 circalighting.com

faucet

Oblo lavatory faucet in polished chrome | $418 Kohler 800/456-4537 us.kohler.com

VALUE BUDGET fixtures

Signature Hardware Bennett 62-inch tub Kohler Purist floor-mount bath filler Kohler Oblo lavatory faucets Kohler Persuade Curv Comfort Height toilet Kohler Oblo thermostatic valve trim Kohler Purist single-function showerhead

cabinetry

Kohler Persuade vanities with Curv vanity tops West Elm curved-front console for makeup vanity

surfaces

Design Tex Orissa Silk wallcovering for tub area American Universal Corp. SX-16 blue hexagonal mosaic floor tile Osborne & Little Palais Chinois wallpaper for toilet room Home Depot white subway tile

miscellaneous

Broan-Nutone Gallery oversize medicine cabinets Worlds Away Lolita silver leaf stool Duralee Esquire fabric drapes in Blue Jay Sanctuary Boutique Home Mid Century Indigo lacquer mirror for makeup vanity Circa Lighting Devon pendant for makeup vanity Regina Andrew silver clover table from Designer Fabric Outlet Circa Lighting Reed double sconce in polished nickel for medicine cabinet lighting

TOTAL prices are estimates, excluding installation

$1,997 $1,103 $837 $433 $230 $222 $1,675 $399 $3,408 $1,343 $440 $390 $900 $623 $599 $550 $525 $448 $357

$16,479

one bath, two budgets

custom solution

The old bath lacked noteworthy accents.

This dramatic chandelier steps up the style and adds an elegant focal point.

An intricate stone mosaic outlined with mother of pearl tile creates a ruglike pattern to frame the tub area.

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Tub

York traditional doubleended tub | $2,910 Victoria & Albert 800/421-7189 vandabaths.com

shower wall tile

Bloom Pattern field tile in Root Brown | $70 per square foot Artistic Tile 877/237-4097 artistictile.com

THE SOLUTIONS

1. Rethinking the floor plan brings a new flow to the space. Rotating the tub provides a new direction to the bath and allows the vanities to relocate to take advantage of the window’s light, and a new toilet room adds privacy to the otherwise open space (not illustrated).

2. Floor-to-ceiling window treatments make the

room feel taller, while the bold and colorful fabric adds a playful element.

3. From the glossy shower surround to the

handmade ceramic flooring and the elaborate tub area inset, tile is a substantial upgrade that brings color and texture into this new design.

4. Shapely fixtures, such as the freestanding tub filler, showerheads, and vanity faucets, mirror the stateliness of the room’s decorative accents.

Light fixture

Elizabeth rock crystal double sconce | $1,575 Circa Lighting 877/762-2323 circalighting.com

Faucet

Perrin & Rowe Georgian Era widespread | $1,056 Rohl 800/777-9762 rohlhome.com

CUSTOM BUDGET fixtures

Rohl Michael Berman thermostatic shower package in chrome Rohl Perrin & Rowe Georgian Era exposed floormount tub filler with handshower in chrome Victoria & Albert York tub Rohl Perrin & Rowe Georgian Era 3-hole high-neck C-spout widespread faucet in chrome

cabinetry

Empire Priva 72-inch vanity in dark cherry, Carrara marble top, two white undermount sinks, polished chrome shoes, and two mirrors

surfaces

Artistic Tile Bloom Pattern, Root Brown gloss crackle dimensional field tile shower walls Artistic Tile Crème Horta polished stone mosaic and white mother of pearl liner Seneca Tiles 4×4-inch floor tile in Amethyst Seneca Tiles herringbone mosaic tile for shower floor in Amethyst Osborne & Little Rabanna Canestra wallcovering in Shell Mica

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AFTER

Circa Lighting Elizabeth rock crystal double sconce and two single scones for vanity mirrors Made Goods Fiona chandelier over tub Made Goods Katherine mirror at makeup vanity Circa Lighting Hurley chandelier in polished nickel above makeup vanity Couef Alana mini ottoman with storage Osborne & Little Maharani fabric drapes

TOTAL prices are estimates, excluding installation

$4,428 $4,217 $2,910 $2,112

$4,473

$4,900 $3,850 $1,733 $772 $587

$3,675 $2,800 $1,495 $1,260 $1,190 $675 $41,077