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new powder room to feel less
enclosed,” the designer says.
“It also needed to have a much
more modern look and be
as light and airy as possible,
given that it has no windows.”
Project manager Ingrid
Rancier says the room was
gutted and slightly enlarged.
The walls were clad in white
tiles with a textural finish
that adds visual interest and
reflects light.
“White walls and ceilings
always help to make a space
seem larger and lighter,” she
says.
A new bevelled mirror
also reflects the light from two
sconces and a ceiling lamp.
With its square edges and
negative detailing, the vanity
has a contemporary aesthetic.
A calming Zen influence is
evident in the shaped sides
and dark wenge wood finish.
The cabinet doors feature a
subtle pattern of plants and
leaves that keeps the look soft.
Laid on the diagonal, the
Lite Emperador marble floor
tiles have a matching border.
“The diagonal pattern
creates a sense of movement,
so the flooring doesn’t look too
staid or square,” says Berman.
“It doesn’t appear to be
restrained by the walls, which
makes the room seem larger.”
Facing page: With its floor-to-ceiling
glossy white mosaic tiles, this
renovated powder room reflects
plenty of light. Accessories sconces
with a rustic gold finish. Browntoned Lite Emperador marble floor
tiles were laid on the diagonal to
enhance the sense of space.
Above left: The wenge wood vanity
cabinet reflects a Zen influence.
Story by Colleen Hawkes
Photography by Jamie Cobel
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