La Jolla Award Winning PrimaryBath Remodel
An open shower concept was a driving factor around the design. Keeping in mind that my clients wanted to be able to use this bathroom as they age, we
raised the floor and removed the sunken shower. The floor is covered with a 12”x24” textured
porcelain tile that runs seamlessly from the vanity space into the open shower area. A slight
slope in the floor keeps the water in the shower area and directs it towards a linear drain
system along the back wall.The bench seat is
accented with a sculpted porcelain tile at its back, which comes alive with highlights and
shadows when lit from recessed channels above the panel. These LED lights create a soft
glow throughout the room that the clients use as a night light. A large format porcelain slab
called Neolith finishes off the shower walls. The panels run from floor to ceiling with minimal
seams and the absence of grout joints makes maintenance very easy.
Designed by Karl Utzman
Photography by: James Brady
colors, richness, wouldn't match our house, tho