From builder-grade to boutique serenity
The Spa guest retreat
Design Approach
Removed the unnecessary dividing wall between the vanity and toilet to open up the layout and improve functionality and flow.
Replaced the cold-feeling tile floor with large-format greige porcelain for a warmer, softer foundation.
Installed floor-to-ceiling Zellige tile on key walls, including around the shower, to introduce handcrafted texture, light-catching depth, and a spa-like sensory experience.
Upgraded the outdated tub to a deep soaking bath for a more restorative and luxurious bathing moment.
Added a built-in shower niche for streamlined storage with a cleaner visual impact.
Customized the vanity and introduced a hand-carved travertine vessel sink to bring organic warmth and sculptural presence.
Selected a wall-mounted faucet and modern mirror for visual lightness and sophistication.
Layered brass and black fixtures for an elevated contrast.
Installed updated overhead and sconce lighting to create ambient, layered illumination.
The Outcome
The bathroom now feels like a boutique retreat for guests—warm, calm, and quietly luxurious. What was once sterile and segmented is now open, flowing, and grounded in natural texture and tone. The deeper soaking tub invites slower moments, while the sculptural vessel sink and elevated finishes bring intentional beauty into daily use. Layered lighting softens the atmosphere, transforming everyday routines into something more restful and refined. It no longer functions as just a room — it feels like an experience.
AFTER
BEFORE
Once a builder-grade guest bathroom with a dated tub, cold tile, and an awkward dividing wall that offered no privacy, the space felt sterile, cramped, and visually disconnected. The goal was to remove the heaviness and introduce warmth, flow, and a calming, boutique-level experience grounded in natural tones and texture.
