East Austin Baths - Before and After
An inspiration image of a Santa Fe hotel drove the color story of this colorful and calm bathroom.
Written by Wilson HackPhotography by Molly Winters Culver
Photography by Molly Winters Culver
Master Bath
A solid homage to El Rey Court, this East Austin bathroom is colorful but quiet, playful but calm.
Suzanna took the bathroom down to the studs to create a blank canvas from which to begin. A rug from CB2 (an oversized runner that was cut down to size) kick-started the careful color story. Yellow hexagonal porcelain tile by Clay Imports was used throughout, matching candidly with the custom vanity painted in Stiffkey Blue by Farrow & Ball. The walls are bathed in plaster, seamlessly transitioning into the shower where waterproof Tadelakt was painstakingly applied. The level of detail continues to the wall shelving which is also plastered, unifying the lightness in order to embolden the color.
Kid's Bath
Before
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After
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The small and oddly shaped guest bathroom was transformed to create more space and functionality. With the addition of a deep soaking tub, shower, custom vanity, and medicine cabinet, the space was reinvented to better serve its purpose. The use of white oak for the medicine cabinet and custom vanity added a pop of color to the white floor-to-ceiling subway tile, while the playful floor tile injected a spirit of fun, making it a perfect space for the children it was designed for.
- Links
- Light - Cedar and Moss Ceramic
- Faucets - Kohler
- Stools - Round Top Antique fair
- Mirrors - Rejuvenation