The common perception is that the neutral palette is limited to the tonal range of all things muddy in colour, from beige to brown, with a bit of grey thrown in for good measure. I actually take a broader view of neutral and extend my definition to include anything within the natural spectrum. Silvery ocean blues and soft grassy greens make all those muddy shades so much more dynamic with a subtle accent. Without seeming the least bit “colourful,” a healthy dose of watery grey-blue was added to this understated palette as the backdrop to the shower and vanity, and in the softer finishing touches of drapes and towels.
If you are trying to create a seamless transition between the bathroom and the shower without a curb to delineate the boundary between wet and dry zones, moving the drain from the centre of the stall is the way to go. Thanks to trough drains, you can relocate your shower drain to run the full width along one side of your shower stall. With a shallow slope to one side, you’ll be able to use any nonslip material in the size and pattern of your choice without chopping it into little pieces, thereby making the drain a disappearing act.
Having large windows in your bathroom doesn’t necessitate exposing yourself to the neighbours or keeping the drapes closed to shut out the light. When replacing windows during a renovation, you can order the panes of glass to be made from sandblasted or acid-etched glass instead of clear, so you’ll always have privacy, and light too! This mixing of traditional details and contemporary finishes is a consistent approach throughout the entire home — one that celebrates the best of all things old and new.