Sprucehill Residence

Client wishes:

• provide a bright and airy room 

• better use of space 

• to correct a poorly laid out bathroom with shoddy plumbing

• maintaining the four piece bathroom while increasing storage space 

• provide an amazing shower and bath experience 

 Challenges:

• since the ensuite bathroom is located on the third floor of the home, the sloped roof line presented space planning challenges to provide adequate headspace 

• in addition to fitting in a four piece bathroom, a full size washer and dryer had to be incorporated into the design

• to provide additional natural light 

Solutions:

• in order to provide headroom height for the vanity area, the south wall was brought forward into the bathroom giving sufficient height for both vanity, wall sconces, and mirror

• two skylights were added into the space to bring more natural light and provide an indoor/outdoor feeling

• one skylight centered above the new tub location and another in the shower to provide additional headroom

• custom millwork was designed surrounding washer and dryer to provide more storage within the sloped roof line 

• existing bathtub was relocated from centre of bathroom for better flow and use of space

Features:

• to exemplify the height of the space, the roof trusses were exposed and cladded in white oak veneer 

• Wall niches were tiled with stone mosaics and added in both shower and tub area 

• Mixed matte and semi-polished porcelain tiles give the bathroom a natural and soothing atmosphere