30 AUGUST 2019 STLOUISHOMESMAG.COM
fter 18 years of using her master bath, the client was ready to breathe
some fresh air into the outdated bath construction with builder-grade
materials. She was seeking a relaxing space where she could get ready for work
each morning and unwind after a long day. Design firm, Youtopia Designs, along
with Berkley Construction focused on making the new design fresh and modern.
A freestanding tub was also a must for the homeowner. As the designers got
to know their client, they gained further insight into her African heritage and
decided to incorporate aspects of her culture into the overall design. The first
thing they did was flip the original tub and shower locations for better circulation
in the room. A small, white rhombus mosaic tile was used on the shower floor,
which leads your eye to the tiled, curved wall. Adjacent to the rhombus tile is an
oversized wall tile that incorporates various earth tones and creates asymmetrical
balance in the room. The designers interpretation of African influence is
characterized with ethnic patterns on the throw pillows and rugs. They also
incorporated an abstract painting featuring a woman wearing traditional
accessories harkening back to the client’s heritage.Why the judges love it: We like how the designers changed the tub and shower
location to create a wet area. The curved wall behind the tub is an unexpected
design detail. The use of color is very effective in the space.
See stlouishomesmag.com for resources.Photography by Darin WoodYoutopia Designs and Berkley Construction
GOLD WINNER
55 - 150 square feetA