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he home, built in 1909, was one of the first mansions
constructed in University City. The current owners have
transformed the entire home, and it was time for the master
bath to be refreshed. RSI Kitchen & Bath was challenged with
turning a small bathroom with one pedestal sink, toilet and
clawfoot tub into a luxurious master suite. The owners had been
showering inside the small clawfoot tub for years, so a separate
shower was at the top of the list of must-haves for the new
design. The design called for repurposing four rooms and part
of a hallway to create the new layout, which would include a
bathroom, a functional closet and a room just for shoes. The
final design doubled the size of the bathroom and allowed for
his-and-her vanity areas, a two-person shower and a separate
toilet room with a linen cabinet. The clawfoot tub was situated
into the new bathing area to provide for a quiet, relaxing space
with a comfortable chair. Classic-styled cabinetry, durable
quartz countertops, marble-look porcelain wall tile and heated
tile floors create a timeless look. Venetian gold faucets and accents
add that extra touch of luxury. The elements all combine to
achieve a grand master bathroom suite that will hopefully
endure the next 100 years.Why the judges love it: We love how the style of the new
design still fits with the period of the home. A beautiful mix of
traditional details with a nod to a more updated look done in a
clean way. This new layout is so much more functional. See
stlouishomesmag.com for resources.Photography by Anne MatheisT
RSI Kitchen & Bath
PLATINUM WINNER
More than 200 square feet