UNIVERSAL

DESIGN

MASTER

BATH

DESCRIPTION: Alicia and Mike Schafer, empty nesters in their 60’s looking to have their master bathroom remodeled with a spa like feel. Alicia has a bad hip and anticipates hip replacement in her future.

SOLUTION: Designed a spa master bath giving an open and airy ambiance to the space by utilizing soothing colors and the most up-to-date products and features. While reflecting their style keeping in mind their age and design needs such as, aging in place. In addition, having Mrs. Shafer recovery from hip surgery in mind for mobility. A Universal Design approach was created for the couple so the newly renovated master bath could be used no matter of their age or ability.

CONCEPT: A sleek contemporary design inspired by blue waters and sun filled days for Mr. and Mrs. Shafer’s master bathroom. Combining vinyl wall-covering, blue subway with a wave design and unique shingle wall tiles, will create a fresh new space which reflects exuberant clean lines and a light and bright space. By adding skylights and keeping the windows open, incorporates biophilic features into the room. Material selection adds that touch of bold accent color to the space; while adding special features such as chromatherapy tub and artificial cove lighting to bring the ability and ambiance to relax after a long day.

WHAT: Residential Bath Project: 

Client: Alicia and Mike Schafer

SIZE: 220 sqft (21 m2)

WHERE: Houston Texas

WHEN: OCT 2015