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FIRST PLACE / PRIMARY BATH
Trish Knight & Nicole Varga
Knight Varga Interiors
Photo: Janis Nicolay Photography
Forever Home — This primary ensuite bath was a dream to
design! The space is generous and the view across the city is
outstanding. This is one room in a residential new build project
that we worked on for three years. We were fortunate to have a
trusting client that respected and embraced our vision, and they
are thrilled with the results.
The design needed to create a warm contemporary balance of
"His and Hers" likes, needs, and personality in a single room while
hiding storage seamlessly for everything from cosmetics to linen
and towels.
The room needed to function for both parties simultaneously
while being sufficiently quiet for one partner to sleep if the other
rose early or stayed up late.
Taking advantage of the view and the ample natural light while
maintaining privacy was also a consideration.
DESIGN SOLUTIONS:
• For privacy, we had Smart Glass Windows installed with the
switch added to the home control system. One touch and the
windows go from clear to completely obscured, providing
privacy while still allowing light through.
• To aid in soundproofing the room, we designed the WC in the
corner furthest from the bedroom and added a solid-core white
oak door. In the bedroom itself, we clad the shared wall with
full-height closed storage and stone slab material.
• To address the size of the room, we bumped out a feature wall
centered on a large freestanding black tub, ran a floating bench
under the window for plants and towels when in the tub, and
utilized smoked glass for the shower, giving it a larger presence.
• "His and Hers" storage is tucked behind vertically clad floor-to-
ceiling white oak columns flanking the floating vanity.
Special features include: walls clad in Dekton slabs; smoked
glass shower with "His and Hers" handheld showers set to their
preferred temperatures; a custom Corian sink and counter
integrated as one for a sleek look and ease of cleaning; Smart
Glass windows.
