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Yanic Simard's

MODERN

bathroom
the project

This condo bathroom was in good working
order, but aesthetically unexciting. At the
beginning of the design process, we discovered
that none of the plumbing fixtures could be
moved due to condo restrictions, but that
didn’t stop us from giving the space a totally
new visual appeal. After months of planning
and hard work, the space was completely
transformed - despite having the same layout.

my challenge
The original design of this bathroom was
a typical white winter wonderland - the
homeowner wanted a more masculine style with
more personality.

my solution
Mixing materials was key to giving this space
life, while maintaining a spa-like serenity.
Relating tones of rich taupes and warm beiges
are found in the large limestone wall tiles, the
slim rectilinear floor mosaic, and the fish-scale
tile feature wall we created in the shower, so
the surfaces stay harmonious while providing
visual variety. The original fixtures, still in great
condition, were donated to Habitat for Humanity
to make way for slick modern options, such as
the California style walk-in shower replacing the
tub. The floor-to-ceiling glass panel framing the
shower opens the sight lines, with an oversized
vanity mirror doubling the effect again, for
a light and airy look that still speaks to a
masculine style.

“Mixing materials was key to giving
this space life while maintaining a
spa-like serenity.”

Text Yanic Simard
Photography Brandon Barré

FACT SHEET

the designer Yanic Simard
firm Toronto Interior Design
Group
background TIDG strives to
create new and innovative
spaces for a wide range of
homeowners. Their design
spectrum is anything but
narrow— from minimalist
to modern to elaborate
traditional.

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Fixtures, Aquabrass, www.aquabrass.com;
Designed by, Yanic Simard, www.tidg.ca