TOULA FAVREAU OF ACANTHUS INTERIORS
TRANSFORMS A SMALL ATTIC SPACE INTO A
BATHROOM.
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS CAN YOU TALK
ABOUT THE BATHROOM'S DESIGN AND LAYOUT?
TOULA FAVREAU The top floor of this Craftsman
bungalow had two bedrooms but no bathroom. A
narrow walk-in closet in one of the bedrooms was
sacrificed to create a new bathroom. Architectural
challenges such as a sloped ceiling and a tiny footprint
(5’ x 7’) dictated the room’s layout but didn’t prevent us
from filling the space with many wonderful features. A
new skylight now floods the tiny room with natural light
and in-floor heating makes padding around barefoot a
pleasure. Creating the illusion of a much bigger bathroom
was top of mind. To achieve this, the vanity, toilet, and
shower bench were wall-mounted and the floor tile
continues into the shower for a seamless look. Even the
linear drain is topped with the same material making it
virtually invisible. A custom glass shower wall and space-
saving pocket door were also used and optimal storage
was achieved without sacrificing valuable floor space.
People can’t believe this luxurious bathroom is only 35
square feet!
CHT CAN YOU TALK ABOUT WHAT INSPIRED THE
OVERALL DESIGN?
TF The homeowner requested a fresh, contemporary
look with clean lines. Once the crisp white tile was
selected, everything else fell into place.
CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN ELEMENT
IN THIS SPACE?
TF That’s a tough question. I like so many aspects of
this bathroom. The sloped ceiling’s proximity to the
showerhead made it necessary to tile it in order to
prevent water damage. I am really happy with the way it
turned out.
CHT WHAT IS A COMMON MISTAKE PEOPLE MAKE
WHEN DESIGNING A SMALL BATHROOM?
TF A common mistake is underestimating how much
storage is needed. Reduce clutter by creating as much
hidden storage as possible. Use the space behind walls
by recessing a medicine chest and wall cabinets. Make
the most of vanities, towel racks, and shampoo niches.
Also, avoid high-color contrasts in small spaces. Low-
contrasting colors, along with clutter-free surfaces, will
always make a room look bigger.
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Space Designed by Toula Favreau, www.acanthusinteriors.ca
Photography by Martin Knowles Photo/Media, www.mkphotomedia.com
" THIS IS A BRIGHT, AIRY, CHEERFUL, CALM SPACE - A GREAT
PLACE TO START AND END ONE’S DAY! "
Toula Favreau, Designer