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THIS PAGE : A glass stall shower with white Carrara marble title and a pebble mosaic floor replaced the drab tub and shadowy corner shower to better suit the growing adolescent kids in the shared Jack and Jill bathroom . RIGHT PAGE : The primary bathroom suite received an upgrade in both size and style , extending a walk-in closet into unused garage space .

shower area . Both received upgraded white custom vanities and Calacatta Classique quartz countertops .
In the shared bathing area , a double window topped with a semicircle lets in loads of natural light . Before , a stand-alone basic tub far too small for the space sat below the windows and an adjoining shower stall with a single glass door occupied the far corner . Shared by two middle- and high-schoolers , this dark and cramped space wasn ’ t ideal . To brighten the space , the Red House design team gutted the wall separating the two and merged the bathing area into a glass shower with white Carrara marble tile and a pebble mosaic floor . New hues of gray natural slate floors contrast well against the walls repainted Benjamin Moore Oyster Shell .
After the kitchen and shared bathroom received a complete one-eighty , the owners called back Red House for a new project : the primary bathroom .
Similar to the kids ’ bathroom , the primary suite held a lot of potential , but the natural light and tall ceilings weren ’ t utilized to their maximum . While there was plenty of headroom , there wasn ’ t nearly enough floor space to accommodate the homeowners ’ needs . The previous layout felt cramped and the couple didn ’ t have nearly as much closet space as desired . The standing shower was narrow while the soaking tub below the sink took up too much real estate .
The homeowners wanted a traditional style with some slightly transitional details , says Red House . For an indoor soak , a smaller , sleek freestanding tub replaced the built-in under the windows to create a more airy and spa-like feel . It has the feel of a clawfoot tub infused with an updated design . The tub ’ s modern features hides plumbing on the inside and mounts the faucet on the edge , allowing it to be completely freestanding . A rectangular walk-in shower with half-glass , half-wainscotting walls breaks up the room while offering some privacy . A bench opposite the shower head makes for a comfortable spot for relaxation . The pebble tiled
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