Mountain Bathroom

Picture a 14’6” long, narrow bathroom with entry door located on the right side of one end. Combined with the tub/shower, toilet, and vanity all on the left side of the room, we felt it necessary to try and balance out the space.

Fortunately, we were able to add 30” by borrowing it from an adjacent room. However, space was still extremely tight, since the homeowner desperately wanted a separate shower for adults and a freestanding tub for their young daughter’s bath time, while still including a double vanity.

We decided to create a “wet area” so that those showering would have a little more elbow room than in a self-contained shower stall, yet allow the daughter to splash to her heart’s content without damaging adjacent areas. This solution allowed for the separate tub and shower requested by the client and was key to addressing our biggest challenge-- de-emphasizing the linear shape of the room. A barely noticeable, linear shower drain is comfortable on the feet and the ceramic garden seat provides a spot for mom to sit during bath time and a place to prop one’s leg for shaving.

Next was figuring out a way to marry this young family’s contemporary/industrial vibe with the mountain theme and location of this timberframe home in northern New Hampshire.

“Industrial” vanity lights, Edison bulbs, and a clean-lined toilet embody the homeowner’s design wishes. A band of river-rock tile in the shower, a rustic, wood-look tile floor, rustic vanity cabinets and mirror frames, and oil-rubbed bronze faucets connect the room to its location.

Project designed by Franconia interior designer Randy Trainor. She also serves the New Hampshire Ski Country, Lake Regions and Coast, including Lincoln, North Conway, and Bartlett.