Collection by Ephraim Paras
Bathroom collection
Tucked in a corner of the master bedroom, a curbless shower with Cea fixtures showcases a wall of patterned Italian tiles that coordinate with those used on the range hood in the kitchen.The designers sought to imbue the apartment’s minimalist framework with a handcrafted touch. “We wanted to add natural and warm elements to the palette,” Di Stefano says.
Japanese showers are usually set low down so the bather can sit on a stool and scrub, then pour cedar buckets of hot water over their heads for a refreshing rinse. This homeowner in Venice, California mounted a handheld shower head on the wall for added flexibility. The drain is under the removable cedar floor slats, keeping the room design uncluttered. Wood tubs are cleaned with a simple rinse and last for decades, as the antiseptic properties of cedar guard against mold and rot.
This ofuro was designed by Santiago Ortiz and fabricated by Bartok Design.
















