Obercreek Bathroom

Olive-green Fireclay tile creates a spa-like experience in the bathroom and fluctuates in tone throughout the day.

The same Daltile is used here, alongside Fantani plumbing components.

A mirrored wall in the back of the bathroom reflects light.

“While the house predominately enjoys a long vista down the valley, there’s a special viewpoint in the main bathroom, a slice of glazing at head height offering a peaceful perspective of the River Don and Cairngorms hills beyond,” says architect Kate Brown.

Hexagonal penny tile ascends from floor to ceiling in the skylit primary bathroom.

Dandelion cement tiles by Marrakech Design adorn the floor of the primary bathroom. The wall tile is from Daltile. The bed, seen in the mirror at right, is by Industry West.

The bathroom's shower is wheelchair accessible, if needed.

Redone with tranquility and escape in mind, the primary suite bathroom feels spa-like with a wash of Bedrodsians Magnifica Calacatta in super white.

The primary bathroom is accented with pendant lamps by Schoolhouse, a vintage wooden stool, and custom oak cabinetry with a travertine top.

Paying homage to the husband's family's tile business, employing distinct tile was one way the couple added a special touch to their vacation home.

The wife selected blue and white penny tile, alternating the 1-foot sheets to create a dynamic striped design.

The guest bathroom features bright turquoise Arcilla Field tiles by Ann Sacks and brass fixtures and fittings that will develop a patina over time. A skylight above the shower provides natural light and brightens the room.

“I’ve always been crazy about tile,” says Jessy, which is why she was heartbroken when she found the 1961 powder blue tile in the master bathroom had been scribbled on with permanent marker. “Turn right for cold water. Turn left for hot,” the wall read. The new tile is by Ann Sacks. “We tried to source products that looked appropriate for the period,” Jessy explains.

The shared wet room features a Boyce freestanding tub by Signature Hardware with west-facing views of the forest.

In the kids’ bath, a custom vanity by Christopher Derek Bruno and a ladder by Lostine extend the home’s warm material palette.

An asymmetrical Porcelanosa bathtub is tucked into its own niche.

A large freestanding tub and glass shower await in the ensuite bath of the primary bedroom.