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Bathing Beauties
These winning baths brim with fine design and unmistakable charm.
by Emily Schnitzler
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You have unpacked your boxes and acquainted yourself with your new neighborhood; everything has fallen into place quite smoothly. But now, it’s time to focus on your bath design. Our sister magazine, St. Louis Homes & Lifestyles, welcomes autumn each year by declaring the winners of the 2009 Baths of the Year contest. Assessing new, remodeled or updated baths from around the area, a panel of judges determines the winners within several categories, including aesthetics, space planning, functionality and use of technology. These winning baths present luxurious design ideas and a great deal of inspiration for your own project. Let these pages be your guide as you embark on your remodeling journey.
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Platinum Winner - 150 sq. ft. and above
A cozy respite for everyday relaxation, this bath, designed by Jenny and Todd Rausch of Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath, features a collection of the homeowner’s antique furniture, which lends a history-rich feel to the space. Wood-paneled walls create a built-in appearance, polished by touches of granite throughout. Evoking femininity and comfort, it is?a space that echoes the style of the 80-year-old English Tudor-style home.
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Gold Winner - 150 sq. ft. and above
This master bath, designed by Joyce Bishop of Cutter’s Custom Kitchens & Baths – inspired by the custom fabric in the master bedroom – incorporates a combination of functional task lighting and soft sconce lighting to create a space with a wonderful ambience and classic elegance. Curved soffits over a storage-filled dual sink vanity and makeup area contribute to the bath’s graceful appeal, wrapping the space in softness, warmth and relaxation.
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Platinum Winner - 101 - 149 sq. ft.
As part of a fabulous master suite addition on a Victorian home located in a district on the National Register of Historic Places, this serene bath was designed by Chris Berry of brooksBerry Kitchens & Baths. A reclaimed 100-year-old claw foot tub and a Venetian-style mirror create a personalized and environmentally friendly ambience. Modern amenities and abundant storage help make the space as functional as it is beautiful.
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Gold Winner - 101 - 149 sq. ft.
Spa-like amenities define this modern master bath, designed by Kelly Schellert, ASID, of Sedoria for a young couple that envisioned a brilliant transformation from a tiny master bath space into a large, open retreat. The bath evokes a soothing spa-like feel with luxe, modern materials, separate vanities and air bath within a deluxe steam shower. Glass tiles and a serene, sea-inspired color palette punctuate the well-designed space.
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Platinum Winner - 100 sq. ft. and under
Sustainability, aging in place and modern technology were paramount elements in this sophisticated, traditional bath designed by Kelly Schellert, ASID, of Sedoria in collaboration with Jean Merson, ASID, of E. Jeannie Merson Interiors. The cozy, functional space is characterized by a blend of thoughtful details and unique features, including hydronic tubing for continuous floor warmth and separated his-and-hers vanities.
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Gold Winner - 100 sq. ft. and under
Interior designers Connie Novotny and Marcia Herrmann of The Final Touch chose a natural palette with textural layers to transform this bath into a spa-like retreat that evokes a feeling of warmth and comfort. An antique sideboard, having once belonged to the homeowner’s grandmother, serves as the vanity. Uncut Wisconsin and Missouri natural flagstone inlaid on the floor and around the tub is this tranquil bath’s distinguishing feature. |
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