tile by Oceanside Glass & Tile. One of the biggest challenges of the project was creating unique yet cohesive designs for the home’s seven bathrooms. Both Jaime and the owners wanted each bathroom to be distinct and memorable. The team accomplished this by using the same colors but different materials to create a different vibe in each bathroom. Though no two bathrooms are the same, the designs still flow from room to room throughout the house. Each bathroom has a simple yet interesting feature that makes it stand out. One bathroom, for example, uses a mosaic tile by Island Stone in an unusual way: the tile runs in front of the vanity, through the shower and up the shower wall in one line.
A herringbone pattern was used in the shower and carried on through the floor design. The porcelain slab is by Dekton, the mosaic tile is by Lunada Bay and the Stone chevron on the floor is by Artistic Tile.
Another challenge Jaime needed to overcome was correcting the window and door placements throughout the house. Often, windows are placed for the exterior aesthetics, and designers are then called upon to make those windows work within the house. Jaime also designed all the cabinetry and millwork herself. Having control over so many aspects of the project was challenging, but also allowed Jaime the freedom to make corrections and design choices where needed. A key design element utilized throughout the home is walnut wood texture. “Walnut wood tone became a grounding color,” says Jaime. “When you have neutral everywhere, you need something that’s grounding and becomes the foDesign + Decor
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