KCHG & HOME . INTERIOR . OUTDOOR . LIFESTYLE
A refreshing retreat combines a soft palette with exuberant details.
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hen the owners of this Loch Lloyd home envisioned their ultimate master bath, one captivating image kept repeating itself: a quiet
and luxurious spa-like atmosphere. “The couple wanted a retreat to refresh their senses from the moment they stepped into the room,” says designer Janine Terstriep of The Decorative Touch Ltd. in Lenexa. Terstriep and her client conceived a space that beckons
time-out from a busy world. Essential to the light-drenched masterful room’s ambience of softer moods and essential de-stressing is an extraordinary attention to detail. Played against a soothing background of eggshell blue, the room has an element of Euro-elegance designed with body and soul in mind — and the romance of the therapeutic space begins with materials that reflect a graceful convergence of beauty and function. The floor is a classic, glossy marble travertine checkerboard of Crema Marfil and Emperador Light that acts as a lustrous foundation for a room that effortlessly mixes a modern personality with Old World refinements. The stunning mosaic tile design of the staircase leading to the sunken BainUltra spa tub is a luxe combination of marble, copper and travertine that provides a slip-resistant surface. The tile accent used on the staircase and the shower surround is Primavera Rope Truffle, a subtle nod to the master bath’s European sophistication. Wallpaper in the tub area has a subtle shimmer that is accentuated by soft candlelight at night. The luscious self-lined drapery treatment flanking the entrance to the tub is another detail planned for perfection; the golden rosetoned fixtures throughout the room add a layer of warmth. The homeowners’ affinity for antique pieces is reflected in the master bath: a monogrammed chair sits at the vanity, a flirty juxtaposition against the mosaic pattern repeated from the tub staircase design. A small antique side table set with a lamp topped with a pouf of a creamy shade adds to the dramatic yet calming room; a fluffy upholstered round ottoman and a comfy window seat add to the stylish bath’s overall function of sit, breathe and relax. Terstriep says the patina of blues, chocolates and cinnamon accents in the master bath is a calculated departure from the rest of the home’s earthy palette. “The homeowners wanted this room to have a charm all its own,” she says. “Stepping into the master bath, you know you’re in a very special place. It’s a perfect transition into another world.” OCTOBER 2011 • 47