1st Place Bath
Katherine Lensmire, Seminole State College of Florida, Heathrow, FL
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“Welcome home” is the feeling this student designer wanted to create for the three women and their children who will be living in the Enchanted Makeovers home. With their life experiences in mind, the design emphasizes soothing textures and colors while maintaining the integrity of the Craftsman style. Balance and harmony between the traditional craftsman style and modern elements can be seen throughout the design. The look of hardwood floors in the main area of the residents’ bathroom is achieved by using wood-textured ceramic tile that provides durability and easy maintenance. The toilet stalls and the guest bathroom utilize traditional hexagonal ceramic tiles. Staying true to a classic Craftsman home, the designer’s plan incorporates the look of built-in cabinetry while using period pieces
yet providing modern water-conserving technology. Great care is taken so that both bathrooms maintain a homelike feel rather than an institutional one. Toilet stalls are separated in the residents’ bathroom to create personal, private spaces. The sink choices and their placement in the room enhance that goal while addressing the needs of a diverse range of occupants and meeting ADA requirements. The use of wallpaper, draperies, and accessories further contribute to a bathroom that feels like a nurturing home. The functionality of the bathrooms is another important element of the design. Interior stall doors are designed with translucent glass to allow natural light into the enclosed spaces. The built-in cabinetry
addresses the need for storage as well as providing a diaper changing area for the home’s youngest residents. Even the matching stepstool speaks to the needs of the child who wants to be “all grown up.” The finish on the five-foot high wainscot is easy to maintain. The wallpaper offers both durability and muted tones, which create a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. The residents and guest bathrooms demonstrate unity by both incorporating modern finishes and fixtures that exemplify the Craftsman style. Design elements in the total bathroom makeover showcase an aesthetically pleasing environment that truly exclaims, “Welcome home!”
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Student Design Comp
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