She didn’t want to take space from the bedroom, so she endeavored to stay within the footprint of the deck. She came up with a carefully designed plan that uses every square inch of space, with a custom vanity, a low-curb shower with custom glass enclosure, an inviting tub and a clever mix of marble slabs and tile. “I call it the small but mighty bathroom,” Myers says. “It’s small, but it packs a punch.”
To maximize counter surface, Myers chose a small undermount oval sink. “I also wanted a wall-mount faucet to keep the surface clear and keep things feeling airy,” she says. “I tried to find fixtures for this bathroom that skirt in between traditional and modern.”
The faucet is polished nickel, which coordinates with the vanity hardware.
Sink: Caxton, Kohler
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Light: Vendome in polished nickel, Visual Comfort
A large niche holds shower products. “I really like to be generous with shower niches,” Myers says. “Especially in a master bathroom, where you are likely to have two different types of shampoos and other products.”
Two polished nickel hooks on the wall keep robes and towels close by. “I’m a big fan of polished nickel, especially in historic homes,” Myers says. “It adds an element of authenticity, and also elevates the space to another level. And I love towel hooks. They allow you to drape towels beautifully.”
A polished nickel towel bar on the wall to the right of the vanity offers another spot for towels.
The design of the skirted one-piece white elongated toilet was inspired by elegant architecture and crown molding. “We put that toilet in all our bathroom remodels,” Myers says. “It’s at a great price point and has the right look for these older homes.”
Toilet: Memoirs, Kohler
Myers says they considered a freestanding tub but ultimately decided against it. “Because this bathroom is so small, it would be really hard to get plumbing fixtures just right with the door location and everything else,” she says. “The flat marble surround also gives me a place to put candles and soap, something I wouldn’t have had if I had a freestanding tub.”
The windows have black frames that add a bit of drama and contrast to the room. Motorized shades let the homeowners open and close the shades without getting in the tub. The pocket door on the left saves space.
“Not a day goes by when I don’t feel spoiled by this space,” Myers says. “Yes, it’s small. But I have everything I want in a bathroom. This space shows you don’t have to have a lot of square footage to make your master bath feel special.”
Manteucci, Jeannie. “Bathroom of the Week: Small but Mighty in 60 Square Feet” Houzz, June 15th, 2021. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/bathroom-of-the-week-small-but-mighty-in-60-square-feet-stsetivw-vs~148543578?lsmr=Platform_Email&source=ed_newsletter&bsft_aaid=329e9826-7f03-489a-bf58-7ecadf452c0f&bsft_eid=550786f8-5585-c154-9526-112bd1b1ee22&utm_campaign=06162021-pro-newsletter-designers-subject-line-test&utm_source=blueshift&utm_medium=email&utm_content=061621-pro-newsletter-designer-template-2&bsft_clkid=392dc99b-1040-4d46-80da-55c2d2c13b52&bsft_uid=d2c24d35-fe4e-429b-bf7f-84b9c65eb97e&bsft_mid=5505325d-43a6-4263-839d-6395f9acaa3f&bsft_mime_type=html&bsft_ek=2021-06-15T11%3A31%3A20Z&bsft_lx=25&bsft_tv=39&vm=thumbs
Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: Nick and Caroline Myers and their two children
Location: Oakland, California
Size: 60 square feet (5.6 square meters)
Designer: Caroline Myers Interior Design
Myers kept the space feeling open and airy with a classic light color scheme that includes various shades of white, different types of marble and shiny polished nickel finishes.
The walls and vanity are a soft white (White Dove by Benjamin Moore) and the ceiling is a crisp white (Simply White by Benjamin Moore).
The custom vanity has six drawers and a cabinet with a pullout inside. Polished nickel knobs add a touch of bling. “They’re really clean and timeless,” Myers says.
A three-door mirrored medicine cabinet provides additional storage and features interior outlets to plug in electric razors, toothbrushes and hair dryers. “I was very insistent on getting an operable medicine cabinet,” Myers says. “I think it’s critical in a small master bathroom not to miss storage opportunities.”
Medicine cabinet: PL Series, 36 by 30 by 4 inches, Robern