When space is limited, every decision carries greater weight.​

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When our client first approached us, the brief was deceptively simple: reimagine the primary bathroom in their beautiful 1920s Buena Vista home while preserving the spirit of the original architecture. With just 45 square feet to work with, every move had to work harder -- balancing function, storage, and visual impact within a very compact footprint.

The palette of the adjoining primary bedroom guided the direction: deep blues, warm creams, and soft greys. Our goal was to bring richness and dynamism to the space without allowing that depth of color to overwhelm it.

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A failing shower tray had been leaking for some time, making the shower enclosure the project’s natural focal point. While a sliding shower door would have offered a marginal space-saving advantage, its overhead track would have visually interrupted the room and lowered the perceived height of the space. Instead, we designed a subdivided glass enclosure with a hinged door, preserving both access and a cleaner visual line.

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A warm mid-grey tile wraps the walls to wainscot height, finished with a contrasting pencil trim -- a detail that nods to the home’s 1920s origins. Underfoot, a small-scale hex tile keeps the floor feeling light and expansive while reinforcing the historic language of the house, echoed again in the shower niche. Above, a floral wallpaper encircles the room, layering in softness and pattern while deepening its period character. Quartz detailing at the vanity, shower niche, and bench seat brings warmth and continuity throughout.

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Storage was another priority. We designed custom cabinetry to maximize both drawer and concealed storage while remaining appropriately scaled to the new 1920s-inspired pedestal sink. Chrome decorative hardware and a triple sconce add just enough polish, reflecting light and lending softness to the room, alongside a sheer Mock Roman shade.

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The result is a bathroom that feels layered, functional, and deeply in keeping with the house itself; proof that even the smallest spaces can carry both character and complexity when designed with intention.