Bathrooms & Powder-Rooms
The Glennon Residence, Chicago
A Bathroom for an urbane, sophisticated gentleman.
Here, the warmth of waxed-maple cabinetry meets the elegance of
granite & bronze to create a space securely masculine & traditional
yet appealingly modern & comfortable. Designed in evocation of a
hunting-lodge in the Adirondacks, this space is nevertheless uniquely
timeless in its classic palette of forest green & tan, accented by special
objets-d'art gathered from a variety of sources.
A clutch of marble & alabaster eggs collected in Rome nestle in a
crystal bowl; an miniature bronze war-horse from Imperial China
stands guard. Paisley-striped wallpaper is highlighted by gleaming
brass-and-nickel hardware; plush sage-coloured towels are ready for
the bath. An antique cloisonne bowl holds egg-shaped soaps, a
delightful surprise.
A tiled floor in deep woodland brown with bronze insets is both
playful & refined, adding greatly to the harmonious combination of
colour, texture & pattern within this space. Although this bathroom
is not overly large, Sanjay's skillful use of these principal design
elements has succeeded in creating a feeling of spaciousness & comfort.
The Miller Residence, Chicago
"And I must borrow every changing shape, to find expression"
~ T S Eliot