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One material, three finishes
A single limestone runs as floor, vanity top and shower bench in honed, brushed and split finishes.
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Bathroom · Los Altos, Peninsula · 2024
Los Altos Primary Bath
The brief was one sentence: make it the quietest room in the house. Everything else followed from that.
- Size
- 260 sq ft
- Scope
- Design + build management
- Duration
- 5 months
- Accessibility
- Step-free throughout
The brief
- Replace a compartmented 1990s layout with one open, calm room.
- Bring daylight into a space with only one exterior window.
- Design for ageing in place without it reading as an accessible bathroom.
The approach
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Light from above
A new skylight over the wet room doubles the daylight without adding a window to the elevation.
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Flush thresholds
A linear drain and level floor make the shower step-free — which also makes the room feel larger.
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Storage that stays dry
The oak vanity is set clear of the wet zone with concealed drawers for daily items.
Renderings
Five views of the finished design.
Materials
- Honed limestone
- Micro-cement
- Rift oak vanity
- Frameless glass
- Brushed nickel
The outcome
- Delivered in five months with no schedule slip.
- Fully step-free and future-proofed without any clinical detailing.
- The room is used morning and evening as intended — slowly.
“It's the only room in the house where nobody is in a hurry.”
Next step
Begin with a complimentary in-home consultation
Ninety minutes in your home to talk through scope, sequencing and budget. No cost, no obligation.