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Snowberry’s Traditional Main Bathroom Reveal

June 28, 2022 By Juliet 30 Comments

Are you ready for

Snowberry’s Traditional Main Bathroom Reveal?!

Bathroom vanity vignette

Images by Monica Vargas Photography

It’s been over three years since we first visited Snowberry on a rainy winter day.

Ten days later the house was ours.

And the enormity of the renovation ahead set it.

Today it’s all about the main bathroom.

Bath Tub Caddy Tray

Here’s what it looked like when we bought the house.

(real estate listing photos)

Main Bath Real Estate Photo
Main Bathroom Before

It took about six months from purchase date to demo day.

Drafting and redrafting plans.

Applying for permits.

During that period I had lots of time to visit the house.

Thinking about how I wanted the finished spaces to look and feel.

Main Bath Tub Before

Why was it ever a thing to put carpet in a bathroom?

Aside from the carpet, you could kill yourself getting in and out of the tub.

Sunken bathtub before renovation

The shower was cruise ship cabin size.

Only smaller.

And the vanity only 31″ high.

Fine for a child, but not an adult.

Pro Tip – it’s a good thing for all bathroom vanities to be 36″ height.

Kids can use bathroom stools like these until they’re grown.

Teens and upward will appreciate the more civilized height.

Obviously there are situations where this is impractical. And it is just my opinion.

Main Bath Shower Before
Main Bath Vanity Before

Let the fun begin …


During demo niece Shelby came over to see what was going on.

She’s very interested in design and a great sounding board.

Two women standing in demo'd bathroom
Woman standing in demo'd bathroom

The entire house renovation lasted nearly nine months.

Main Bathroom Design Inspiration:

Schumacher’s Sinhala Linen Print fabric in Sky.

And Snowberry’s Farrow & Ball color palette.

All details and sources are listed at the end of the post.

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Schumacher Sinhala Linen Print
Paint Color Wheel and design blueprints

Here’s how the bathroom looked the day we (finally) moved in.

Main bathroom double vanity

Notice the missing mirror?

It was damaged during installation.

Main Bathroom Vanity

Where’s the chandelier?

Our electrician wasn’t big on installing chandelier beads.

He felt all my light fixture choices were overly labor intensive.

Stand alone bathtub

We used the same MTI bathtub in our Fidalgo Island home.

It’s not too fussy and not too modern.

It’s just right.


 

We decided on a curbless shower.

And love it.

Large White Shower

Two months and a little zhushing later …

Main bathroom vanity styled

The vanity is over 9′ in length and hard to capture in one shot.

Bathroom vanity vignette

 

Gray bathroom vanity

I chose a beaded inset cabinet style.

And quartzite for the countertop.

Quartzite is more durable than marble.

And so far it shows no etching or staining like marble can (and does).

This drives Jim crazy and he said ‘absolutely no marble’ at Snowberry.

Except in the kitchen.

Which he now regrets.


For the window coverings, I worked with Mary Ann from Classic Casual Home.

I couldn’t love them more.

Here’s Mary Ann with her drapery fabricator figuring things out.


 


Confession – I’m not wild about a stand alone tub.

I love the idea and the look of it.

But as an avid bath taker, I find it less than ideal.

First of all, where to put your stuff?

Soaps, books, candles, water wine glasses, etc.?

Ok, a tub caddy looks nice.

But be careful bending your knees.

I recently sent my (lit) candle, book and new edition of Vanity Fair tumbling into the water.

Not relaxing at all.

The Serena & Lily stool is great.

But unless I remove the plant to hold my bath stuff it’s useless.

Aside from looking cute.

Maybe a bigger stool would work, but it just starts to get complicated.

I like a tub deck.

Sorry, not sorry.

Bath tub and drapery

The infamous tub caddy.

With my favorite design book, Style & Simplicity, from Ted Kennedy Watson.

I’ve given this book to everyone I know.

He has a new book coming out in the August available for pre-order.

I have, of course.

Bath Tub Caddy Tray

 

Shower Niche

The shower bench & niche trim are remnants from our quartzite slabs.

Pro Tip: Measure the height of the things you keep in the shower (shampoo bottles, body wash, etc.) before deciding on niche size.


We heated the floors.

All the way into the shower.

Including the shower bench.


I finally found as spot for my beloved Mick Jagger photograph.

Our photographer friend, George Rose, took it in 1981.

 

Main Bath Pin Collage

DETAILS AND SOURCES ~

  • Farrow & Ball Paint Colors – Vanity: Manor House Gray No.265 / Walls, Millwork & Trim: Strong White No.2001 / Ceiling: All White No. 2005
  • Cabinetry – Custom by The Cabinet Masters (Concord)
  • Countertop – Quartzite slabs from Pietra Fina, Inc. (Hayward)
  • Tile – Floors: 3 x 12 Carrara marble tiles / Shower walls & ceiling: 3 x 12 white gloss ceramic tiles from Siena Tile & Stone (San Ramon)
  • Shower Tile – 3 x 12 ceramic white gloss tile
  • Finished Plumbing purchased at Premier Bath &  Kitchen (Walnut Creek).  MTI Laney 2 Soaking Tub / Graff Camden Tub Filler, Thermal Shower Trim, Widespread Lavatory Faucets in Polished Nickel / Kohler Memoirs Toilet / Kohler Memoirs Under-mount Sinks
  • Lighting purchased at Walnut Creek Lighting.  Wall Sconces / Semi-Flushmount Chandelier
  • Hardware (polished nickel) – Emtek Westwood Cabinet Pulls  / Emtek Norwich Cabinet Knobs / Graff Camden Towel Rings / Graff Camden Tissue Holder
  • Towel Hooks – RH Vintage Hook
  • Door Hardware: Emtek Old Town Knob, clear with Rectangular Rosette, oil-rubbed bronze
  • Window – Pella Architect Awning Vent
  • Drapery Design, Fabrication & Installation  Classic Casual Home
  • Drapery Panel Fabric – Schumacher Sinhala Linen Print in Sky

Accessories ~

Vanity Tray /  Diptyque Candle / Glass Canisters / Bathtub Mat / Teak Stool / Bath Caddy / Tissue Ring / RH Modern Lit Extension Mirror / RH Vintage Vanity Mirror, similar here

I love these bath and hand towels and this runner-size bath mat.

Shop the look by clicking images below ~ 

 

So there you have it,

Snowberry’s traditional main bathroom reveal.

What do you think?

Would you like to see more before an afters?

I recently shared the main bedroom renovation here.

As well as …

The revamped main closet, great room, kitchen, library and guest bath.

As always, I appreciate your visit and welcome your thoughts in the comments below.

Cheers from Snowberry!

 



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  1. Mary Ann Pickett says

    June 28, 2022 at 5:08 am

    This is one of the most beautiful bathrooms I have ever seen. Such great vision you have! This really makes me want to redo ours!!! Except for the hassle that will ensue. But I’d love to make ours at least half as pretty as yours! Thanks for the mention!
    Have a great day! Looking forward to Atlanta.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      MA, that’s so kind of you to say … and you played a big role in it. I can’t wait to see your bathroom redo … I already know it will be the most fabulous of the fabulous. But, sigh, it’s a pain in the you-know-where to live through. Looking forward to Hotlanta! xo

      Reply
  2. Marty says

    June 28, 2022 at 6:19 am

    It is stunning, I love every detail. You did an amazing job with your design.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      Thank you so much, Marty! It’s so funny that our two bathrooms are my favorite rooms in t he house … decor wise! Haha! xo

      Reply
  3. Gray says

    June 28, 2022 at 6:20 am

    Having just done the same thing in our master bath, I know how much work and time this took! You will just love this redo and it looks gorgeous. We used similar styles and colors! So jealous of your shower bench and heated no less! We did not have room for that – our bathroom was like a closet. We enlarged it as much as we could. Nice work Juliet – it’s just gorgeous!

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    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      Good morning, Gray. Something I didn’t mention, we took about 2′ from another bedroom in order to gain the space for a water closet and a decent sized shower. I would never have thought to heat the shower floor or the bench. My contractor mentioned it. Brilliant! Love him. I’d love to see your new bathroom … I’m sure its fabulous! xo

      Reply
  4. Deb Pogacar says

    June 28, 2022 at 6:25 am

    I am am avid bath taker too!! I love all the detail and can’t imagine why people chose to put carpet in bathrooms either !!! You are beyond talented!

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:27 pm

      Deb … the carpet thing is a real head scratcher. I’ve been thru more homes than I care to count that have carpeted bathrooms. Ewe. You are the sweetest. Thank you for stopping by! xo

      Reply
  5. Scarlett of SPRUCE @sprucestudioshoppe says

    June 28, 2022 at 7:42 am

    I personally love the look of a stand alone tub (yours is gorgeous) but I prefer a tub deck for too (also sorry, not sorry).

    I love how you framed out your vanity mirrors. Did you have the molding/framing done first then had the mirrors attached/glued to the walls?

    It’s all lovely and very Juliet!
    XO
    ~Scarlett

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      Hi Scarlett … a woman after my own heart. It’s tough to beat the look of the stand alone tub … it’s lovely. But we bath takers think differently. That said, with our water shortages I’m not taking many baths so its ceased to be an issue. If I ever move to a wetting climate you can be sure I’ll have a nice deck with drop in tub. Haha! And, yes, our vanity was framed in (the entire room is paneled) and mirrors were attached last. Good thing I wasn’t here the day they did the installation and one broke. Yikes. Stuff happens. xo

      Reply
  6. Diane says

    June 28, 2022 at 8:25 am

    I also did a 36” vanity, but now regret that. Losing over 3 inches in height as I’ve aged has left me feeling like a perpetual child struggling to not make a mess at the sink. Stools are not a good idea for the elderly.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:23 pm

      Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. Obviously there are situations where vanity (and kitchen counter) height must be adjusted for specific circumstances. Thanks for pointing that out. xo

      Reply
  7. LA CONTESSA says

    June 28, 2022 at 9:01 am

    YOU GAVE ME THAT BOOK!
    XXX

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 1:20 pm

      I did!!! xo

      Reply
  8. Calypso in the Country says

    June 28, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    What a stunning bathroom! I love the window fabric and all your tile choices. I’m adding your bathroom to my inspiration file for when I finally get around to renovating ours! I know what you mean about the tub – I love the look of the free standing ones but there’s so much space to put things when you have a tub deck…or in my case, a monstrous jacuzzi tub! Anyway, great job – enjoy!
    Cheers!
    Shelley

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks so much,Shelley. The tub dilemma is a tough one. When you get around to doing your bathroom I’ll be interested to know what you decide. Truthfully, our plans called for a tub deck but we ran into a framing issue alongside the vanity and pivoted to the stand alone tub. I really should get a bigger stool!!! Have a great week! xo

      Reply
  9. Annemarie Byrnes says

    June 28, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    Juliet,
    You have exquisite taste. I think I have every space in your home pinned for inspiration. I especially love the Schumacher fabric and it would go so well in my living room. We are just starting the update so I may be able to make that happen.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Annemarie, the Schumacher fabric was originally intended for our family room shades. Then I found something that worked better in that space and was determined to use the Schumacher fabric … so bedroom and bathroom it was. I love it and it works in almost any room situation. I’m excited for you to getting close to your refresh … I’d love to know what fabrics you choose! xo

      Reply
  10. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    June 28, 2022 at 5:02 pm

    Your bathroom looks incredible. I love the drapery and the bath. We are just planning a bathroom renovation so thank you for the inspiration.

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 9:15 pm

      Caro! How exciting! It’s so fun planning a redo, and its great after. Not so fun in the midst of it. I wish you luck … it will be fabulous! xo

      Reply
  11. kim says

    June 28, 2022 at 5:12 pm

    Juliet what a beautiful renovation an lovely choices. You have the best taste! I still am waiting for my window covering and will do a master bath post. Can you believe it took me 3 years to order them? We also have heated floors and love them.. Not in the shower though! That sounds very nice. We have the stand alone tub and I have a stool next to it, but never enough room for what you need in the tub.. Still I would do it again.
    Funny our electrician made us put our chandelier together too. He was like no.

    I think the window coverings are so pretty in the space too. They are the perfect pop with the neutrals. Love all of the luxe details, knobs and faucets. The paneling is just elegant and you have a nice size space here. That is a true luxury too. Your little caddy with the candle and everything… so pretty. Bathroom heaven!
    Thanks for letting us peek. Love to see Snowberry, private spaces revealed!
    xo

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 9:18 pm

      Kim, I think you and I live parallel lives. As you know I got to a certain point in some of our rooms and then everything came to a screeching halt. Sometimes it just takes time and patience for the right thing to come along. I can’t wait to see your new window coverings. I know they’ll be amazing … your entire house is amazing. xo

      Reply
  12. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    June 28, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    Juliet, the main bath like every other room at Snowberry is perfection! I love all of your choices. Our style is very similar and although we are currently working on the kitchen we have already designed and ordered everything for the bath. In the beginning we were going to do a stand alone tub but then we realized that we were designing a bath for the age we are now not the future. God willing this is our last move and we want to grow old in this house, a freestanding tub isn’t practical. Sigh…
    Mary Ann is amazing! Her classic style is perfect in every home.
    So excited for your guys to be in ATL. Cannot wait to hear all about it.
    Have a great week,
    xo Elizabeth

    Reply
    • Juliet says

      June 28, 2022 at 9:22 pm

      I hear you, Elizabeth. Snowberry was to be our ‘drop dead’ house … we’ll see how that pans out. Mary Ann was a huge help … I always know what I want but not how to make it happen. And draperies … length, height, pleats, rods, etc. – overwhelming. Mary Ann never fail to know exactly the right thing to do and how to do it! I’m going to miss her being nearby. So excited about your kitchen. And, bathroom too!!! Exciting. Ok, about Atlanta … I’m starting to get nervous about the heat! I’m a delicate California flower!!! 😉 xoxo

      Reply
  13. Wendy McMonigle says

    June 28, 2022 at 9:48 pm

    So lovely Juliet. I love the color of the cabinets and those amazing curtains.
    Mick seems to look right at home hanging in your bathroom as well.

    Reply
  14. Heidi says

    June 29, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    Hi Juliet,
    This is a beautiful room! We have similar taste so of course I love what you’ve done! I have some of the same features in our main bath and love the giant stand-alone tub. I looks so good. However, I rarely use it! Takes so much water I feel guilty.
    Our gigantic shower does get a ton of use and I love walking into it every morning! If I were remodeling today I would choose all of the same finishes you chose. The tile work especially looks so elegant and timeless.
    So pretty Juliet!
    Xo Heidi

    Reply
  15. Cindy says

    June 29, 2022 at 6:03 pm

    Juliet your bathroom is stunning. Love the vanity and Quartzsite is the way to go. Especially with makeup.

    Love the softness
    It looks like a spa. Pinned

    Reply
  16. martha foss says

    June 30, 2022 at 9:30 pm

    Your bathroom is beautiful!! I love the look of the tub- even though I hardly ever take a bath. We didn’t do a bathtub when we remodeled- just a extra large shower–I wanted to do curbless-but f forgot to mention that little detail to the contractor -and 1 week into the re-building-it was too late as they had already cut the slab up…it was just too expensive for them to come back and redo that. Oh well-live and learn!! Your drapes bring so much beauty into the bathroom!! I love the feeling and the color choice!! Just stunning!

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    • Juliet says

      July 2, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Thanks, Martha! I know what you mean about not telling your contractor in time. I had plenty of incidents where I intended to communicate something and by the time I did it was too late. Oops! I’m sure your bathroom is fabulous … curb or not. And quite honestly the curb has its benefits … I could go either way. Hope you have the best weekend! xo

      Reply
  17. Tammy says

    July 2, 2022 at 6:40 pm

    What a stunning bathroom, Juliet! It’s a dream space. That Schumacher’s fabric is one of my favorites. It’s lovely.

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