Relaxing Contemporary Bathroom by Holly Rickert

2011 NKBA Design Competition - Powder Room: First Place

This is a petite and impactful space. Withstanding the many daily uses of a family, as well as the duties of a powder room to visiting guests, this area provides a powerful yet calming presence. Natural slate walls and herringbone wood grain porcelain tile floors form the sturdy skeletal support for this striking beauty. An oversized 30" fabric chandelier suspended overhead and a substantial black granite vessel sink sits on the upper of two thick bamboo cantilevered counter surfaces. Two large antiqued mirror cherry cabinets provide storage and the mirrored alcove adds a layered dimensional quality. Through each of these strong components, there is unity in a graphically-appealing space. The vivid qualities belie the hard-working materials at its core. Substantial in functionality and visual impact, the designer has achieved an exceptionally well-rounded design.

Co-designer: Julia Kleyman