
"When Geoff and I decided to remodel our home, we went on a tour of remodeled homes and there we found Joe."
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Seattle Bathhouse Remodeling Project
This 10 by 12 foot backyard brick bathhouse boasts an open-beam ceiling of fir. The floor (radiant heated), walls, shower and soaking tub are slate tile with dark gray washed river rock and ceramic stone details. This bathhouse was designed for a slate tub rather than cedar, which had been high maintenance and prone to leaks. The tub is not a Jacuzzi. It's a deep soaking tub with built-in benches fed by a wide sheet-flow custom water spout.
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Seattle Bathhouse Remodeling Project
The charming cottage feel of the post-Victorian exterior offers little hint of the Japanese bath that lies within the 9-foot-wide structure. The double doors lead bathers directly into the showering area. Its the soaking tub, just to the right of the showr, that is the real star of the bathhouse. Japenese style cedar privacy screens topped with a small trellis detail shield the entry and cozy outdoor seating area.
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Seattle Bathroom Remodeling Project
A skylight introduces much needed light to the windowless room. Large slate tiles match the floor in the remodeled living room. Iron legs support a slate counter top with a white Kohler bowl sink perched on top. Two large, recessed medicine cabinets hide behind the vanity mirrors, flanked by Italian frosted glass scones on wall of Venetian plaster. The Douglas fire door was custom made, and will be copied throughout the house in future remodels. An 18th century bonnetirer (armoire) acts as linen closet and toy chest.