Master Suite: A Bathroom Retreat
Adjacent to the master bedroom, we constructed a master bathroom featuring a water closet and a shower with a rain shower head, enveloped in marble tiles both on the walls and floor. The vanity, painted in Benjamin Moore’s Coventry Gray, held a quartz countertop hosting vessel sinks, complemented by brass faucets and accompanied by new mirrors and lighting fixtures. To maintain harmony with the house's aesthetic, bathroom accessories such as the towel rack, toilet paper holder, and towel hook were chosen in a combination of brass and matte black finishes.
On the opposing side of the bathroom, we installed a clawfoot tub and had it stored in our garage until we hired 5 movers to bring it up to the second floor.
Seeking to enhance the space across from the tub, I painted an archway and installed shelves. After considering the size and placement, I sketched a preliminary outline of the arch's shape on the wall.
Once I had settled on the size and location of the painted arch, I traced the shape onto the wall. Using a straight edge, such as a yardstick or long level, I penciled on the outside vertical lines of the arch.
To connect these two vertical lines and form the curve at the top of the arch, I measured and marked the exact center point between the two arch edges. Then, I measured the distance from the center of the arch to the edge and cut a string that length, plus an inch or two extra. Tying the string to my pencil and taping the other end to the wall at the center point of the arch, I held the string taut and rotated it from edge to edge, marking the wall with the pencil as I did so. This process ensured I had an even semi-circle to form the top of the arch.
Initially, I attempted to eye the vertical lines, but I noticed they were not perfectly straight. To fix this, I used a laser leveler to ensure the vertical lines were perfectly straight, thereby integrating the arch into the vertical lines.
With the archway completed, I mounted shelves within the arch, serving not only to provide functionality but also to add a visual element to the room.
