Cincinnati April 2021

“These long-time clients had prioritized
other projects throughout the
rest of their home for years and were
finally ready to invest in a modern
oasis that was all their own,” says
designer Michelle Mixter.
When the design phase began, the
words “modern” and “clean” were
introduced often into the conversation.
As to specifics, the couple wanted
to maximize storage space, eliminate
an unsafe, bulky tub deck, and
install a generously-sized shower and
tub to accommodate an especially tall
homeowner.
To give the couple room to maneuver,
Mixter dedicated literally half of
the room’s square footage to a wet
room area. The original design had a
lot of wasted space and featured an
awkward shared shower and toilet
room. Moving the shower into the
main part of the bathroom gained
enough space for a new linen closet.
The tub was replaced with a custom
74-inch bathtub and the shower
space was designed without walls on
two of its sides for plenty of elbow
room.
“The vanity wall was designed as a
focal point,” Mixter says. “It needed
to be dramatic to balance the oversized
tub and shower area.”
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1 The matte tile flooring in the shower
area was treated with a coating to make
the surface especially slip resistant. 2 A
custom tub was ordered to fit tight in the
corner so that more space could be dedicated
to the shower area.