classic retreat

by Heather Shoning

This classic Territorial style home—with its painted wood ceiling, square wooden beams and windows with muntins— embraces those design elements while blending them seamlessly with contemporary finishes such as a glass-enclosed shower and brushed nickel fixtures. The homeowners wanted an open shower with a bench seat, so Tierra Concepts’ Keith Gorges designed a drop-in tub unit with a banco that flows through into the shower for a sleek, beautiful architectural element. The space is on the second floor overlooking the Bosque River, so it was natural to include a private area for the homeowners to enjoy that. “We added a veranda to sit,” Gorges says. “When you can open the bathroom to an outdoor area, it adds a luxurious element to the space.”

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Builder: Tierra Concepts, Inc.; Interior design: Violante & Rochford Interiors; Bathtub/Fixtures/ Sinks: Santa Fe by Design; Cabinetry: H and S Craftsman LLC; Countertops: Counter Intelligence; Flooring/Backsplash: Allbright & Lockwood