move toward modern

by Heather Shoning

When these homeowners relocated from Houston to Santa Fe, they shed a chateau-style home and all its fussy furnishings for a sleek, clean style. “Because they wanted a modern look, all of the tile is straight stacked with minimal grout lines,” says project manager Josh Shultz. In the bathroom, they also opted for floating cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting. The rich wood tones add warmth, while the black countertops with an undermount sink maintain the clean-lined look. The mirror with built-in lighting, negating additional wall-mounted fixtures lends to the streamlined design approach. Polished chrome fixtures and drawer pulls add a hint of bling. Beautiful wave-pattern tile reaching to the ceiling gives the space texture and a sense of free-flowing movement.

Builder: Zachary and Sons; Cabinetry: Ernest Thompson; Countertop: Sherpa Stone; Fixtures: Dahl Plumbing; Floor and wall tile: Arizona Tile; Hardware: Santa Fe by Design; Mirror: Dahl Lighting Showroom.