by Heather Shoning
M-Art Building Co. takes a value approach to home design, meaning they create spaces that are not gratuitously large and, instead, invest in more important details, says lead designer Tony Rivera. “The footprint of this primary bathroom is smaller than in custom homes,” he says. “We want the experience of the space to feel large, airy and spacious.” The room has 9-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors, while a skylight above the tub wall provides ample natural light and draws the eye upward. But this space is not just about maximizing volume; the visual experience continues with the handcrafted-look tile on accent walls behind the bathtub and in the shower. “Since the vanity has a mirror backsplash, you see the reflection of the tile pattern,” Rivera says, “and it expands the visual experience.”
Builder: M-Art Building Co.; Cabinetry: Design Alliance; Bathtub: Sodeco; Fixtures: Precision Diamante; Counters and Undermount Tub Top: United Stoneworks; Accent Wall Tile: The Tile Shop; Floor tile: Stonewood Flooring.
