Bathrooms
August 6, 2024
Inside A Breezy Bathroom With Calm, Coastal Style By AKB Design
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This formerly navy blue bathroom was part of a renovation to a contemporary house in Sainte-Julie, a Montreal suburb. Designers Audrée Kemp Bélanger and Jessica Lévesque’s clients still loved blue but, this time, they wanted a calm, coastal look. The design plan involved refreshing the color palette with a pale blue on the vanity and cabinet, and adding glam, old world touches throughout. The result? A breezy bathroom made for pampering à deux. Scroll down for a look inside this calm, coastal bathroom!
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The glass-enclosed shower has two rain showerheads and twin niches.
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Casual painted shiplap juxtaposes refined Carrara marble counters.
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Designers Audrée Kemp Bélanger and Jessica Lévesque created visual impact on the tub wall with wall-mounted fixtures and a slim shelf for art and blooms.
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The Designer:
Audrée Kemp Bélanger, AKB Design
How long did the renovation take:
2 years, as part of a larger renovation to the house
Size:
128 sq.ft.
Custom Elements:
- Counter
- Shelf behind the tub
- Shower niches and base
- Cabinets
Biggest Challenge:
Incorporating blue in a modern and fresh way
What They Did:
- Designed a marble vanity counter with a double nosing detail
- Painted the millwork in a pale grey-blue
- Added texture with shiplap and tile
- Selected luxe finishes including marble and brass lighting
- Created a tub zone with a ledge for art and accents
- Designed a his-and-hers shower with a brass-trimmed door, dual showerheads and two product niches
- Installed shutters and airy linen drapes
Designer Advice:
- Don’t be afraid to go bold and mix textures and finishes
- Add richness with considered details such as nosing on a counter and picket floor tile
- If possible, conceal the toilet; don’t make it the first thing you see
- Weave in antique or vintage pieces with new custom cabinets for charm
- For visual interest and practicality, vary lighting sources — think sconces, pendants, and art lights
Money Talk*:
This renovation cost approximately $78,000. Some key costs include:
- $26,000 for the contractor
- $21,880 for custom cabinets and marble (counter, cladding in shower niches, finishing trim and shower base)
- $12,400 for the plumbing and faucets
- $6,500 for tile
- $3,601 for the lighting fixtures
- $2,800 for the designer fee
- $1,935 for the medicine cabinet
- $1,267 for the cabinet hardware
- $675 for the window treatments
- $500 for the towels and bath mat
*Approximate costs are from 2021–2022 and do not include tax
Audrée Kemp Bélanger
House & Home
AKB Design