Bathrooms

Jonathan Legate Designs His Ensuite And Dressing Room With Haute Historical Style

Author: Iris Benaroia

Published on July 25, 2024

Jonathan Legate’s fussiest client to date? Himself, of course! The designer fashioned a whimsical wet room and adjoining closet and dressing room after purchasing this Cape Cod–style house in Chester, N.S. Heated terrazzo floors ensure it never feels cold, while miles of tile and marble trim make the space feel less like a bathroom — and more like a beautiful lounge. The ensuite is part of a whole-home renovation Jonathan is undertaking. “I fell in love with it,” says designer Jonathan Legate of the wallpaper that has the look of a landscape mural. “It was custom-printed for me in Italy from an 1830s wood-block etching and features an Amazonian river and a boat.” Keep scrolling to see Jonathan Legate’s bathroom and dressing room!

How long did the renovation take:

6 months

Size:

350 sq.ft. (including principal closet and dressing room)

Custom Elements:

  • Wet-rated wallpaper
  • Carrara marble wainscotting (with inset drains in the plate rails)
  • Marble window and door casings

Style Goal:

A timeless yet cheeky vibe with references to the house’s 200-year-old heritage

Designer Advice:

  • Create a space that feels like you, not like what’s trending at the moment
  • If you don’t have room for a water closet, a wall-hung toilet stepped back six to 12 inches is a discreet option
  • Choose pieces that look like they belong to the house’s era
  • In an open wet room, consider the spray trajectory from the showers. Keep “wet activity” to one end to avoid hitting textiles, paper and sundry items

Keep scrolling for a look inside Jonathan Legate’s bathroom!

Photographer:

Janet Kimber