Steal This Look: A Serene Spa-Like Bathroom in Manhattan

“Serene” and “spacious” are not usually words used to describe bathrooms in Manhattan, but this one by O’Neill Rose Architects manages to be both. Though it’s in a historic brownstone owned by a real estate agent and his partner (see the whole house tour and read about its intriguing backstory here), the design is modern and decidedly unfussy.

Above: The bathroom’s soothing palette of white, lavender-gray, and slate contribute to its spa-like feel. A floating console, topped with Carrara marble, provides ample closed storage. (See Remodeling 101: The Difference Between Carrara, Calacatta, and Statuary Marble.)

Above: A large steel awning window steals the spotlight in the steam shower room. Trend-proof basics like white subway tiles and Carrara marble are used in a modern way throughout the bathroom. (See Remodeling 101: Steel Window and Door Fabricators.)

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Above: Michael Verheyden’s marble Petite Vase is $640 at March SF.

Above: Kohler’s Purist Two-Handle Wall Mount Low Arc Faucet in Chrome is $412.65 at Home Depot. For similar faucets, see 10 Easy Pieces: Modern Wall-Mounted Bath Sink Faucets,

Above: Atelier Areti’s Cone/Wall Ceiling Light is available in white and black (shown); £157.50 at Nest.

Above: Waterworks’ 3-by-6-inch Campus Field Tile is $9 per tile.

Above: The Infinity Silver Medicine Cabinet is $399 at CB2.

Above: The console was fabricated by ABR Molding; the wooden knobs were painted to match. Try the Wood Midcentury Modern Cabinet Hardware from Forge Hardware Studio for a similar look; the round knobs are $4.99 to $5.99.

Above: On the floor are slabs from the Grafitti collection at Stone Source: “The series features intentional scratches and irregularities in both monochromatic through-body porcelain tiles and glazed decorative tile sets.”