Project snapshot
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Location: Anaheim Hills (Greater LA area)
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Scope: Primary bathroom gut + re-layout
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Style: Warm Minimal with natural stone accents
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Goals: Daily-use calm, easier cleaning, better storage, efficient ventilation
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Highlights: Steam shower with slab returns, floating oak vanity, edge-lit mirrors, heated floors
Homeowner goals (and how we solved them)
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“We want a spa feel without losing storage.” We floated the oak double vanity to free up visual space and added a tall linen tower and medicine cabinets with integrated outlets.
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“Less grout, easier cleaning.” We specified large-format porcelain plus slab shower returns to minimize joints, paired with a linear drain and frameless glass.
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“Better steam and air movement.” A sealed steam enclosure with transom, humidity-sensing quiet ventilation, and proper duct sizing keep the room comfortable.
Layout & Circulation Wins
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Sightlines: Moving the shower to the outside wall opened a long view from the door to the tub niche.
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Grooming zones: Two task stations with dedicated circuits and edge-lit mirrors reduce shadows.
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Storage where it matters: Shallow grooming drawers at the top, deep drawers below, and a hidden pull-out hamper.
Materials & Finishes (Calm + Durable)
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Vanity: Rift-cut oak in a matte finish; integrated pulls for a furniture-grade look.
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Surfaces: Light quartz with subtle, natural veining (apron front at the vanity).
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Metals: Brushed brass fixtures with discreet black accents for balance.
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Floor comfort: Radiant heat under porcelain; programmable thermostat.
Pro tip: If you love brass but worry about trends, keep it on fixtures/hardware and anchor long-life items (tile/countertops) in neutrals.