A modest-size primary bath in a Brookline home, stripped to studs and rebuilt as a minimalist retreat. Proof that you don’t need square footage to have a spa.
The Ask
A curbless shower. Black fixtures throughout. Maximum storage in minimum square footage. A room that feels bigger than it is.
The Design
A frameless glass shower with a linear drain runs flush to the tile floor. A floating vanity with a full-width mirror expands the room visually. Matte black plumbing fixtures and cabinet pulls tie the palette together. A single plumbing wall to minimize the rough-in cost without compromising the layout.
The Build
Four weeks. Full Schluter waterproofing system, flood-tested for 48 hours before tile. Ventilation upgraded to a humidistat-controlled exhaust fan sized to the cubic footage.
The moment it came together.
Details, from every angle.
“A small Brookline bath turned into something that feels considerably bigger than it measures. Vertical scale, full-height tile, and a mirror that lets the daylight bounce. Tight rooms reward careful design; this one rewards living in it.”
