The 2017 NYC&G IDA Winners: Bath Design

For the redesign of a powder room in an Upper East Side residence, Wettling Architects chose a monochromatic palette and faceted-stone wall tiles to serve as the backdrop for the client’s black-and-white photography collection. Judge Judy Ross praises the space’s “soothing” color scheme, while judge Caleb Anderson adds that “the elegant use of an unexpected wall material elevates the space.”

This Sleepy Hollow bathroom was graced with abundant natural light and bucolic views, but it also had dated pink tiles, poorly placed windows, and a leaky roof. Architect Jo Machinist reconfigured the 175-square-foot space, incorporating a shower/steam room, a toilet enclosure, a large tub, and built-in storage. “This bathroom will be beautiful in every season,” says judge Alison Spear, referencing the large window overlooking a wooded area. “The relationship to the land is a stunning aspect of this design.”

After gutting the existing master bath in a Rye home, Clean Design Partners installed a patterned tile floor to serve as the room’s focal point. A simple floating vanity, frameless mirror, glass shower, and a sleek marble tub surround keep the space light and airy. “Very serene,” notes Anderson.

This bathroom was a small powder room that could not be expanded any more than the current footprint of 31-square-feet. The client needed it to function as a full second bath, so Brett Helsham Designs turned it into what they call a shower room. With the smallest shower, the designer felt the whole room could be used as a shower if necessary, so it was tiled and treated as such.

The chandelier in the bathroom combines alabaster with platinum, adding to the overall soft and elegant streamlined design.