The Glow-Up Bathroom

Make sure that you see the full slab in person before you buy. The sample will help you narrow selects, but veining may not be represented fully in the sample piece. It’s critical to know what you are buying en masse.

A huge role! Like with anything, the colors in stone and marble will change with varying light conditions. I recommend sampling the stone in the space it is intended for before you commit.

I don’t mind mixing metals—two maximum is ideal. All of the plumbing fixtures should be the same finish, but if you want to mix in different cabinetry hardware metal colors and have a different finish on your light fixture, it adds complexity and interest.

If a stone is repeated throughout a room, it offers simplicity and a backdrop for other materials like wallpaper, cabinetry colors, metal hardware, or lighting. I am not a fan of too many stones and tiles in a bathroom: Three is my max.

It starts with the thickness. A countertop that isn’t too thin instantly feels more custom—especially in kitchens, where we often build out the edge to 1.5"–2" max. Most clients ask for an eased edge, but we’re also loving the look of an ogee profile—a more decorative, S-shaped curve that adds character.

I usually do a tiled floor to prevent slipping, but I love wood floors if the client is willing to do it. It adds so much warmth and dimension. I use a lot of white oak and I also love walnut. Each is a classic material that goes with almost any palette. Painted wood floors are wonderful too!

Soft white-cream, light blue-green, pale gray, and soft blush is my ideal palette if every color was mixed together. Any of these colors could also be independently used with the other. It’s a no-fail palette!

Interview by Kelsey Mulvey