Most Creative Use of Materials in a Bathroom

At the time this Springfield bathroom was built decades ago, mint green tile stretching across the floor and halfway up the walls was on-trend. By today’s standards, the dated style demanded salvation. But renovation wasn’t just aesthetically necessary. The space needed to accommodate a modern-day lifestyle.

“We now want to build how we live instead of functioning in what we were given,” says Nathan Taylor, co-founder and principal designer of Obelisk Home. “The bathroom did function, but there was a ton of wasted space.”

At the top of the homeowner’s wish list was a big, bright walk-in shower, a stark contrast from the compact, dingy one she had used for years. With limited square footage, the only way to fulfill her request was to lessen the standard distance between it and the sink. But with such a gorgeous result, the compromise is unnoticeable. 

Adjacent to the shower, a new floating vanity was installed along with an innovative mirror able to cast even light in three distinct brilliances. The homeowner just has to push a sensor to adjust the output. The toilet is also a technological wonder, performing numerous functions at the user’s whim.