For our August bath issue, we asked local design professionals if Mediterranean tiles in the bath are a classic or a craze. Here’s what they had to say. 

Located in the refreshingly free-form Terryhill area, the home of Marilyn and Jay Cohn is as close to idyllic as one can envision on a warm July afternoon. Their garden is immaculate. Their almost 80-year-old home is immaculate. Their property is an exercise in cohesion and cooperative balance. Everything agrees and everything blends. 

When it comes to bathroom design, mirrors are a necessity. But your choice of mirror doesn’t have to be basic and boring. A statement mirror in an unusual shape, unexpected finish or over-the-top size will make your bath bubble with style.

one: Bailey metal mirror, available at Pottery Barn.

two: Torlonia mirror, available at Amini's.

three: Rivulet mirror, available at Mitchell Gold+ Bob Williams.

SLHL: How do you help homeowners come up with a bath design they are seeking?
Anne: First, I learn about the client and who is using the space. Then, I genuinely listen to them… their dream spaces, their “Pinterests,” what they envision and I ask what functionality is missing for them in the space. I try to drive each project by the client’s needs.  

To the husband and wife, the master bathroom in their Town and Country home was uninspired and sometimes even unfriendly, lacking privacy and functionality for them, their four children and occasional visitors. It’s a large space, but it had no enclosure for the toilet. Two tub-side columns, while attractive, blocked a beautiful outdoor view and made the room feel close. And the overall design didn’t address potential changes in mobility.

If you have limited space in the bath, a pedestal sink is an ideal option. The freestanding sinks come in a wide variety of styles and materials for a sleek design statement.

Veneto pedestal sink, by Stone Forest, available at Immerse by ATLAS, Henry Plumbing Kitchen & Bath Galleries and Ferguson.