Continuing our week of showhouse reveals, here are more after photos from three adjoining spaces: the main bedroom’s en-suite bathroom, its connected closet, and the small atrium—or vestibule—that links them. We shared the main bedroom earlier in the week, so this post picks up where that virtual tour left off.
The bath and closet sit off a corner of the main bedroom and are separated by a compact atrium. It functions as a transition space and currently houses a brass floor mirror donated by West Elm and a driftwood pendant from Shades of Light. The walls are painted Benjamin Moore Stonington Gray, the same hue used in the bedroom.
We briefly considered a living wall in the atrium but couldn’t provide adequate natural light due to the roofline, so that idea was set aside. The area still makes a lovely spot for a floor-length mirror and the driftwood light adds a favorite organic touch.
Through the double doors to the right is the en-suite bathroom—airy and deliberately spa-like, with a large tub under a generous window. From the start we aimed for a light, calming palette and a single statement wall in the shower. A vivid cobalt tile was briefly considered but unavailable; instead we landed on a serene aqua glass tile (the 3 x 12″ New Haven tile from The Tile Shop), which ultimately felt like a happy accident.
The shower’s side walls are classic 3 x 6″ white subway tiles, chosen to match the height of the accent tiles so the rows align and the design reads cleanly. The shower is configured as a double shower with Baliza showerheads on both side walls, donated by Brizo. At the recommendation of our local Ferguson representative, we also installed a handshower for added versatility—useful for rinsing feet or even bathing a pet.
The shower pan uses Tile Shop’s Evanston Frost Snow, which includes small aqua glass accents that help tie the green glass accent wall to the marble floors. The primary floor tile is 12 x 24″ Tempesta Neve marble, selected for its classic look and to balance the glass tile. When all tiles were grouted in the same white grout, the mix of materials came together beautifully.
Our vanities were built by the same local cabinet shop that made the kitchen cabinetry (Affinity) and are finished in the company’s stock gray—similar to Benjamin Moore’s Timberwolf Gray—while the walls are painted Moonshine. The driftwood-framed mirrors and Soho sconces were donated by Shades of Light, and the Brizo Baliza faucets match the shower hardware. Countertops are Lady Onyx, supplied by a local fabricator.
The Lady Onyx counters carry a subtle seaglass tone that echoes the shower tile and complements the marble floor. Woven baskets from HomeGoods add texture and practical storage.
To give the built-in vanities more personality, we added mirrors with a gentle patina behind the mirror doors and arched trim along each vanity base for a furniture-like feel. Large bathmats from Target finish the cozy aesthetic.
One unexpected highlight is the toilet selection. Our builder encouraged a more refined model than a basic unit, and we fell for the Tresham by Kohler, which has become a surprisingly stylish focal point. Small decorative touches—vases from World Market and framed seafan art from HomeGoods—complete the look.
Sherry has been dreaming of a long soaker tub ever since she tried one at a hotel during a book tour. We installed the York tub from Victoria + Albert and kept its exterior neutral to let the shower remain the room’s main accent. The floor-mount tub filler is a Trinsic model donated by Delta, and we added beadboard wainscoting around the tub for visual interest and splash protection. A simple stool and basket from HomeGoods round out the vignette.
The main chandelier is a clear glass fixture from Shades of Light; it’s more striking in person than in photos and brings a light, airy presence to the space. We liked it so much we used a second one in the living room with a gold finish to coordinate with other fixtures.
The en-suite walk-in closet is generous in size and divided into two sections, which works well for couples. Most of the built-in planning was handled by the builder and carpenter, and we simply styled the space with a few outfits, bags, and shoes for staging. A partition between the two sides created a place to hang a trio of decorative doorknob hooks that we recently introduced.
The closet’s back half includes a small vanity area with a Target stool, a green lacquered box from HomeGoods, and a gold bowl planter from World Market. Clothing, bags, and accessories used for styling are a mix of our pieces, thrift finds, and a few Target items.
Storage includes angled shoe shelves, hanging bars, open cubbies, and a built-in tie rack that we filled with thrift-store finds (some needed replacing when stains were discovered). The practical layout was a real win and came together thanks to the carpenter’s thoughtful planning.
That wraps up the main bedroom suite tour—bathroom, closet, and atrium. We still have more of the house to share and are racing to photograph everything and record a video tour before the baby arrives. We won’t be posting tomorrow as we plan to spend the day finishing some last-minute painting in the office, but we expect to be back on Monday with updates and fresh photos after the space is painted.
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