Clean Slate
Streamlined silhouettes and sleek materials pave the way in this bath renovation by Meg Herlihy
With its sleek lines and modern materials, youβd never know that this fresh, remodeled bath was once dated, cramped and jam-packed with 1990s design trends.
βThe aim of this space was to create a bathroom that reflected the clientβs simple aesthetic but in a way that was not too austere,β says designer Meg Herlihy, who reconfigured and refreshed the space with spa-like elements that felt minimalist and modern, yet comfortable.
To achieve this streamlined look, Herlihy worked with Southern Plaster to install Moroccan tadelakt plasterβa water-resistant and mildew-resistant materialβin the shower. βItβs the ideal material for a space where the look of plaster is desired, but water resistance is needed,β notes Herlihy. βUsing tadelakt in the shower also eliminates the need for grout lines, which creates a seamless aestheticβand makes cleaning a breeze.β
To add a sense of movement to the monochromatic palette, the designer paired floating, slab-door cabinetry with brushed gold hardware and Calacatta gold marble countertops. Likewise, she added a book-matched marble accent wall behind the tub, which is positioned to take advantage of the skylight window overhead.
Also adding warmth is a recessed electric fireplace opposite the main shower. βThis wall is the first thing you see when you walk into the main bathroom space,β says Herlihy. βThe fireplace serves as both a focal pointβcreating subtle ambiance when litβand as a heat source, which is a particularly nice touch after stepping out of the shower.β
INTERIOR DESIGN Meg Herlihy, (678) 357-5179; megherlihy.com BUILDER Matt Johnson, Artisans of Atlanta, (404) 856-0741; artisansofatlanta.comΒ PLASTER Will Lawless of Southern Plaster CABINETRY Nelsonβs Cabinet Solutions CABINETRY PAINT Benjamin MooreΒ BATHTUB Porcelanosa PLUMBING Kohler COUNTERTOPS UMI Stone fabricated and installed by Top Shop Stone ARTWORK Laura Powell Smith SCONCES and CABINET HARDWARE RH