Sea of Blue: Seabrook Island Master Bathroom

This week, we’re featuring yet another remodeled master bathroom! This couple is celebrating their ten year anniversary of living in a city by the sea by finally getting around to modernize their master bath. As you can see, neutral colors are very popular for master bathrooms, but this couple had a particular theme in mind: the coast! See how we brought the oceanside inside this Seabrook Island home with coastal colors, textures, patterns, and a fresh, more functional floorplan! 

But first let me share a few before photos.

 And now for what it turned out like!

 For those of you who are extra vain, you’ll love this extra long vanity! In addition to the ample counter and storage space, there are three recessed mirrored medicine cabinets. Now there is no excuse for any bathroom clutter: you know, shave cream cans on the counter, makeup scattered about, or hair styling tools on accidental display. With more than enough room between sinks, Jack and Jill can perfect their morning routines without bumping elbows!
 

 

When mirrors are in abundance, lighting must be too! The bright glow from the wall sconces allow for a soft, clean light to reflect all your beauty (and flaws, if you have any!). A small, double-sided mirror attached to the wall is a perfect add-on to any bathroom. Notice that all the metal matches: it is especially crucial to keep continuity in the metals used in any space.

 

Step on in to your stupendous shower! This oversized shower has room for two, or enough dancing space for one. Though massive, it manages to keep the bathroom spacious with its crystal clear glass and tiles to match the floor. Though opposite the vanity, the same metal is still used in the shower head, faucet, handle, and on top of the shower- never feel that you must compromise continuity! You can always get exactly what you want.

Now, let’s take a look at the color scheme: grays, blues, whites, and sandy gradients bring in the beach. Even the gray backsplash features tiles with a ‘sea glass’ effect. The walls are the color of where sea meets sky: a subtly blue hue. The tile and countertops feature sandy gradients, while the white cabinetry with its custom millwork reflect the style of southern, beachside properties.

If you didn’t think there was enough storage between the recessed mirror medicine cabinets and the extra long vanity, look to the right! No master bathroom is complete without standing linen storage: his and hers. Where else could you store all bathroom and beach necessities?!

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Meaning Behind the Color: Turquoise

When selecting colors in design for a particular space we need to think in ways that reflect us as individuals as well as what the space is being used for. A quick example, red is used in dining rooms for a sense of appetite as well as in a bedroom for romance. This brings us to one of my favorite colors, turquoise! I did a little research to find out why I love this color so much and came up with some interesting information that I would like to share with you!  Turquoise represents open communication from and between the heart and the spoken word. It relates to the electronic age and the world of computers, and communication on a large scale. Also, it is the mid color between the extremes of red and violet, turquoise is the color of balance, for the emotions, thoughts and speech. Turquoise is also representing self-sufficiency and has the ability to tune into its own needs and find the way to success.  Turquoise also enhances the ability to focus and concentrate, assisting with clear thinking and decision-making, and the development of good organizational skills. Lastly one of my favorites,  it is calming yet invigorating, restoring depleted energies. Now the amount used in key, too much and it can create an emotional imbalance, too little and it can lead to secrecy, lack of direction in one's life.  Now that you know a little more about this great color, here are some spaces I think represent a healthy amount of turquoise! Enjoy!

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Design Tip: Adding Accent Colors to a Neutral Palette

Color is a difficult thing for many people when designing a space. They know what they like just maybe not the right shade or don't know how much to use.  It is your home, so do what makes you happy but for those of you who don't know exactly how to pull together a space with what makes you happy, here are some pointers! Enjoy!

 Let there be one dominate accent color. Lots of blue on the wall and a single object in red.

 Don't want too much color? Try a neutral palette with a few pieces in a bright colors. Also this makes it easy to change your color scheme when you feel the need.

Bright white is always a great choice when adding really bold colors in a room. It lets the accents speak up. 

 Want to use more than two colors? Of course you can!  Make sure they have enough contrast and are given a neutral background.

Bold wallpaper is always a great way to introduce a color. Make sure to leave the rest of the room neutral enough so the wallpaper is the focus and nothing will compete with it.

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Coastal Living at it's Finest!

Coastal living has always been sought after for relaxation or to get away from your everyday routine. Some people chose to live on the coast full time and I am sure they enjoy every minute of it. If you choose to build a waterfront home make sure the views are first priority! From every part of home you should see a stunning view, no acceptations. Now, here are some tips when you decide to make your dream retirement home or just have a love for water. Like I said before, the views are priority, why else would you live there, right? The main living areas, kitchen, bedrooms and even the bathrooms and laundry areas should have a view. even if you can't put a huge picture window, think of how you use that space and position your windows accordingly. Here are some rooms that take advantage of their amazing views without sacrificing functionality.  Enjoy!

 Ah the first view you have when you awake. Stunning right? For a bedroom you always want the view to be facing the bed so when you rise and shine you instantly feel refreshed. Also a great way to start your day. Adding a stone fireplace to blend with the natural rocks outside is a great way to blend the inside and out nicely. Also think about native materials when choosing them for the interior.

 Now you always want to have a water friendly area accessible from the outside, And this sitting room is just that. You can relax in a more casual space that you can sit in your wet swim suits. When the weather is nice this is a great feature to have a wall of doors that fully open to the deck. Then you can enjoy the view, be "outside"  and not get sunburned all from a comfortable seat.

  What a comfortable looking room. The picture window and door give you living art that changes with the seasons. Who wouldn't want that! People tend to steer away from light color fabircs but using indoor/ outdoor fabric, such as Sunbrella, can allow you to get the crisp, clean look you want and still be able to clean it if something happened.

  Who needs lighting when you have this much natural when putting your make up on in the morning! Most people like a mirror in the bathroom and this is great application so you don't obstruct the wonder beach view.  With plenty of storage this bathroom has all you need and much more!

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Seaside Cottage

This seaside cottage shows you do not have to be a millionaire to have a great looking place that functions perfectly. The beach house was completely rebuilt after Hurricane Ike and has been the best improvement these happy clients made to their beach house lot. Using a soft color palette that plays off the natural ocean colors near them, makes this home bring the "outside in" as people say. This seaside cottage is where the family and close friends spend weekends and vacations at. The aqua and white color scheme is throughout the house but shown in different shades to make each space feel a little different. Doesn't this make you want to lay on the beach all day? Enjoy!

 

Color palettes for design inspiration!

Color is a great way to enhance a design, and in some designs that makes or breaks it.  I currently am working with a client who love the ocean and all the colors found in scenes throughout the color changing day.  Sunrises and sunsets have some of the most beautiful color combos when over the water. Design-seeds takes photos and pulls colors from them to create these amazing palettes so here are some I found!  How could you not relax with these color palettes! Enjoy!

 When I first looked at this photo I was trying to pick the colors that would give lots of depth, but design-seeds did a great job of that!

 Fun! Love this combo, its simple and sophisticated.  Also depending on how much of each color you use your room can have a totally different feel just be changing the amount of one color. 

 Ah relaxation! This makes me want to be laying on the beach...

If you travel and remember a great spot you went to make sure to take a photo of it because that could always be you next design inspiration.

Sea glass has always be a favorite and this palette pulls the perfect hues out to incorporate into a space.

Hope you guys enjoyed today's inspiration! Fell free to leave a comment.  Tell us what you liked and if you are in need of inspiration and its not here.....we will find you some!

 

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