Project Details
- Project Name
- NW Contemporary Custom Home
- Location
-
Kent ,WA ,United States
- Project Types
- Custom
- Project Scope
- Interiors
- Size
- 6,832 sq. feet
- Year Completed
- 2012
- Shared by
- Rachel Barron
- Consultants
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Landscape Architect: Malone's Landscaping,Interior Designer: Candace Nordquist Interiors
- Certifications & Designations
- Local Certification Programs
- Project Status
- Built
- Cost
- $203
- Room or Space
- Bath
- Style
- Modern
Project Description
Builder's Choice and Custom Home Awards Finalist
Inspired by the traditional "Onsen" Japanese hot springs bath resorts, this design fuses the long-established Japanese bath concept with contemporary design. First you cleanse your body in the shower area (made of a light-weight water-proof material reminiscent of concrete), then you enter the heated tub and open the automatic shade and sliding doors. A customized grey-water diverter valve allows the user to drain the tub water into an outdoor water feature for use in landscape irrigation. A built-in changing area is located at one end of the room and on the opposing wall, a "hidden" door is located for the homeowners to access the onsen from their master bathroom. The completely water-proof tiled floor features a curved path-way running through the room like an ancient bridge over the hydronic radiant heat system. The master bathroom features a Western style set-up for daily use including a steam shower and a floor to ceiling blue stream embossed glass tile design.
