subject: Making Up Original Interior Design [print this page] Author: Daniel Kreimer Author: Daniel Kreimer
Bed, Bath, and Beyond modernists have long embraced flexible spaces, but Jose Roberto a well famous Architect and Designer from San Salvador, down in Central America went too far by placing a bathtub inside his daughter Ximena's bedroom. The poured concrete tub, with fixtures by Ferco, a bathroom and flooring company in Guatemala, takes the multifunctionality of the abode to entirely new levels by combining hour long bubble baths with playtime anytime she needs to cool off, rubber-ducky style. To maintain privacy without blocking out the tropical morning sun, semi-opaque polycarbonate sheets were chosen to flank the family space. An affordable solution, the sheets minimize the sunlight that causes interior temperatures to rise quickly in the afternoons. Additionally, they provide a warm glow in the room to whomever can claim the couch first for an afternoon nap. The bathroom counter is done up in a heavenly blue automotive paint, giving the space a relaxing gloss, which Patty adores as she prepares for or washes away, each day. An inconspicuous shelving system next to the mirror shields unsightly bathroom items like extra rolls of toilet paper without detracting from the haven's simplicity. The walls lining the shower draw in the sunlight thanks to a natural oil finish on the teak and neutral shades of Sherwin Wiliiams paint. According to Jose Roberto, the screws used to install the wood were purposely left exposed to differentiate this "miniature canvas" from their sleek modem home and give it an old fashioned feel. Jose Roberto designed the extralong teppanyaki-inspired dining table, which also doubles as the kitchen island. Made out of yellow ipe wood (a tree native to much of Central and South America and best known as a durable decking material), the custom-built table includes a extremely useful gas cooktop. About the Author:
