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in and hidden, unless they are being used. If there is room on the vanity top, I include an appliance garage with outlets, again so electrical items can stay plugged in but hidden. I will also include a 'spice rack' on the door for toiletries, cosmet- ics, etc. This makes the shelves inside the cabinet shallow so shampoo bottles, lotions, etc. are easier to fnd and access. If I have room for a tall cabinet, I include a hamper and pull- out, similar to a pantry pull-out in a kitchen. I include shelves above it for extra towels, toilet paper, etc. I also like grooming organizers, bottom-mount laundry hamper pull-outs and drawer cosmetic organizers. "There are so many great storage items that are used in a kitchen that can translate to the bath. It just requires a little imagination." What are some other 'go-to' elements you use to make a bath unique and special? "Tile is gorgeous, and there are so many options for giving a really strong impact to the bath. Another personal item is a mirror. It can be utilitarian or decorative, and people can really express their personalities through a fnish, color or trim. Lighting, especially sconces, is another element that can refect a client's personality. We always do recessed cans, but I will also sometimes add lighting in a toe kick or underneath a hanging vanity to serve as a night light, or to set a mood." What current trends are you incorporating into your master bath designs? "Everything is getting very personalized. For cabinetry, if you can dream it up fnish wise, color wise, etc., you can create it. Classic style tends to reign here, with white shaker doors and marble, but for people who move into the area, I'm seeing more calls for contemp orary/modern cabinetry with slab doors, textured foils and driftwood. For tile, I'm see- ing patterns, especially Moorish patterns with a Spanish feel, and color that makes a big impact, particularly on the foor. "Functionally, heated foors and towel warmers can make the bath feel special. In our high-humidity climate, they are great for drying out the bath and making it feel more cozy." We also work in urban environments, where we are more constrained for space. If there is only room for a 60" vanity and a portion of it is a second sink, that's a lot of counter space that's wasted. Instead, we are doing more trough sinks with single faucets. "On the East Coast, we're also beholden to our history, but my clients are starting to embrace modern design. We're also seeing a lot of herringbone patterns, on the foor as well as the walls." ALICIA SCHELL KBR DESIGNS • JACKSONVILLE, FL How can creative storage make a master bath unique and special? "Bathrooms have become super personal, and I treat each one individually since everyone has their own way of working within their bath. Generally my clients will have something that is important to them, and that's how I bring out their personality. "A lot of times it's about storage. As a standard, I like to include drawers, since they are great for everything from cos- metics and toiletries to undergarments. If there is no room for storage on the counter, I routinely spec an outlet in a drawer so shavers, toothbrushes, curling irons, etc. can stay plugged This bath designed by Alicia Schell is indicative of the tastes of many clients in her area…classic styling with marble and white cabinetry. It also has a lot of special elements, including the sconces, a mirror and several patterns of tile, such as the basket weave on the foor, herringbone in the shower and horizontally set, large-format tile. This master bath is highly personalized with statement tile on the wall and foor, pebbles in the shower and green glass highlighting the vanity and tub area. To address storage, Alicia Schell included a 6"-deep medicine cabinet that features a stationary center and doors to each side. Sconces and lights underneath the vanity address task and mood lighting, and a heated foor keeps the space cozy. Photos: Mike Kaskel 44 Kitchen & Bath Design News • March 2016 SPRING BATH REMODELING REPORT