Design Competition Winners: Small Traditional Bath

NKBA honors the winners of the 2022 Design Competition. Christine Spillar, CMKBD, created a rustic escape to win the Small Traditional Bath category. By Dianne M. Pogoda

“Small But Mighty”

Small Traditional Bath

1st Place Christine Spillar, CMKBD, CLIPP

Christine Spillar Interior Design,

Littleton, Colo.

Rocky Mountain Chapter

Christine Spillar, CMKBD, capitalized on the vintage charm of a century-old house and infused it with modern details in her winning bathroom, a rustic escape tucked away in a lower-level primary suite. Addressing the challenges of a tight space and low ceiling, Spillar took 24 inches from an adjacent laundry room and raised the ceiling by 4 inches, which made the space feel much larger. Adding a barn door on the outside of the bathroom also left more room inside, and allowed installation of a towel bar. A brick wall echoes the home’s exterior, tying into its historic aesthetic, and a wood vanity with a concrete-look top and integrated sink add to the natural vibe. She achieved a modern industrial look with black faucets, trim and details, while a white steam shower with large-format tile and a bench gives the traditional space a shot of  contemporary style.

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Resources: Cabinets: Room + Board; Countertop with integrated sink: Native Trails; Faucets/Fittings, Toilet, Steam Shower: Kohler; Floor Tile: Porcelanosa; Lighting: Tech Lighting.

PHOTOS: Elizabeth Holmes; Libby Holmes Photography