PERSONAL Space

TWO BATHROOMS BRIMMING WITH UNIQUE STYLE BECOME TRULY PRIVATE HAVENS.

HOW THEY DID IT

Reclaimed timbers and double doors Painted wood floors

Console sinks made from old furniture Shapely quartz backsplashes

Vintage secretary used for storage

THE LOOK Old World

“I love it when a room doesn’t look like it’s supposed to look,” says Suzie Richard. This may sound surprising coming from a designer but, for Suzie, using unique pieces in unexpected places is what gives a space soul. It’s also a hallmark of the design firm she runs with Suzie Bergeron, who was the “client” for this Montreal bathroom, along with her husband, Martin. Stripping the 1850s-era space back to its original bones — which included a vaulted ceiling, timber beams and original wooden floors — was a must. “I knew that we wouldn’t have to add much to make it really sophisticated,” says Suzie R. The designers repurposed an antique secretary as a storage cupboard and had an old table sliced in half to create two console vanities. Modern amenities, including a freestanding tub, quartz counters and brass wall-mounted faucets, have their place in the 94-square-foot space, too. Why choose between past and present when you can have the best of both?

THE LOOK Artful Elegance

As the founder of one of Canada’s most beloved and body-positive intimates brands, Joanna Griffiths knows what women want. In her own Toronto bathroom, which she shares with her husband, the Knix CEO craved a private oasis with personality. “Joanna found me on Instagram while she was on a flight,” says designer Shirley Meisels, who oversaw the renovation. “We hit it off right away and were totally in sync with the design.” Putting function first and frills second, Shirley cleverly fit a freestanding tub, double vanity, makeup table, linen chest and separate water closet in

125 square feet. The finished space, which has marble-look porcelain tile, delicate fluted details and warm brass hardware, looks good and will wear well — just like a pair of Knix knickers.

HOW THEY DID IT

Glazed wet room with a tub and shower Square-cut porcelain tile on floors and walls Fluted vanity lacquered in a watery blue hue Textured mosaic tile Antiqued brass hardware and faucets Cool accessories and graphic art

The original wood floor was painted in vintage Euro style Vintage pendant, L’Allumeur; floor colours, Coventry Gray (HC-169) and Floral White (OC-29), Benjamin Moore.

THE DESIGNERS Suzie Richard (left) and Suzie Bergeron, Open Haus Design, Montreal THE CLIENTS Suzie B. and her firefighter husband, Martin Duchesne THE ASK A timeless bathroom with European flair THE MUST-HAVE An antique secretary for storage and character

Tub, Pure-Design; faucet by Kingston Brass, Amazon; rug, HomeSense.

Sink, Pure-Design; vintage vanity base, L’Allumeur; vase, Zone Maison.

52 H&H JUNE 2021 Plumbing fixtures (throughout), Ginger’s; large tile, Stone Tile.

A brass strip connects the different wall treatments Sconce, Elte Mkt; brass hardware, Upper Canada Specialty Hardware; stool, West Elm; towel bar, CB2.

Wall hooks, CB2; towel, Au Lit Fine Linens.

Linen chest, CB2; tray, Elte; art by Kyra Kendall; art framing, PI Fine Art.