Loo-San Juan Family Bathroom, Berkeley, California

♦ 2003 Preservation Award, Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association
♦ “2003 Great American Home Award,” National Trust for Historic Preservation, Old House Journal, The Original Restoration Magazine, December, 2003
♦ Preservation, The Magazine of the National Trust, November/December, 2003

The dirt basement of this ca. 1895 Colonial Revival home was remodeled and transformed into a family room with bedrooms and a bath. A stair leads up to the large whirlpool tub which dominates the room. Two traditionally-styled pedestal sinks and a toilet were selected to match. Antique wall sconces were installed and supplemented with a wall washer light which highlights the tile wainscot extending all the way to the ceiling. The owner selected the 10" x 14" wall tile and 12" x 12" floor tile for its rhythmic geometry, rich texture, and traditional colors. Casework around the new window is similar to original windows in the Colonial home and a sliding french door with obscure glass matches others in the home.