Loo-San Juan Sunroom Shower, 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 shower room on the main floor of this ca. 1895 Colonial Revival home lies directly off the sunroom. It featured 1950's materials, fixtures, and finishes. As part of a larger renovation of their home, the Owners decided to remodel with fixtures and tile more in keeping with the traditional style of their landmark residence. Victorian green, 3" x 3" floor tiles in a diamond pattern dominate the room. A wainscot, highlighted with dark and light green trim tile, was installed with traditional 3" x 6" “subway” tile, extending all the way up to the 11' high ceiling at the shower. Traditional sink and toilet fixtures were installed along with a french door with obscure glass which allows light from the sunroom into this small room.