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When my clients arrived at a funky 1960s-era rancher on a quiet cul-de-sac in a west-end neighbourhood with their newborn in tow, they knew they'd found their family home base. But a pink and tan bathroom with a cramped floor plan and a dire lack of crisp, contemporary style became item No. 1 on the renovation to do list.Stacey Brandford

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By pushing into the guest room next door and appropriating an area 24 inches deep and 66 inches wide, we were able to create the space to allow for the vanity to be relocated, which resulted in achieving the clients’ goal of a separate bathtub and shower.Stacey Brandford

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A palette of no-fail white on white, then layered in the occasional wisp of barely there watery hues.Stacey Brandford

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The rectangular motif of the vanity design, the floor and wall tiles, the artwork, the lavatory faucet and the tub filler, and even the simple rectangular mass of the bathtub may be subtle, but the geometric repetition leaves you with the feeling that it all “just works” together.Stacey Brandford

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A floating vanity keeps the floor area clear (and in a house with toddlers underfoot it offers a spot to tuck a stepstool out of the way). The use of a single-accent material in natural walnut brings a softer texture to the room and plays off well against the crisp white tile and marble and quartz surfaces used throughout the space.Stacey Brandford

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Thanks to the tonal variations in Ming green marble, and the use of two different mosaic patterns, these “spa” colours came to life in a range that included aquamarine, jade, alabaster and celadon, offering just the faintest bit of colour to otherwise blank canvas.Stacey Brandford

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Standard-issue lavatory faucets for most ready-made vanity options are generally installed through the counter surface, but when space is at a premium, you might want to think about keeping the counters bare and install a wall mount faucet instead.Stacey Brandford

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