THE LIGHTING
Barbara Elza Hirsch of Elza B. Design Inc. transformed homeowner Brenda Prescott’s gloomy 62-square-foot Cambridge bathroom into a still-diminutive yet glamorous jewel. A drum-shaped crystal chandelier from Euro Style Lightingsets the tone.
THE WALLS
A large transom window replaced a smaller one. Now sunlight opens up the space and highlights the accent wall of iridescent-green tiles flecked with gold and blue by Sonoma Tilemakers. The white walls, painted in Benjamin Moore’s “Seashell,” have the slightest golden glow
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THE SHOWER DOOR
The tall frameless, curbless glass shower door from Country Glass Co. creates a sense of grandeur and airiness by making the ceiling seem higher than it is.
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THE TILE & THE FIXTURES
White subway tile from A&B Marble and Tile Design in Arlington with a crackle finish is positioned vertically to emphasize height. Large-format porcelain floor tiles from A&B in white with a touch of glimmer contribute to expanding the space. Siderna by Brizo fixtures have a spare, linear design, and the showerhead has water-saving technology.
THE SHELVING & THE VANITY
The front panels of the white-lacquer floating shelf from CB2 flip down to reveal additional storage. The modern floating vanity by Robern has a stylish (and functional come nighttime) strip of horizontal light and a chic glass countertop.
THE BENCH
A teak shower stool Prescott purchased at Bed, Bath & Beyond adds warmth and lends a spa-like vibe that’s reinforced by the French wicker market basket that Hirsch got in France. Similar ones can be found at www.french-baskets.com.
Marni Elyse Katz blogs about design at StyleCarrot.com. Send comments to Address@globe.com.