True to form – bathroom remodel by Lanak Design

Every older house has a history, but some are just more interesting than others.

This house falls into the former category – it was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's chief draftsman on his retirement. The house's connection with the famous architect has long intrigued designer Stephen Lanak, who has helped remodel the entire property over several years.

"The master suite, which is the most recent area to be remodeled, is in the original part of the house, which features the typical low-pitched roof and large eaves," Lanak says. "Because the owners are now empty-nesters, there was an opportunity to take one of the adjacent bedrooms and reorganize the entire space to create a generous and luxurious private sanctuary."

The suite now comprises two separate bathroom areas – a small room with a vanity and toilet, and a large bathroom with freestanding tub and shower. All the spaces, from the master bedroom to the closets beyond the bathroom, are interconnected through sliding translucent acrylic doors.

"These doors are a crucial element of the design," says the designer. "They feature a layer of a linen-style fabric sandwiched between two sheets of acrylic material. This produces a matte, textural finish, and ensures the doors are lightweight and easy to operate. As well, the light shows through the doors to the linking passage, including natural light from a skylight in the smaller bathroom."