A Loo with a View
Okay, so we’re not talking stunning vistas of Florence a la Forster. Instead, think small “view” to an outdoor terrace from our master bathroom.
Since April 2009, we’ve wanted to ensure that our master bathroom open up to the outside (you can see the full history of our drawings here). The idea is to have the flexibility to shower outside without feeling overly exposed to the elements (and to potential staring eyes).
Our solution has subtly evolved to its current state shown below:
1. Looking south through the master bathroom.
Here is what you will see from the bed as you look through the bathroom to the terrace. We have worked hard to hide everything that feels “bathroom-like” from view so nothing distracts from the vista of a few potted plants - represented by the lone tree - and maybe a hammock.
2. Master shower and adjacent outdoor terrace.
This image reveals the shower and its connection to the outdoors. We have carried the wooden shower platform all the way outside to promote the connection with the terrace. At one point we considered having a movable shower head that we could take outside. In the end we nixed it because without cleaning the outside terrace first, it might be a little dirty underfoot.
3. Master bathroom from the outdoor terrace.
The screen door on the right can open up on both ends, connecting either the shower or the area in front of the bathroom vanity to the outdoors. At night, air will flow in through this opening and provide a cool breeze across the bed while we sleep.
With the master bathroom now fully designed we can’t wait for the day when we get to enjoy it.
