Wissahickon Bathroom
Inspired by the feeling of being deep in the woods of the Wissahickon Valley, this bathroom brings the quiet, filtered light of the landscape indoors. Tumbled slate floors and a custom walnut vanity ground the space in natural materials, while the geometric shower pattern is an interpretation of leaves and moss. Reflected green light softens the room throughout the day, creating a sense of calm and immersion. The result is tactile, understated, and quietly restorative.
Photography by Drew Pignatelli
Crafted from solid walnut, the custom vanity pairs a simple, modern form with traditional box-making techniques. Exposed finger joints are a quiet expression of craftsmanship, while the varied grain of the walnut brings warmth and an organic quality to the precise geometry. The inset cast-bronze pulls add another layer of texture; they will continue to gather patina the more they are used. Designed to feel like a piece of furniture that would be at home in a workshop rather than a bathroom, the beauty of the construction becomes part of the design. The utilitarian form is elevated by a leathered Negresco granite top, balancing rugged materiality with clean-lined simplicity.
Wrapped in a woodland-inspired wallpaper, this small water closet is designed to feel enveloping and immersive, with views into the garden offering a quiet moment of contemplation. A salvaged door and antique-style knob bring a sense of history, while the playful metal wall light, with its unexpected red detail, keeps the room from taking itself too seriously. Custom curtains soften the window and frame the garden beyond, creating a space that feels intimate, collected, and a little unexpected.
Inspired by the back porch of my great-grandmother’s house in Indiana, this laundry room is a study in making the ordinary feel considered. Painted beadboard wraps the space, creating a warm, familiar backdrop for a walnut hanging bar finished with cast brass caps—small details that elevate a room built first for function. A simple mirror offers a place to get dressed, while the sconce shifts the room from bright utility to a softer, dimly lit passage when the laundry is done. The result is practical, personal, and quietly nostalgic without feeling overly precious.
This bathroom was designed as a series of connected moments, each with its own character but grounded in the same sense of place. Natural materials, collected pieces, custom details, and playful touches come together to create rooms that feel both deeply personal and easy to live with. The goal is never simply to make a beautiful space, but to create an environment that reflects the people who live there—thoughtful, layered, and full of small discoveries. If you’re looking to create a home that feels distinctly your own, I’d love to help bring that vision to life.