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Sarah's Mountain Escape: Spa Bath

Designed by Sarah Richardson

Photography by Valerie Wilcox

Haus Heidi Whistler: Spa Bath

Grey and white bathroom with round mirror over vanity

30 Ways to Supersize Small Space Style!


Small rooms that are all about function are a must, but can't they be fabulously stylish and well-designed too? We say, YES!! In today's episode of Design Life, we're taking you through the Laundry Room, Wet Bar and Spa Bath transformations at Haus Heidi Whistler as seen on HGTV Canada's Sarah's Mountain Escape and revealing 30 tips and tricks to make your small but functional spaces look spectacular! 

Spa Bath Before & After

Haus Heidi Whistler Spa Bath, before renovation
Haus Heidi Whistler Spa Bath, after renovation

Create an illuminated mirror surround:


How do you keep the light streaming in the bathroom when the only place you can put the vanity is right in front of the window? Turn the window into an illuminated mirror surround with acid etched glass. Make the overall look cohesive with graphic and bold accents:


  • Smooth flat river stone tiles from Saltillo keep feet happy as you bathe and luxuriate.
  • Gloriously thick Caesarstone Montblanc waterfall edge counter slabs bring the WOW.
  • Ridgely Studio Works Lunette Rectangle Wall Sconce plays nicely with the round bone inlay mirror.
Round mirror over window

Create a playfully unique tile installation:


I'm always looking for new and fun ways to experiment with tile and try new things. So how about adding a mountain zig to your zag? Hadn't done THAT before, so the kid-friendly spa bath at Haus Heidi got a little bit playful thanks to a fun install of gloss white tip cut chevron tile accentuated with a single line of grey. Double shower heads mean that it's an easy place to rinse off after a dip in the just-outside-the-door hot tub, and those pebbly mosaic floors mean it'll stay slip free (and it feels fab on bare feet for an indoors feel that brings in the outdoor elements).

Glass enclosed shower with double shower systems

Get The Look

Sico Paints Inkling 6206-11
Sico Paints Inkling 6206-11
Saltillo Tiles Flat River Rock Black Stone
Saltillo Flat River Rock Black Stone (Sku: CVPEBFLTBLAC)
Ridgely Studio Works  Lunette Wall Sconce
Ridgely Studio Works Lunette Wall Sconce, Blackened Steel
CB2 Grace Bone Inlay Round Wall Mirror 32"
CB2 Grace Bone Inlay Round Wall Mirror 32"
Saltillo Tiles EC Chevron White Matte Tile 2" x 8"
Saltillo EC Chevron White Matte Tile (Sku: ECCHEV28WHMR)
Caesarstone Montblanc 5043
Caesarstone Counter Slab, Montblanc 5043
IKEA KUNGSBACKA Cover panel, Anthracite
IKEA KUNGSBACKA Cover panel, Anthracite
Anthropologie Pyrite Knob
Anthropologie Pyrite Knob
Lowe
Lowe's Akuaplus® Elite Shower Faucet with Hand Shower
Lowe
Lowe's Kohler Built-in Rectangular Bathroom Sink

Spa Bath Sources: Saltillo Tiles: Flat River Rock Black Stone (sku: CVPEBFLTBLAC), EC Chevron White Matte Tile 2" x 8" (sku: ECCHEV28WHMR), EC Chevron Light Grey Gloss Tile 2" x 8" (sku: ECCHEV28GRYL) | Caesarstone: Montblanc 5043 Counter Slab | Ridgely Studio Works: Lunette Wall Sconce Rectangle, Blackened Steel | Iron & Ash: shower glass, towel bar | CB2: Grace Bone Inlay Round Mirror 32" (sku: 357852) | Anthropologie: Pyrite Knob (sku: 47078209-007) | Home Depot: American Standard Tofino 4.1/6.0 LPF Dual Flush Standard Height Concealed One-Piece Toilet, White (sku: 2996C203.020) | Schluter: KERDI-LINE Linear Floor Drain | IKEA: SEKTION Top Cabinet Fridge/Freezer With 2 Doors, Kungsbacka Anthracite, 30" x 24" x 20" (sku: 093.590.18), KUNGSBACKA Cover Panel, Antracite, 25" x 80" (sku: 603.379.14) | HomeSensetowels, bathroom accessories, decorative box | Lowe's: MOEN Rinza 1-Handle Bathroom Faucet, Black Matte (sku: 901417), Akuaplus® Elite Shower Faucet with Hand Shower and Sliding Rail, Black Matte (sku: 330698772), Kohler Built-in Rectangular Bathroom Sink with Vertical Sides (sku: 560691), Weiser Milan Privacy Door Handle, Matte Black (sku: 807544), MOEN Rinza Pivoting Paper Holder (sku: 2535181), Rinza Towel Ring (sku: 808728) | Sico: Natural White 6000-11 (door and trim paint), Inkling 6206-11 (wall and ceiling paint)