Revisiting Some of the Most Beautiful Bathrooms in Texas
Inspired Powder Rooms and Primary Suites from the Pages of PaperCity
BY Caitlin Clark // 03.12.24
A soothing master bathroom by Brant McFarlain. (Photo by Stephen Karlisch)
Bathrooms — particularly powder rooms — have always been one of the more fun spaces to design and renovate. Something as simple as wallpaper or a brand-new faucet can immediately alter its feel. For a touch of inspiration, we’ve gathered some of the most beautiful bathrooms from the pages of PaperCity, crafted or reimagined by top Texas architects and designers.
The “Spa House” in Dallas
Christian Lacroix Butterfly Parade wallpaper takes center stage in the powder room of Maxine Trowbridge’s spa-like Dallas retreat, designed with the help of architect Joshua Nimmo and designer Brant McFarlain.
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A Dallas Retreat Inspired by Resorts Around the World
“We wanted it to feel like a resort — uncluttered and open, with lots of natural light,” shares the homeowner.
Elizabeth Anthony
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A Hidden Charles Dilbeck Home’s Stunning Refresh
“It doesn’t feel like a house that’s been redone — you can’t tell what is old and what is new,” says designer Philip Thomas Vanderford.
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The “Spa House” Continued…
This is, after all, a house where relaxation and respite are as important as the interior furnishings and art.
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Chad Dorsey’s Laidback, Graffiti-Tagged ‘Surf Shack’
The Dallas designer and architect’s handcrafted personal home in Forest Hills is relaxed luxury at its best.
A Renovated Lionel Morrison Gem Along the Katy Trail
Brian Bolke and his husband, Faisal Halum, purchased and renovated a spectacular Lionel Morrison-designed home with the help of Gonzalo Bueno of the interiors and architecture firm Ten Plus Three.
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An Yves Saint Laurent-Inspired Home in Preston Hollow
Designer Corbin See approached the interiors like a collector, giving new life to the best pieces and introducing exciting furnishings that might one day be passed down to the next generation.
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A Celebrity Stylist Embraces the Cool ’70 Vibes of Her Dallas Home
Stylist Nini Nguyen, who counts Rihanna among her clients, puts together a room — with designer James McInroe — like any great outfit.
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A Cozy, 100-Year-Old Pied à Terre in Highland Park
A few years ago, when David Arrington and his wife, Shelley, purchased a 1915 house on a half-acre in Old Highland Park, one of the first calls they made was to designer Joseph Minton.
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A Fort Worth House Crush Becomes a Home
Fashion had a major influence over this art-filled midcentury home near the historic River Crest Country Club.
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An Italian Villa-Inspired Oak Cliff Marvel
David Griffin and James Ferrara always dreamed of building their own Italian villa. After finding a perfect lot in Oak Cliff’s Kessler Woods, the duo did just that.
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The Best Bathroom Designs from Past Kips Bay Decorator Show Homes in Dallas
Studio Thomas James’ ‘Wicked’ Powder Bath
‘Dark and Edgy’ was the design mantra.
Rivers Spencer Interiors – Les Fleurs du Marécage
Featuring monograms and magnolias, along with NOLA-based artisans Leontine Linens and lighting designer Julie Neill, the bedroom suite is laid out like a gracious Southern home.
“The Sanctuary” by Brant McFarlain Design
“My primary goal was for the room to appear as if it previously functioned for a different purpose,” says McFarlain.
“Virginia’s Sanctuary,” by Shelly Rosenberg
On the walls, a Schumacher wallpaper adds visual interest, while the shower curtain by The Shade Store using Sanderson fabrics brings a softness to the surrounding hard finishes.
Urbanology Designs’ – Quatre Saisons
A tranquil shower is constructed from crushed stone material applied like plaster.
KMNelson Design – Memoir of Marrakech
The bathroom celebrates Morocco’s love for patterns and tile, with Fromental’s Fiamma in Ambra wallpaper strikingly alongside a Vagli Rosata slab from Artistic Tile.
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