“As a designer, Geberit gave me the flexibility of being able to specify a compatible toilet from a wide range of manufacturers, allowing me to select the best toilet for the overall design aesthetic.” – Lori Carroll
Carroll chose a Sigma50 flush actuator plate in polished chrome with brushed stainless-steel buttons to operate the in-wall toilet system. With the dark surfaces of the powder room for a backdrop, chrome looks vibrant and clean, creating a statement rather than blending in or clashing. It also complements the chrome-highlighted sliding glass mirror and other decorative elements in the space, including a vase, the sink faucet, and door hardware. The Sigma50 allows the user to choose between a standard 1.6 gallon flush and a water-conserving 0.8 gallon flush, helping Carroll’s clients achieve substantial water savings.
“Torn out of structures built decades ago and shipped directly from the Midwest site, the wood had leaded paint that had to be professionally removed,” Carroll says. “The hand sawn lumber was then cleaned with a hard bristle brush, scrubbed, and dried thoroughly. Because the reclaimed wood was going to be used in a wet zone, a clear sealer was applied that would not affect the natural beauty, but protect it from moisture. We used a total of 78 square feet.”
“Our client was extremely excited that we were able to transform her ordinary powder room with the reclaimed wood that helped evoke memories of her childhood. Thankfully, with the help of Geberit we were able to,” says Carroll.
“We learned of Geberit at trade shows,” Carroll says. “The flexibility of being able to specify a toilet design from a wide range of manufacturers was critical as well as the opportunity to choose between 2x4 or 2x6 construction, which helped in the initial buildout process. The easy access to internal components though the decorative flush panel instead of an additional access panel streamlined the look of the powder room and sealed the deal.”
Congratulations to Lori Carroll for winning the Silver award from Kitchen & Bath Design News 2019 in the Best Powder Room category!