Casa Tierra: The Design Details Behind The Bedrooms & Bathrooms

Before we get into all of the beautiful bedrooms and baths, there’s one other compact space that we’re particularly proud of.  Because this powder room actually used to be a pantry!  

That’s right! We took a former pantry located off the kitchen and turned it into a compact, but totally chic, powder room. Since there were no bathrooms that weren’t connected to bedrooms on the main level, it was essential to provide guests with another option. And even though this is a tiny room, we decided to go dark and dramatic, installing a graphic Echo Charcoal Cement Tile from Zia Tile. This bold pattern set the tone for all the other elements, from the sleek black wall-mounted toilet to the sculptural pendant light, to the Brizo Odin Toilet Paper Holder. And to further maximize the small space, we chose a narrow concrete basin sink mounted on a wood slab and  Odin Wall Mounted Widespread Bathroom Faucet with wall mount lever handles.

A resort-like primary bedroom just wouldn’t be complete without a bathroom to match. And this space certainly rises to the occasion.

Upon entering the bathroom, you’re greeted by a one-of-a-kind vanity located directly in front of an arched window. A custom “floating” mirror is mounted in front of the arch, along with an Undermount Bathroom Sink and rich Corian^® Quartz Ventia Cream leather countertop from Willis. The Litze Single Hole Bathroom Faucet in luxe gold also brings in that elevated touch.

For flooring, we chose a Zia Tile carbon black zellige tile in a herringbone pattern and then continued that tile in a vertical pattern up to chair rail height in the shower. An unglazed natural zellige tile from Zia then covers the shower walls up to the ceiling, creating graphic contrast against the black. For shower hardware, we stuck to the same luxe gold finish from Brizo. The Essential Round Shower Column with Hose and Integrated Diverter, Single Function Metal Raincan Shower Head, and Brizo Single Function Hand Shower come together for the ultimate showering experience. And yes, we went for two shower heads for an opulent (and dare we say romantic ) touch.

Finally, even the walk-in closet got a dose of style with a fun Cosmic Desert wallpaper in shades of white and gold from Jungalow. For the design itself, we worked with California Closets to create a custom space that catered to the needs of guests. We loved the flexibility and options available, and how seamlessly this closet blends with the primary bathroom.

While we kept almost all of this project in a neutral color palette, we decided to inject a bright and bold pattern in a formerly unused area.  

This hallway that connects Guest Bedroom 1 to the stairwell actually used to be an awkward storage area. So when we opened it up, we decided to do something totally unexpected – in the form of this colorful and totally tropical Phoenix Wallpaper from Jungalow. By covering the walls and ceiling, we created a space that feels like walking through a jungle and a unique surprise for guests!

Part of good design is about creating balance – as we did with hard and soft and light and dark, in this guest bedroom. 

It’s not hard to see that the obvious focal point of this space is the massive, wood bed – and large wooden wall art above it. But to counterbalance those dark tones and visual “weight”, we chose items that would feel more light, from a dusty pink bedding to slim nightstands, to the delicate metal wall sconces. Even the patterned woven rug balances out the dark-stained ceiling. Throw in a unique bend reed chair, and this guest bedroom demonstrates the ultimate design balancing act.

For the smallest of the guest bedrooms, we decided to go simple but graphic, with a mix of curved lines and circular shapes. 

All the furniture, lighting, and accessories in this room are tied together through a whole lot of curves – starting with the elegant yet playful arch-shaped bed. The simplicity of the lines of that piece plays nicely with the heavier curved bench at the foot and those sculptural, sphere side tables. Simple globe sconces add another layer of geometry along with the graphic shapes in the rug, figural wall art, and hanging metal sculpture.