When a Colorado couple merged their lives later in life, they enlisted designer Rachel Ogburn, who uses Houzz Pro software, in 2024 to refresh the main living areas of their home. A leaking tub soon sparked a full-blown transformation of the dark, heavy primary bathroom.
Now the space shines with style: a pair of geometric mirrors and brushed brass pendant lights frame a double vanity, while a sand-hued ceramic tile backsplash adds a subtle glow. The updated shower dazzles with artisan tiles in deep green, creating depth and drama, and a modern freestanding tub sits atop limestone-look porcelain floors. The result is a calm, refined retreat that feels both lighter and luxuriously elevated.
Bathroom at a Glance
Who lives here: A couple
Location: Denver
Size: 200 square feet (19 square meters)
Designer: Rachel Ogburn of Rowe Interior Design
Before: The existing double vanity was in good shape, but the homeowners wanted to replace the oval sinks and brown granite countertop. “We repainted the cabinetry when we did the rest of the home in 2024,” Ogburn says. “It used to be yellow oak cabinets and we did it in Accessible Beige (by Sherwin-Williams). We also updated the hardware then.”
A large framed mirror made the rectangular vanity feel boxy. “It also didn’t utilize the very tall ceilings they had in there,” Ogburn says. “The mirror made it feel squatty.” Deep aubergine walls paired with dated finishes added visual weight, while oversize beige floor tiles meant to mimic stone fell flat. “They almost permanently looked muddy,” Ogburn says. “Also, the installation was just square-on-square.”