Today we have quite the luxury bathroom for you – including a hers and his shared shower, a view of the river, a heated toilet, and a sauna inside the bathroom (I’m truly jealous). It’s another River House bathroom, my favorite one that is so warm and airy – and the white tile in here might be my favorite I’ve ever used.

The bathroom itself is more long and narrow – the shower faces east and the windows over the vanity are south. The footprint of this wing was dictated by how the house was designed by Anne Usher (the architect) and built by JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction. It’s not huge so it had to be really thoughtful in how it was going to be maximized. They actually added the sauna near the end which I think they stole by flipping the toilet room and getting rid of that small storage cabinet between the old toilet room and the vanity area.

Here you can see how it connects to the primary bedroom. There is a pocket door to ensure that if one person needs to get up early to get ready or needs privacy they can just close it.

The view from the bedroom (reveal here!) into the bathroom is just so pretty. Those mirrors hanging in front of the window might be my favorite thing (albeit controversial).
Here’s a little video before we get into the pretty photos! (just wait for the ad to play:))

Paint Color | Windows | Mirrors | Ceiling Lights | Countertops | Vanity (custom) | Faucets | Handles | Sink | Vase | Scalloped Bowl | Towel | Wood Tray (vintage) | Woven Tray (similar) | Towels | Slippers | Wastebasket | Runner
She is such a sophisticated bathroom – wood, green, brass, and so much natural light that you would never need to turn on the overhead lights (except during the 5 months of darkness that we are about to enter, LOL). The vanity is a long floating custom vanity designed by Max and Anne (and maybe me, I honestly don’t remember at this point).
Mirrors In Front Of The Windows?
Anne was the one driving the mirror in front of the window situation which I was fully on board with because it’s weird and cool (and I’ll do anything for natural light + quirk). Anne had an interesting philosophy that basically says we should prioritize seeing nature over seeing our faces all day. Obviously, you need a mirror when you are getting ready but I love the idea of not being confronted with my own face when I’m just getting up or even brushing my teeth and instead looking at the trees. Now of course we ended up putting mirrors above the vanity in front of the windows anyway, and here is why…
We originally wanted to hang the mirrors from the side or ceiling on a pivot that could be stored out of the way, but the ceilings are vaulted and angled and the sconces needed to be hung as flush mounts up there. Also, the sides weren’t symmetrical which felt odd to us. We worked with a welder and tried to figure out how to hang from the top of the wood or the side, but he basically told us that it would be floppy and never solid (which seemed like a bad choice). So we designed them to be attached inside the wood frame and used the Kohler mirrors (which were perfect in size and shape) with a custom welded back.


Art (vintage) | Towel Bar | Towel
The vanity has three drawers – two with cutouts for the sink plumbing then a huge drawer in the middle.

Faucet | Handles | Sink | Countertop
The faucets are part of the Components Collection from Kohler that comes in all the different finishes and a few different shapes. The line is called “components” because you can choose separate handles and spouts – essentially customize the exact look you are going for. We used the gooseneck faucet for the guest bath so opted for the Row spout, a squared-off version, up here.

These light fixtures are new and so awesome. They are so heavy and high quality, with a really pretty gold patina, and they give off excellent light. You can obviously use them vertically flanking a vanity mirror as well.

To the right of the bathroom is the tub/shower wet room and it’s so flooded with light, bouncing off all the textures in the tile and the faucets – it’s extremely dreamy to be in there.

Shower Door (custom) | Wall Tile | Floor Tile | Wall Light | Sliding Door | Tub | Tub Tray (local) | Vase (local) | Drink Table | Candle | Rain Showerhead + Shower Arm | Showerheads + Shower Arm | Handshower | Wall-Mount Handshower Holder | Metal Shower Hose | Thermostatic Valve Controls
Because we were working with Kohler on this we were able to go all out in the plumbing department – a rain shower, two showerheads for joint showering, and a hand shower. Their new Statement and Anthem line is so beautiful and with a lot of flexibility and customization – with options for mechanical valves that don’t require electrical in addition to plumbing (so an easier install) or digital.

Wall Tile | Floor Tile | Wall Light | Sliding Door | Tub | Towel | Tub Tray (local) | Vase | Drink Table | Candle | Bath Spout | Handshower | Wall-Mount Handshower Holder | Metal Shower Hose | Thermostatic Valve Control
We chose the Ceric tub because it was the narrowest and has such a sculptural and classic shape. The water temp is automatically set and you simply just push on and off and it reaches that temperature. The look of it is so design-forward, but the function is really simple.


The tub is big enough for two people but doesn’t have a huge footprint so fitting into this shower was just fine (which was something we worried about and went through all the exercises like bringing a cardboard template to make sure it fit).

Bath Spout | Handshower | Wall-Mount Handshower Holder | Metal Shower Hose | Thermostatic Valve Control
The knob controls the temperature and the buttons turn it on and off (and control the hand shower). It’s just so streamlined and squared off with these modern round knobs – so graphic and simple.

Side Table | Shampoo | Conditioner | Cream | Towel | Rain Showerhead + Shower Arm | Showerheads + Shower Arm | Handshower | Wall-Mount Handshower Holder | Metal Shower Hose | Thermostatic Valve Control
Each person gets to control their own temperature, all pre-set by them, and they can change the water pressure and stream with a few different options (there is a really fun spray that is so soft that we love).


This tile is one of my favorites I’ve ever used – such a pretty texture with white and vertical organic stripes. We stacked them horizontally and the vibe is so rich and textured, and yet still calm.


Wall Tile | Herringbone Mosaic Tile & Stone Slabs
Ann Sacks has a lot of stone tile as well, and we chose the large format 12×24 for the vanity floor and then switched to a small herringbone of the same tile for the shower room (smaller tile always works to slope better towards the drain). It’s all so gorgeous.


Herringbone Mosaic Tile & Stone Slabs
The stone has a lot of warmth and green in it, calling back to the trees outside all the windows. I can’t stop staring at it.

Door (custom) | Robe Hooks | Mint Towel | White Towel | Robe | Art | Built-In Cabinet (custom) | Leather Baskets | Tray
Anne (the architect) designed this storage cabinet with three shelves and a door for extra storage. The Kohler hooks are black to help pull in the black sliding door frame and all the black light switches (we also chose a black hand towel bar).
The Sauna

Robe | Towel | Sauna (custom)
Now, TBH I had very little to do design-wise with this sauna, beyond my extreme support and enthusiasm. The best part is that it’s both infrared AND a traditional dry sauna. I’m so jealous. Essentially the infrared goes deeper and some say is better for your skin, but they don’t heat up to be as hot as fast (and you have to stay in much longer to get the benefits) whereas a traditional dry sauna can get really hot and you only need 20 minutes to drip with sweat and get the mood-boosting benefits.


The black panels are the infrared heat and then below you’ll see the dry system with all the rocks. My brother worked with a local sauna builder (that is a design/build firm) and Ken was super happy with their service and work.


The sauna is big enough to fit both of them sitting up or one lounging. They have been using it 5 nights a week, watching Friday Night Lights through the glass on an iPad. Again, very jealous.
The Toilet Room/Watercloset

Wall Color | Toliet | Art
Yes, there is a toilet in its own little room with a pocket door and a beautiful deep color. It’s a smart toilet with a heated seat, bidet, and a lot of bells and whistles (controlled by a remote that is attached to the wall). Yes, you need to plan for a plug (and I’d suggest all toilet rooms get an outlet just in case a future owner is as obsessed with having a bidet as the general bidet enthusiasts club population seems to be. LOL). They LOVE it. And I love how streamlined the toilet is, thus making it easy to clean:)

Jess thought it would be fun to show you the difference between the bathroom before and after styling – it’s so simple and calm so the styling really added a lot.



Human for scale:) I love my bathroom, I do, but when you are in this bathroom, showering with a view of the river, surrounded by trees it’s pretty darn glorious. A huge thanks to Kohler for partnering with us on this bathroom – we are so thankful to work with our favorite brands to create beautiful rooms (and photos for the blog).
Bathroom Resources:
Mirror: Kohler
Plumbing: Kohler
Windows: Marvin
Tile/Stone: Ann Sacks
Countertop: Caesarstone
Vanity: Custom
Shower Door: Custom
Sliding Door: Marvin
Main Wall Color: Alabaster by Sherwin-Williams
Water Closet Color: Riverway by Sherwin-Williams
Lighting: Kohler
Sauna: HD Contractor (custom)
*Architect: Anne Usher
**General Contractor: JP Macy of Sierra Custom Construction
***Interior Designers: Emily Henderson (me!) and Max Humphrey
****Styling: Emily Henderson (me!)
*****Photos by Kaitlin Green
I love it! What about privacy when showering?
Do they feel like it’s private enough with all these windows? I would be scared of “peeping Toms.” But I love it!!!
This is all so beautiful – the tile, especially – but I can’t get my head around having full-length windows/glass doors from the backyard into the shower. It seems like that would prevent you from bathing if your kids have friends over and they’re in the yard. At night anyone who wandered by would be able to see you in the bathroom with the lights on. I may not understand the layout of the property or something but I’d want a way to cover that window!
It’s gorgeous! But… there is no cover for the window? No option for privacy? What do they do when guests are over? Just make sure they stay inside? I can’t be the only one wondering… ha!
Beautiful bathroom! Could you explain the “shower balcony”?
Gorgeous bathroom with stunning views!! Love the tile and the fixtures!
Love everything about this. One question- does the window/door on the shower have some sort of darkening/filter capability so that people can’t see in while you are showering? I’d love to recreate this look but don’t want to flash everyone while naked.
The pre/post styling is so fun to see! This bathroom is stunning!
Wow just wow! I am not sure you would be able to get me out of this bathroom, it is gorgeous. I would love to hear how your brother and his family are enjoying their home.
This is so pretty! One thing I’m so curious about is how they have privacy (in the bathroom specifically) with so many windows. Are there some built in blinds in the exterior door and windows behind the vanity? Or is it remote / in the woods enough that they don’t mind showering in front of a full length window?
This bathroom is absolutely beautiful and that sauna is an amazing add! I am wondering about showering with the full glass doors when kids could potentially be running around the yard? Do they have a way to block the view for privacy?
Loving the River House reveals! I hope your brother and his family are loving their new home!
Any pictures of what the mirror looks like from outside the window?
Ooo, I’d want to see this, too, Keith.
This bathroom is beautiful! The tile – stunning. I love the different greens.
I would really love to know how they cover that giant glass door when they’re in the shower? I can’t see any kind of window coverings on the other windows and I’m very curious!
The bathroom is gorgeous but what about privacy? How do they shower or walk around in their bathroom after dark without anyone who walks through the yard seeing them, especially knowing the winter nights are very long there? Just curious about that detail.
As a designer who has worked on many complex bathrooms . . . wow. This space is really special, and I know exactly how much work went into getting all these details just right. The shower glass looking through to the view, the vanity windows looking out to the trees, the color in the stone tile, the toilet closet color and art . . . just dreamy! But wait, we need to know more about the shower deck!
WOW! This is an amazing, beautiful, luxurious bathroom! Great job.
I’m so down for all the natural light streaming into that shower during the day. Although the lack of covering on it at night would totally freak me out. Am I the only one who strongly prefers coverings on windows at night? Even if you know that no one is out there and it’s private? It’s just cozier.
I hope we get a shower balcony reveal!
Apologies if I missed this, but is the sliding door in the shower switchable? Can it be made translucent? Or is there some kind of privacy-creating film on the outside?
Obviously stunning! just curious about the full length see through shower doors, is there never anyone out there or on the river paddling by? Perhaps they dont mind being seen either way, but just seemed like a bold choice!
Wow it’s gorgeous! Looks so pleasant to be in and what a great move to add that sauna. I’ve had one in a few past houses… entering the ‘big dark’ here in Washington has me wondering how to get my own again. I’d be curious what the ballpark figure for adding a sauna like that was if there is ever a remodel budget post coming up!
Ok it’s so gorgeous but I’m sure I won’t be the only one to ask how you get any sort of privacy in the shower? Haha, like I get that it is far from neighbors, but what about their kids just milling about outside? Is there really no risk that some human will walk over to this outside zone and happen upon something they didn’t want to see?
But for real it’s totally beautiful, the combination of green/wood/brass/white is very warm and satisfying.
So peaceful and beautiful!! I am curious if anyone else has a “shower room” with the tub in it and cleaning considerations. Thanks!
I would love to hear the real deal on this too. We have a walk in tiled shower with glass doors. I try to give the whole thing a good scrub top to bottom every few weeks or so. I’m not a particularly clean freak, it really needs it! Soapy residue, that kind of premildewy grout, foggy glass.
I imagine there is some kind of privacy coating on the glass, but I would still feel exposed!
This is beautiful and unique. I live in the PNW and any way you can capture natural light and bring nature inside is a win in my book. Does the sliding door in the wet room have built in blinds, or is it assumed no one will walk by on this side of the house? I am thinking of kids playing outside, landscapers, etc.
One of my favorite bathrooms ever – how heavenly to be inside and so incredibly comfortable but surrounded by nature!
Love it! And I love seeing all the Portland Project art used here in the River House.
I’m sorry, they shower has a door that goes outside?? INSANE!! What a luxurious space.
I noticed the addition of trees in the pre-styled vs. after photos of the vanity window. Would love to hear more about how you added this privacy screen! I have to imagine large trees like that are expensive or took a while to grow, but it really makes it feel more cozy.
Somewhat off-topic, but why does the floorplan have south at the top (the opposite of a map)? I know there must be an architect reason for this, I’m very curious what it is!
I’m pretty sure the bathroom windows actually face north, not south. I think it is a typo based on my understanding of all the photos and posts they’ve shared til now.
Not a typo! Drawing sets can’t really put N up top as a convention – it would mean most houses were skewed crazily on the page. Full drawing sets have to fit the actual plans, but also notes, boxes for permit stamps, charts of code requirements… all sorts of stuff! So you need to have a convention where the plan sits squarely on the page,
Whoops, hit enter too soon! Ok so the convention usually puts the front door at the bottom, or some other logical spot that makes your plans easy to read, everything nice and squared off to the page. Then you indicate the house’s actual orientation to the world in a specific compass symbol! There are other fun little conventions of that symbol when you’re looking at elevations, so you can orient inside the house, too.
Man, I miss drawing CAD sets, apparently…
This is my favorite EHD bathroom of all time. But I am curious: how does one clean the windows? Does a hand fit behind the mirrors? Apologies if this was covered in the video – it did not play for me in this browser.
I am really curious about this too!
Do you get cold in such a big wet room when you shower? Was anything done to prevent getting cold?
This is a truly amazing, luxurious bathroom! The colors, design, meticulous details all came together SO beautifully!
Obviously there are a lot of questions about it.. I am wondering if that tile with the ribs in it would be hard to clean after a while, because of the many lines in it? I love the look of it. The floor tile is also incredible- I wish I could afford it!
I’d live to know what color Ann Sacks Savoy Ribbed Tile is on the walls? I am guessing this is the gloss finish? So Cottonwood, Lotus, Paperwhite or Ricepaper?
This pic is from the tile selection post. But I can’t quite tell which color it is.
This bathroom is gorgeous. I love a mirror in front of a window in the right circumstances! I have one, and have done one for clients. Seeing your refection bathed in natural sunlight will do wonders for your self esteem 🙂
Such a beautiful, zen bathroom & spa. Have you seen the fan or blowers (small holes) in showers that dry the tile after showering to keep it clean from mold and scum build up? I think this is thoughtful add when doing a high end bathroom.
Will you be adding a second towel bar for a hand towel for the sink nearest the shower? And where do you hang bath towels for the beautiful shower? I saw towel hooks on the other side of the door towards the sauna but not as convenient to reach as you exit the glass shower area. I notice these practical details and decisions, having renovated two bathrooms last year.
Beautiful work! I love the before and after styling photos, really goes to show how much life and interest it adds to even an amazingly designed room.
i must know, though – am I the only person who doesn’t get the appeal of a sauna??? Not dissing it, the tv idea sounds very cute, but I have only been in a sauna for a couple minutes before. What is the deal???
I’m somewhat curious about the inclusion of a sauna. Is this a popular thing in the PNW or do your brother and SIL just like them? I have never used a sauna, far less considered putting one in my house
Love this. Can you provide the measurements of the shower/tub area ? This is very similar to what I would like in my remodel. Just don’t know if I have the room. Thank you 🥰
Interesting that the lights are above mirrors instead of flanking them which I thought was the agreed-upon standard for most flattering lighting. Perhaps that is less important with the natural light available from the windows.
As long as the light source is in front of you, you’re good to go. You run into trouble when it’s an overhead, but behind you enough that you cast your own shadows (like a recessed light that’s 2’ from the wall). I’ve done a gazillion bathrooms over the years, and I think this location and direct flanking are pretty much a wash for good illumination!
The Kohler fixtures are beautiful, and seeing them in situ is inspiring. The Kohler usage in the Portland house inspired us in a home we built at about the same time as Portland home was being revealed. We never would have been so inspired without your imagination. They remain our favorite choices.
Gorgeous. I love Kohler bath fittings. And I love the tile, too. I would definitely be looking for some privacy, though!