Cave Bathroom

[Vindingo]

Thanks for all the kind words.  My digital camera died and all I have are phone pics unfortunately.  It's an awkwardly shaped room, so it is tough to capture the space. I am also disappointed you can't make out the color of the blue'd steel with the polished edge.  The polished edge on the steel is my favorite detail.  Its subtle but more noticeable in real life.  

edge detail

finger pull detail

You can see the room layout with the shower in the corner

Will it get a splash back? to protect paintwork from water damage?

No back splash in the design now, but I guess if it is a problem in the future I will think of something.  

Your abilities also point a suspicion of qualifications for architectural design.  

I do have a degree in architecture, so I guess your suspicions aren't too far off...  [tongue]

 

[Vindingo]

My inspiration for this vanity came from a couple George Nakashima pieces:

I'm sure you can see where I stole some elements, and then played on his ideas to make it mine. 

I hope some insight into my thought process can help you guys make some wacky stuff too! 

 

[Tinker]

Vin, The inspiration did not stop or limit your own unique design imagination.
Your imagination not only grasped a great design, but it was very interesting to see how you have solved construction features and problems with this project and others you have shown us.

Tinker

 

[awil66]

Fantastic. Really sharp work. A question. The bottle traps (I think that's what they are called) for the sinks, where did you get them? I have been told before that they aren't really allowed in our area, but that plumber could have been misinformed. They look great.

 

[Vindingo]

Got the traps online.

There was no need to worry about plumbing codes, plumber is a friend, and he didn't mention anything. 

 

[awil66]

Yeah they look so good. I love details like that.  Thanks for sharing.

 

[Old School Carpenter]

Great design and execution,  I really like how all the differrent textures/mediums work well together.

Mike

 

[Flat4Boxer]

WOW!  Very nice work!

 

[DaveZ]

That is....  inspirational.

 

[jeep jake]

how did you flatten the slab?

 

[Vindingo]

how did you flatten the slab?

This slab started out pretty flat so I went at it with a vintage Stanley #5 and a rotex.  

I have used a router sled method before with some success on another project.  

 

[Tinker]

Vin, Did you use a plane in each hand?  [not worthy]
Tinker

 

[Vindingo]

Vin, Did you use a plane in each hand?   [not worthy]
Tinker

[big grin] you're funny Tinker.

I definitely cheated a bit.  As I am sure you can see, there is a slight twist in the end with the butterflies. I decided that I could live with it, and that it adds to the "organic" feel of the piece...  AKA: it was hot that day and I didn't feel like planing anymore. 

 

[mouppe]

Superb work!

 

[GPowers]

[popcorn]

 

[Sean7a]

[eek] [eek] [big grin]
SO friggin cool Vin.  Would love to meet you next time you make it up to the store.  Aside from the awesome work, the design is very unique.  I love it all 'cept for the clear sinks, that wouldn't be my cup o tea, but to each their own.  Bravo.  Have a blast in school.

 

[butzla]

Great design and execution!  Love it!!

 

[ustoolfast]

Very nice work.