New-Fangled Charm

A designer with eclectic taste gives her own bath a unique appeal

Written by Theresa McTammany • Styled by Beth Wickwire
Photographed by Sam Gray

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At first glance, Jane Seifert's master bath gives off vintage vibes. That is, until you spy a remotecontrol unit resting next to an antique shaving-brush holder or the flat-screen TV discreetly mounted beside the sink. According to Jane, the most charming bathrooms combine old-fashioned features with userfriendly materials and conveniences. It's a sentiment she wisely subscribed to when undertaking her own project: refurbishing the century-old cottage she shares with husband Michael Curley and daughter Grace on Boston's North Shore.

"I wanted a vintage look with a modern edge," Jane says. She took the 10510-foot room down to the studs, then reworked the layout, placing fixtures along perimeter walls to net space for a furniturelike vanity with his-and-hers grooming stations, a walkin shower, separate soaking tub, toilet area and concealed washer/dryer unit. "We kept the footprint of the room, but changed everything else," she says.

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