A mid-century modern bathroom with honey-colored wooden cabinetry, terrazzo countertops, and brass fixtures. Decor includes a white vase with flowers, a soap dish, and natural light from a nearby window.

BRIDLEMILE | PORTLAND, OR

SCOPE: Primary Bath Design

GENERAL CONTRACTOR: The Works

Every great design tells a story of transformation, and the Bridlemile project began with a quest for a true personal retreat for a young, growing family. Tucked away in a wooded enclave, we reimagined the primary suite as a place where the morning ritual feels like a deliberate pause. The narrative unfolds in the bath, where a bold terrazzo tub surround meets the soft, rhythmic lines of blush vertical tiles and the grounding warmth of wood paneling, a nod to the midcentury roots of the home. A custom-designed oak vanity with wood hardware and arched mirrors reflect greenery and light from all around the space. Unlacquered brass fixtures act as the golden thread, weaving through the space and into the meticulously organized walk-in closet. It’s a sanctuary designed not just for function, but for the way it feels to wake up and begin again in a space that speaks in a calm melliflous melody.

A modern bathroom with wood accents, a shower with a glass door and gold fixtures, and a view into a bedroom with a bed, a yellow chair, and a small table with a plant.

Bathroom countertop with a bowl of natural bath scrubs and a brush with a wooden handle, next to a window with a view of trees outside.

A kitchen window with a white frame, overlooking green trees outside. On the window sill, there's a large dark ceramic vase containing bare branches with small pink flowers. The counter beneath the window has a green and white mosaic tile pattern, with items including a gold candle holder with a single candle, a glass container filled with pink salt, and some small white decorative rocks.

Bathroom with wooden cabinetry, a double sink with a terrazzo countertop, gold fixtures, a large mirror, a vase with flowers, and a walk-in closet with hangers and clothes.

View of a bathroom with a large built-in bathtub surrounded by green and white mosaic tiles. The bathtub area has a window overlooking trees, a dried branch arrangement in a vase, and various bath items, with a towel hanging over the edge. The ceiling is white, and one wall is covered with wooden paneling, with a section of beige tiled wall and a glass shower partition.

Shower area with beige tiled walls, gold fixtures, a showerhead, a handheld shower, and a small shelf with vases and decorative objects.