water for elephants

Marlena's bathroom contains a shower with tiles by Tempest Tileworks and New Ravenna, Two beautifully appointed compartments hold the DXV Oak Hill lavatory with console and matching two-piece toilet.

“There was a bit of ‘tramp’ style going on in the book,” says Tami. So that’s where the partners started: with matte finishes and beautiful pieces that looked worn and old. They got linens and drapes from a small artisanal textile designer in Istanbul and worked with Paper Mills, a company out of Oakland, California, to find the rich, flocked-looking wallpaper. They used the new DXV Oak Hill Collection, because with its satin brass finish, these fixtures fit the tone of the story and the style of the room. “We found vintage light fixtures that illuminate and just fit with the golden hue of the space,” says Krista. “But then we had to funk it up so we brought in our tattooed lady and hung her up with a kimono and some other arty things.”

The DXV Oak Hill Freestanding Soaking Tub with Weathered Oak Feet anchors the vanity side of the space and becomes the perfect focal point in Marlena's retreat.

The sink really led us to the idea of having these two individualized water closets and separate, private spaces: toilet in one room and sink in another. Which is also in keeping with the idea of a train car and how you would have to use the space. And then, of course, we used these beautiful bath fixtures and that became our focal point. There’s a real sense of the circus big top, especially the bulbs that surround the mirror. And we really played with shapes, specifically the lotus. The vanity really and truly is awesome. Something about the glow and the way it casts its light.