The Primary Bath Becomes the House's Quietest Room

Designer Vanessa Deleon is advising homeowners on how to turn a primary bathroom into something closer to a retreat — a space built around sensory detail rather than fixtures alone. The approach treats the bath as an extension of the house's living quarters, not a utility room tucked at the end of a hall. For American homes increasingly built around private wings and dedicated wellness spaces, the idea tracks with where residential design has been heading. It is a case for slowing down in a room most people move through fastest.

With reporting from Elle Decor.