A much-loved vacation in Bali informed the tone of this Texas renovation. The clients wanted their home to be inviting and serene like a tropical retreat, says architect David Webber, but they also asked for touches of their native Texan surroundings. The act of bathing is ritualistic on Bali, so the new master bath receives a strong tropical treatment, yet is still mindful of its Texas backdrop.

Webber focused on the materials and the strong outdoor connection common to the two cultures he was merging. The master bath wraps around the outside of the bedroom in a narrow L shape and benefits from natural light along two walls. A set of pocket doors comes together to form the inside corner between bath and bedroom. Its sandblasted glass door panels, trimmed to mimic the mullion pattern of the windows, allow light to pass through even when doors are closed.

Preserving a dense growth of trees and avoiding an existing swimming pool limited the room's size. The only place a tub would fit was in the corner. Its mahogany deck is a reminder of the owners' island getaway and provides a dark foil to the pale materials palette. Mahogany is repeated on the vanity top and dressing table, but oak cabinets and limestone tiles bring in a touch of Texas vernacular. “We were intrigued by putting these materials from two very different regions together, but they work beautifully,” explains Webber.

Builder: Stuart Custom Homes, Austin, Texas; Architect: Webber Studio, Austin; Photographer: Thomas McConnell.