“We wanted the feel to be ‘modern organic meets farmhouse,’ so it’s minimalistic,” Nicole says.

Her mood board was an Instagrammer’s dream—bright and airy, yet grounded.

The pervasive white-on-white-on-white trend is a bit warmer in Nicole’s version.

“This is more creamy warm tones—and I’m here for it,” says Nicole, who selected Simply White from Benjamin Moore for the walls. “Playing it safe feels sterile. My job is to make it feel cozy, like a warm hug.”

The black-framed windows helped in the effort, and Nicole balanced them in the room with a trio of thin, black-framed mirrors and black fixtures at the vanity.

“I love black,” Nicole says. “A little bit of contrast is needed to make the magic happen in this space.”

Natural elements soften the contrast. White oak cabinets and brass hardware form a consistently pleasing pairing. The Taj Mahal quartzite countertops are honed, not polished. The Zellige tile in the shower is similar in nature, adding organic texture.

“It’s expensive, but we had to have the real deal for the feel of it,” Nicole adds.

In the shower, she again incorporated a touch of black—in the Schluter trim—forming a crisp, clean edge on the bench.

“I honestly believe it’s the little things in design,” Nicole says. “You might think, ‘Do I really need to do that?’ But watch; you really do.”

This well-defined space has become the client’s sanctuary.

“She wanted a staycation at home—a place to shut the door, pour a glass of champagne and relax,” Nicole says.

Done—fill the tub.

Interior Designer: KC Interior Co., @kcinteriorco

Builder: IHB Homes, @ihbhomeskc