The Green Bath: A Spa-Like Retreat in Deep Green and Gold
Project Overview
Most bathrooms play it safe with white. This Richmond Hill bathroom renovation goes the other way, pairing deep green zellige with warm greige stone and brushed gold, and the result is a calm, spa-like retreat that feels custom from floor to ceiling, all for under $20,000.
The feature wall sets the tone. Glossy green zellige tile runs floor to ceiling and wraps both the freestanding tub and the walk-in shower, so the two wet zones read as one continuous, light-catching backdrop. Every tile reflects light a little differently, which gives the wall a depth and movement that flat tile simply cannot match. Two recessed niches, a square one in the shower and a long one above the tub, are edged in gold, so even the storage becomes a design detail.
Brushed gold carries through the entire room: a rain head and a handheld sprayer on a slide bar in the shower, a wall-mounted tub filler, single-lever faucets at the vanity, a heated towel rail, and even the flush plate on the wall-hung toilet. Against the deep green and soft greige, the gold reads warm and inviting rather than flashy.
The vanity zone keeps things practical for two. Stone-look cabinet fronts with slim gold pulls carry a white quartz countertop with two undermount sinks, all beneath a full-width backlit mirror that makes morning routines easier. A low privacy wall tucks the wall-hung toilet out of the main sightline, and large-format greige porcelain keeps the floor seamless and easy to clean.
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What This Richmond Hill Bathroom Renovation Included
Here is what went into creating this green and gold retreat:
- A floor-to-ceiling glossy green zellige feature wall wrapping the tub and the walk-in shower
- A frameless glass shower enclosure with brushed gold hardware
- A rain shower head plus a handheld sprayer on an adjustable slide bar
- A gold-edged recessed niche in the shower and a long tiled niche above the tub
- A freestanding soaker tub with a wall-mounted brushed gold filler
- A double vanity with stone-look fronts, gold edge pulls, and a white quartz countertop
- Two undermount sinks with single-hole brushed gold faucets
- A full-width backlit LED mirror
- A wall-hung toilet with a brushed gold flush plate, set behind a privacy half wall
- A brushed gold heated towel rail
- Large-format greige porcelain tile flooring
- Deep sage green walls with recessed pot lighting
Why Green and Gold Work in a Bathroom
White bathrooms are safe, but safe is not the same as relaxing. Deep green is one of the few saturated colours that genuinely calms a room, because it borrows the effect of looking at nature. That is why spas and hotels reach for it so often.
The trick is keeping a dark colour from feeling heavy, and this is where the zellige earns its place. Its glossy, slightly uneven surface bounces light in every direction, so the wall shimmers instead of absorbing the room. The backlit mirror and pot lights feed it even more light to play with.
Gold does the warming. Spread consistently across the shower set, tub filler, faucets, towel rail, pulls, and flush plate, it acts like jewellery for the room, and consistency is exactly what makes it feel intentional rather than busy. Greige grounds it all: the stone-look floor and cabinetry give the green and gold a quiet, warm base, so the palette feels layered instead of loud.
Is a Spa-Style Bathroom Renovation Right for You?
If your bathroom feels dated, generic, or simply not like yours, this project shows what colour, texture, and consistent hardware can do. You do not need more square footage to get a spa at home. You need a clear palette, materials that play with light, and details carried through to the smallest fixture.
The best way to see what is possible is to have it designed first, and you can browse our recent bathroom projects for ideas. Book a free in-home consultation and we will start with a photorealistic 3D plan of your bathroom before any work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
This complete bathroom renovation in Richmond Hill came in under $20,000, including the zellige feature wall, walk-in shower, freestanding tub, double vanity, and all the brushed gold fixtures. Your final price depends on the size of the space, the materials you choose, and whether plumbing is being moved. We provide fixed pricing after an in-home assessment, so there are no surprises. For a fuller breakdown of budgets, see our guide to bathroom renovation costs in Toronto.
Want to see another Richmond Hill project? Here is a spa-style ensuite renovation we completed nearby.
Zellige is a handmade-style glazed tile with a slightly uneven, glossy surface, and that variation is exactly why designers love it: every piece catches light differently. The glazed finish handles water well, which makes it a great fit for showers and tub surrounds when it is installed and sealed properly, as it was in this project.
Quality brushed gold fixtures use durable modern finishes that resist tarnishing and water spots far better than the shiny brass of decades past. As for style, warm metals have been a mainstay in high-end design for years. The key is consistency: when every fixture in the room matches, the finish reads as a deliberate design choice rather than a trend.
A wall-hung toilet hides its tank inside the wall, which frees up visual space and makes the floor completely easy to clean underneath. Paired with a privacy half wall, as in this project, it also keeps the toilet out of the main sightline. It does require an in-wall carrier system, so a full renovation is the ideal time to install one.
This renovation was completed in just a week and a half. Detailed work like a floor-to-ceiling zellige wall normally adds time compared to standard tile, but careful planning and a fixed schedule kept the project moving quickly. You receive a schedule before we begin and photo updates every evening.
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