Better Than The Ritz-Carlton

The overarching goal of Henne Jewelers’ recent renovation was to provide an elevated jewelry-buying experience while making every customer feel welcomed and appreciated. That applied also to the Pittsburgh store’s restroom, which reflects the same meticulous attention to design with its custom fixtures, warm lighting, elegant wall coverings. As one customer told the store: “These bathrooms are better than the Ritz-Carlton. They smell amazing!”

A Celebration of Heritage

The restroom at Greenwich St. Jewelers doesn’t let up on the playful sophistication that marks the Tribeca store. Floor-to-ceiling gingko leaf tiles — bold, tropical, threaded with gold — extend the store’s design philosophy into its most private corner, while nodding to the Puerto Rican heritage of sisters and owners Jennifer Gandia and Christina Gandia Gambale, whose parents emigrated from the island before founding the original store in 1976.

A Jewel-Box Like Surprise

Throughout London Jewelers’ flagship salon in Manhasset, NY, art, candy and flowers create colorful vignettes. Even the restroom is on-brand. “We set it up like a jewel box,” says co-owner Candy Udell — and the room delivers on that promise, with an octagonal mirror shaped like a faceted diamond reflecting floor-to-ceiling gemstone-themed wallpaper in every color of the spectrum.

Between a Rock and a Beautiful Place

The overall design of Harris Jeweler in Troy, OH, was intended to make guests want to bring their friends back to see it — and it often does. That applies to the bathroom as well, with its floor-to-ceiling agate-patterned tiles. Gemology has been close to the store’s heart since founder Hal Harris became one of the first Certified Gemologists in the country, studying for his GIA courses between combat missions in World War II. Seventy-nine years later, the stones are still on the walls.

No Detail Left Behind

Moody, considered, and quietly luxurious — the restroom at Rumanoff’s Jewelers in Hamden, CT, reflects the same design sensibility that guides the rest of the newly renovated store: warm brass accents, layered stone surfaces, and the kind of spa-like calm that makes customers feel less like they’re shopping and more like they’ve been welcomed into someone’s home. For a fourth-generation family business built on relationships over transactions, that’s exactly the point.

Instagrammable

The bathroom at Rox Jewelers in Decatur, GA, has become something of a local landmark — bold black-and-gold Art Deco wallpaper, a gem-faceted mirror in brass, and curated shelving that wouldn’t look out of place in a design magazine. It has, on occasion, gone viral. For owner Rakhi Narwani, that’s no accident: in a 990-square-foot store where every inch is intentional, even the most private corner is part of the experience.

Coastal Vibe

The powder room at Moonrise Jewelry is fully on song with the rest of the Cape Charles, VA, srtore’s fun and friendly vibe. Bold kaleidoscopic wallpaper in electric blues and teals, a sculptural floral wreath, an organic mirror, and a teal glass vase bring the same coastal, free-spirited energy that owner Meredith Lusk has poured into every corner of her century-old storefront — right down to the hexagonal tile floor.

Surprise and Delight, Right Down the Hall

The malachite-patterned wallpaper and marble vanity of the Richter & Phillips powder room deliver exactly what the Cincinnati store’s philosophy promises: an unexpected moment of beauty where you least expect it. For a business built on the art of surprising and delighting its clients — whether with a billboard that makes the city laugh or a bottle of bourbon left on a doorstep — even the restroom is in on the act.

A Place of Discovery, Top to Bottom

The restroom at Stella Flame Gallery is a quiet extension of the gallery’s layered aesthetic — reclaimed wood vanity, a small agate shelf, and linear glass-and-stone mosaic tile that echoes the same sleek-yet-warm sensibility Flame brought to her two-story Bridgehampton, NY, showroom.

A Grand Design

At Tanmai in Irving, TX, owned by Sanjay and Sapna Singhania, the store’s elegant theme extends seamlessly into the restroom with gold and bronze finishes, interesting wallpaper, wall-sconce lighting fixtures, sleek fixtures and patterned-tile flooring. They were inspired, in part, by architecture and design in Las Vegas.

Inspiration From Above

Wanna Buy a Watch in West Hollywood, CA, designed by interior designer June Robinson Scott, carries its offbeat quirkiness into its restroom with red walls, framed prints, and a chandelier, creating a romantic, vintage effect. Says owner Ken Jacobs: “We went all out with a bright red, boudoir-style bathroom, inspired by a crystal chandelier left by the prior tenant that we had intended to discard.”

Attention to Detail

The $1.3 million renovation of Northeastern Fine Jewelry in Albany, NY, implemented by Michael Roman of C2 Design Group in 2017, did not neglect any detail of the retail experience. “Our store has a bathroom that can only be described as the Wynn Hotel in Albany, NY,” says Northeastern VP Gregg Kelly, who came up with the concept for the building project based on extensive research into experiential design. “The finishes throughout the store were selected to present a sleek and timeless look,” Roman says. “The upscale aesthetic extends into the restroom with high-end finishes and cool lighting.”

Right at Home

The comfortable, residential feel of Fakier Jewelers in Houma, LA, continues into the restroom where windows are dressed with plantation shutters and floor-to-ceiling draperies. There are also sophisticated, furniture-style fixtures and fun, fluffy seating. Owner Manon Fakier designed the store, which opened in 2017, with the help of the French Mix by Jennifer Dicerbo Interiors in Covington, LA.

Paint Steals the Show

At Clarkes Jewelers in Shreveport, LA, colorful walls and flattering lighting brighten shoppers’ experience.

Eye-Catching Tile

At Coughlin Jewelers in St. Clair, MI, attention to detail pays off, with art on the walls, patterned tiles and even a plant. Consider adding a live plant to the restroom, suggests interior designer Ruth Mellergaard of Grid 3 International, because it emits oxygen and is a natural air freshener.

Stunner of a Sink

The Jewelry Design Center in Spokane, WA, uses a bold sink, interesting textures, a decorative mirror, and the drama of wall sconce lighting to make a design statement.

Sleek and Seamless

At John Atencio’s Boulder, CO, location, the sleek interior design complements the rest of the store’s interior and reflects the jewelry designer’s modern aesthetic.

Upgrades All Around

At Kelley Jewelers in Weatherford, OK, designer Leslie McGwire of Leslie McGwire & Associates chose a white brick that went from floor to ceiling on the wall behind the sink and toilet. The sidewalls are a large-scaled tile also going from the floor up to the ceiling. An added detail is the 1-inch by 4-inch glass tiles that create a stripe down the walls. The gold bar lights match the gold faucet. The square sink with the durable high-end counter is a nice detail for the design. The highly patterned porcelain adds an extra design splash to the bathroom.

Residential Touches
At Sather’s Leading Jewelers in Fort Collins, CO, a gold mirror, colorful artwork and an interesting backsplash design creates an elegant atmosphere, while two sinks turn it into a family affair.

Simply Streamlined

The Diamond Center in Janesville, WI, designed by Leslie McGwire, has elements of black, gray and white tones with a very contemporary feel. The bathroom is no different. The very large porcelain tiles on the floor wrap up the walls to about 42 inches high. The streamlined black granite counter with a contemporary faucet beautifully complements the brushed silver horizontal mirror. The artwork on the walls is fashioned from metal straps to add to the contemporary design feel.

His and Hers

The bathrooms at Williams Jewelers in Englewood, CO are very unique. For the women’s bathroom designer Leslie McGwire used a white porcelain tile that had a 1-carat Swarovski diamond-shaped crystals in the tile, making the entire wall sparkle. The flush-mounted crystal light fixture and the sconces on either side of the mirror all work together to create a “wow” effect. The men’s room design, in contrast, is very masculine. The porcelain wood floor goes up to half of the wall with a decorative tile
boarder. The tone of the highly textured large mirror complements the color palette in the room. The scones coordinate with the overall design.

Understated Elegance

YLANG YLANG in St. Louis employs a chandelier and gold fixtures to add elegance and glamour, while the flooring adds a modern touch.