A bright bathroom

The kid's bath, which uses frosted glass blocks to let in light while obscuring visibility, makes a bright and humid home for happy houseplants.

The family also enjoys greenery in their cozy outdoor space.

Resources: Square 2-inch tile in Green Sea from Daltile (800/933-8453). Essex glass block from Glass Block Designs (415/626-5770). Slate floor tile in Brazilian Grey-Blue from Import Tile (888/843-5959). Custom ipe wood bench designed by Artdecor, fabricated by Mark Turpin. Wellcomme elongated toilet bowl from Kohler (800/456-4537).