Given the incredible spaces Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent have designed, both individually and together, it’s no surprise they saved some of their best work for their own home. The duo has shared that the one house feature they can’t agree on is their joint style and how it comes across, but their East Coast home tells a different story. The space beautifully blends their individual design perspectives to create a bold yet timeless look that truly inspires. It’s a style that’s evident in every room in their home, but especially in their stunning primary bathroom. Their bathroom, which flows from the primary dressing room, features a dramatic book-matched marble wall and chic vintage accents, making the space the perfect source of inspiration for a renovation refresh.

Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent have different approaches to design — Berkus being more traditional, while Brent is open to more adventurous choices — and while both styles are evident in their bathroom, it creates a perfect balance among the space. If you’ve been planning to revamp your bathroom with a high-end design, this look can offer plenty of ideas to get started. To build a magazine-worthy bathroom, don’t feel pressured to settle on just one style. Mixing a luxurious statement like a marble wall with timeless gold accents creates a unique, elevated look that will leave everyone wanting to recreate the space in their own home.

One of the most unforgettable design choices in Berkus and Brent’s Manhattan home is the primary bath’s book-matched marble statement wall. Book-matching is a technique where two slabs of stone are aligned to mirror each other, creating a continuous flow of veins and patterns for a cohesive, yet striking look. Berkus has noted that this style of marble is a wonderful way to highlight the stone’s natural beauty while also offering a bold appeal. Along with the mirrored style, this marble wall has a noticeable contrast between the bright, white foundation and darker gray veining — it’s a contrast that is clearly natural, but still feels luxurious and eye-catching.

It may be wrong to assume that this design counts as an accent wall — the trendy home feature Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent can’t stand. While it serves a similar purpose, it grabs attention in a much more timeless fashion. Accent walls can sometimes take more work to make an impact, with bold colors or quirky decor that might fall flat if not executed well. Instead, this book-matched marble approach makes a statement effortlessly, helping the surrounding elements feel intentional instead of a necessity to gain attention.

A blend of new and old decor is one of those trends that stand the test of time, and Berkus and Brent’s pairing of modern style with traditional decor accents perfectly captures its appeal. Among the modern book-matched statement wall, the bathroom features midcentury French scones and 19th-century Italian carved-wood mirrors over the sink to bring in some old-world flair. They also incorporated classic, gold fixtures throughout the tub and shower for a luxurious, antique look that complements the 1899 townhome’s original vintage charm. These traditional details work so well within the contemporary upgrades, showing how a blend of new and old can make a room feel unique without being too overwhelming.

While this bathroom might seem like an unreachable goal, adding traditional accents to a modern space is fully within reach. Think about incorporating touches like vintage lighting, classic faucet fixtures, or even a moody candelabra like Berkus and Brent. Notice how, despite being from different eras, most of the classic pieces in their bathroom have a cohesive gold tone that ties them all together. The key is to choose traditional pieces that fit with your overall vision, not just because they’re traditional.