Our client requested a design that reflected their need to renovate their dated bathroom into a transitional floor plan that would provide accessibility and function. The new shower design consists of a pony wall with a glass enclosure that has beautiful details of brushed nickel square glass clamps. The interior shower fittings entail geometric lines that lend a contemporary finish. A curbless shower and linear drain added an extra dimension of accessibility to the plan. In addition, a balance bar above the accessory niche was affixed to the wall for extra stability. The shower area also includes a folding teak wood bench seat that also adds to the comfort of the bathroom as well as to the accessibility factors. Improved lighting was created with LED Damp-location rated recessed lighting. LED sconces were also used to flank the Robern medicine cabinet which created realistic and flattering light. Designer: Marie Cairns Contractor: Charles Cairns Photographer: Michael Andrew

Raised Mirror with LED background lighting Glass countertop sink Towel warmer
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Vancouver with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, glass benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, glass tile and porcelain floors.

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Other with a trough sink, an alcove shower, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, green tile, glass tile and green walls.

A skylight effect is created with concealed lighting and blue paint to brighten an interior bath. Photo credit Ricardoíguez Enríquez
This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

photos by Pedro Marti The main goal of this renovation was to improve the overall flow of this one bedroom. The existing layout consisted of too much unusable circulation space and poorly laid out storage located at the entry of the apartment. The existing kitchen was an antiquated, small enclosed space. The main design solution was to remove the long entry hall by opening the kitchen to create one large open space that interacted with the main living room. A new focal point was created in the space by adding a long linear element of floating shelves with a workspace below opposite the kitchen running from the entry to the living space. Visually the apartment is tied together by using the same material for various elements throughout. Grey oak is used for the custom kitchen cabinetry, the floating shelves and desk, and to clad the entry walls. Custom light grey acid etched glass is used for the upper kitchen cabinets, the drawer fronts below the desk, and the tall closet doors at the entry. In the kitchen black granite countertops wrap around terminating with a raised dining surface open to the living room. The black counters are mirrored with a soft black acid etched backsplash that helps the kitchen feel larger as they create the illusion of receding. The existing floors of the apartment were stained a dark ebony and complimented by the new dark metallic porcelain tiled kitchen floor. In the bathroom the tub was replaced with an open shower. Brown limestone floors flow straight from the bathroom into the shower with out a curb, European style. The walls are tiled with a large format light blue glass.

On the other side of the stairway is a dreamy basement bathroom that mixes classic furnishings with bold patterns. Green ceramic tile in the shower is both soothing and functional, while Cle Tile in a bold, yet timeless pattern draws the eye. Complimented by a vintage-style vanity from Restoration Hardware and classic gold faucets and finishes, this is a bathroom any guest would love. The bathroom layout remained largely the same, but the space was expanded to allow for a more spacious walk-in shower and vanity by relocating the wall to include a sink area previously part of the adjoining mudroom. With minimal impact to the existing plumbing, this bathroom was transformed aesthetically to create the luxurious experience our homeowners sought. Ample hooks for guests and little extras add subtle glam to an otherwise functional space.

Small beach style 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

This is an example of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, an undermount sink, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, an alcove shower, glass tile, white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, multi-coloured benchtops and a niche.

Inspiration for a small 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, green benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kamil Scislowicz Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

We love this peaceful bathroom and how light it is even though it's in the basement. The light wooden vanity goes perfectly with the Island Stone Linear Breeze shower tile from Virginia Tile.

A stainless steel counter and undermount sink provide contrast to the wenge cabinet for this exercise bathroom. A floating mirror with hidden lighting provides room and ambient light for the space. A steam shower and shower complete this exercise bathroom. Timmerman Photography - Bill Timmerman

Designer: Kristen Fiore
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, black tile, glass tile and tile benchtops.

Design ideas for a transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Glass tile backsplash grabs the eye and sets the stage for style in this guest bath
This is an example of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, brown tile, glass tile, white walls and marble benchtops.

A totally modernized master bath
Design ideas for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, gray tile, glass tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

2" x 8" vertical glass tile is installed full-height on the shower walls. Shower niches and plumbing controls are spaced exactly within tile modules with perfect alignment in mind.

The minimal detailing of this ensuite 3/4 bath allows for a maximum of functionality in a 28sf space. Photo: Darren Eskandari
Small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Hipster Mum
Photo of a mid-sized tropical 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with an integrated sink, beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a corner tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls and ceramic floors.