The custom vanity includes a sitting area and two medicine cabinets.
Large arts and crafts master wet room bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco.

New spa-like bathroom with claw foot tub and heated floors
Design ideas for a large arts and crafts bathroom in Seattle with a claw-foot tub, a double shower, white tile, subway tile, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, white cabinets, white floor and a double vanity.

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

This 2 bed 1 bath home was remodeled from top to bottom! We updated the floors, painted the whole interior a rich warm gray color and installed rustic wood tile flooring throughout. We worked on the kitchen layout quiet a lot because of it's small size, we opted for a large island but left enough room for a small dining table in the kitchen. We installed 36" upper cabinets with 3" crown molding to give the kitchen some height. We also wanted to bring in some of the Farmhouse style, so we installed subway backsplash with black grout. The only bathroom in the house is very small, but we made the most of the space by installing some cool tile all of the way to the ceiling. We then gave the space as much storage as we could with a custom vanity with beautiful granite and a large mirrored medicine cabinet. On the outside, we wanted the home to have some charm so we opted for a nice dark blue exterior color with white trim.

Inspiration for an arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco.

This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in Portland.

The 2nd floor hall bath is a charming Craftsman showpiece. The attention to detail is highlighted through the white scroll tile backsplash, wood wainscot, chair rail and wood framed mirror. The green subway tile shower tub surround is the focal point of the room, while the white hex tile with black grout is a timeless throwback to the Arts & Crafts period.

This project was completed for clients who wanted a comfortable, accessible 1ST floor bathroom for their grown daughter to use during visits to their home as well as a nicely-appointed space for any guest. Their daughter has some accessibility challenges so the bathroom was also designed with that in mind. The original space worked fairly well in some ways, but we were able to tweak a few features to make the space even easier to maneuver through. We started by making the entry to the shower flush so that there is no curb to step over. In addition, although there was an existing oversized seat in the shower, it was way too deep and not comfortable to sit on and just wasted space. We made the shower a little smaller and then provided a fold down teak seat that is slip resistant, warm and comfortable to sit on and can flip down only when needed. Thus we were able to create some additional storage by way of open shelving to the left of the shower area. The open shelving matches the wood vanity and allows a spot for the homeowners to display heirlooms as well as practical storage for things like towels and other bath necessities. We carefully measured all the existing heights and locations of countertops, toilet seat, and grab bars to make sure that we did not undo the things that were already working well. We added some additional hidden grab bars or “grabcessories” at the toilet paper holder and shower shelf for an extra layer of assurance. Large format, slip-resistant floor tile was added eliminating as many grout lines as possible making the surface less prone to tripping. We used a wood look tile as an accent on the walls, and open storage in the vanity allowing for easy access for clean towels. Bronze fixtures and frameless glass shower doors add an elegant yet homey feel that was important for the homeowner. A pivot mirror allows adjustability for different users. If you are interested in designing a bathroom featuring “Living In Place” or accessibility features, give us a call to find out more. Susan Klimala, CKBD, is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) and particularly enjoys helping her clients with unique needs in the context of beautifully designed spaces. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel

Rob Karosis Photography
Design ideas for an arts and crafts kids bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen and white benchtops.

Photo of an arts and crafts bathroom in Cedar Rapids.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and a laundry.

Shaun Ring
Design ideas for an arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Abigail Rose Photography
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Raleigh with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and an open shower.

The Guest Bathroom bathtub was relocated to be under the window, which is the only new window in the house. This window has insulating, frosted glass to provide privacy and to keep out cold drafts.

Lauren Edith Anderson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a japanese tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, stone tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Master bathroom / walk-in closet addition to a vintage home in Shorewood, Wisconsin.
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Milwaukee with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.