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 is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Hex tile floors, new tile shower, frameless glass shower doors, new painted cabinetry, granite countertop and plumbing fixtures really make this small space attractive, functional and is a major improvement over the previous version.

Inspiration for an arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile.

A stunning copper soaking tub on handmade tile in a secluded bedroom
Mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, white walls, ceramic floors, green floor and planked wall panelling.

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

Interior and Exterior Renovations to existing HGTV featured Tiny Home. We modified the exterior paint color theme and painted the interior of the tiny home to give it a fresh look. The interior of the tiny home has been decorated and furnished for use as an AirBnb space. Outdoor features a new custom built deck and hot tub space.

Photo of a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master wet room bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, brown tile, wood-look tile, grey walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

Mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mid-sized arts and crafts kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

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.

Sweeney Design Remodel updated all the finishes, including the flooring and wallpaper. We replaced a pedestal sink and wall-hung cabinet with a beautiful Mexican-painted sink the clients had collected and set it on a wooden vanity. Glacier-white granite was featured on the powder bath vanity. The floor was replaced with a terracotta-colored hexagon tile that complemented the ornate sink, and indigo wallpaper with a subtle botanical print tied the room together. A stunning crystal chandelier offered another focal point for the space. For storage, we added matching corner cabinets with granite countertops.

To break up all the white tile, a black border was included to define the shower space, and outline the room.
Small arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Oklahoma City with medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, pebble tile floors, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a built-in vanity, wallpaper, shaker cabinets, pebble tile, engineered quartz benchtops and a double vanity.

This project was focused on eeking out space for another bathroom for this growing family. The three bedroom, Craftsman bungalow was originally built with only one bathroom, which is typical for the era. The challenge was to find space without compromising the existing storage in the home. It was achieved by claiming the closet areas between two bedrooms, increasing the original 29" depth and expanding into the larger of the two bedrooms. The result was a compact, yet efficient bathroom. Classic finishes are respectful of the vernacular and time period of the home.

David Dietrich
Inspiration for an arts and crafts bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, beige walls and ceramic floors.