Large main bathroom with a tiled shower, soaker tub, and custom doors.
Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Little tune-up for this powder room, with custom wall paneling, new vanity and mirros
Photo of a small arts and crafts powder room in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, green walls, dark hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured benchtops, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Turned this attic space into a master suite, complete with new bathroom.
Design ideas for an arts and crafts master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Boston with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a double shower, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Mancave with media room, full bathroom, gym, bar and wine room.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, light hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts powder room in Other with green walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

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.

New tub, tile with 2 niches, new vanity, new flooring, new fixtures
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts powder room in Portland with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, vinyl floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a freestanding vanity and decorative 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.

The master bath is a true oasis, with white marble on the floor, countertop and backsplash, in period-appropriate subway and basket-weave patterns. Wall and floor-mounted chrome fixtures at the sink, tub and shower provide vintage charm and contemporary function. Chrome accents are also found in the light fixtures, cabinet hardware and accessories. The heated towel bars and make-up area with lit mirror provide added luxury. Access to the master closet is through the wood 5-panel pocket door.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in Denver with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

We updated a bathroom in sore need. We fully gutted down to the studs and built back a beautiful, classic looking bathroom and shower. Featuring white subway tile shower walls, black slate floor and classic white single vanity.

Powder Room
This is an example of a small arts and crafts powder room in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, black benchtops, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in San Francisco with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Completed in 2019, this is a home we completed for client who initially engaged us to remodeled their 100 year old classic craftsman bungalow on Seattle’s Queen Anne Hill. During our initial conversation, it became readily apparent that their program was much larger than a remodel could accomplish and the conversation quickly turned toward the design of a new structure that could accommodate a growing family, a live-in Nanny, a variety of entertainment options and an enclosed garage – all squeezed onto a compact urban corner lot. Project entitlement took almost a year as the house size dictated that we take advantage of several exceptions in Seattle’s complex zoning code. After several meetings with city planning officials, we finally prevailed in our arguments and ultimately designed a 4 story, 3800 sf house on a 2700 sf lot. The finished product is light and airy with a large, open plan and exposed beams on the main level, 5 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms, 2 powder rooms, 2 fireplaces, 4 climate zones, a huge basement with a home theatre, guest suite, climbing gym, and an underground tavern/wine cellar/man cave. The kitchen has a large island, a walk-in pantry, a small breakfast area and access to a large deck. All of this program is capped by a rooftop deck with expansive views of Seattle’s urban landscape and Lake Union. Unfortunately for our clients, a job relocation to Southern California forced a sale of their dream home a little more than a year after they settled in after a year project. The good news is that in Seattle’s tight housing market, in less than a week they received several full price offers with escalator clauses which allowed them to turn a nice profit on the deal.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in San Diego with medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Classic master bath with freestanding soaking tub
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Clawfoot tub with shower enclosure. Nice above tub on wall, with Carrara shelf and beadboard. Vintage brass soap dish from Liz's Antique Hardware.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts kids bathroom in Los Angeles with dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.