View of towel holder behind the door. Subway tile is laid 3/4 up the wall and crowned with marble to coordinate with marble flooring.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in St Louis with white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor and an open shower.

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.

Photo of a large arts and crafts master bathroom in DC Metro with raised-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

You enter this bright and light master bathroom through a custom pocket door that is inlayed with a mirror. The room features a beautiful free-standing tub. The shower is Carrera marble and has a seat, storage inset, a body jet and dual showerheads. The striking single vanity is a deep navy blue with beaded inset cabinets, chrome handles and provides tons of storage. Along with the blue vanity, the rose gold fixtures, including the shower grate, are eye catching and provide a subtle pop of color. What started as an addition project turned into a full house remodel in this Modern Craftsman home in Narberth, PA.. The addition included the creation of a sitting room, family room, mudroom and third floor. As we moved to the rest of the home, we designed and built a custom staircase to connect the family room to the existing kitchen. We laid red oak flooring with a mahogany inlay throughout house. Another central feature of this is home is all the built-in storage. We used or created every nook for seating and storage throughout the house, as you can see in the family room, dining area, staircase landing, bedroom and bathrooms. Custom wainscoting and trim are everywhere you look, and gives a clean, polished look to this warm house. Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016, 2017 and 2019. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Inspiration for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Little Rock with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Layers of marble and natural light blanket this spa bathroom. The freestanding tub anchors the room. AR Custom Builders
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master wet room bathroom in DC Metro with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a small arts and crafts powder room in San Francisco with a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors and a wall-mount sink.

Sleek master bathroom created by Meadowlark for this Ann Arbor home with grey tones, granite countertops, Shaker style cabinets and mixed tile accents. Photo by Sean Carter Photography, Ann Arbor, MI.

Arts and crafts bathroom in Other with white tile.

J. Sinclair
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and engineered quartz benchtops.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts kids bathroom in Houston with brown cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a single vanity.

Carrara marble walk-in shower with dual showering stations and floating slab bench.
Inspiration for 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.

Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Wing Wong/ Memories TTL
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Craftsman style bathroom, antique gold fixtures, white subway tile, black limestone floor, blue glass tile. Atlanta Bathroom.
Design ideas for a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, limestone floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with grey cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and open cabinets.

The homeowners desired a more usable layout with timeless appeal in keeping with their historic home. New vanity cabinets with smart storage replaced pedestal sinks. The custom built-in medicine cabinets provide additional spots for bathroom necessities. Classic finishes, black and white hex tile floors, and a soothing green keep the space looking fresh while tying it into the historic roots of the home.

An updated master bathroom in a vintage 1900 cottage. The plinth based freestanding tub gives an original vintage feel to the room and the modern glassed-in shower adds 21st century amenities with a corner bench, rain shower head, hand held sprayer, and matching decorative grab bars providing safety features. Although the tile looks like marble it is actually easy care porcelain. Cabinetry and beaded wainscoting was designed to look original to the period and all moldings were matched to the homes original. The blue walls, Sherwin Williams 6477 Tidewater, provide a bright but soothing bath experience. Steven Long Photography