This Houston bathroom features polished chrome and a black-and-white palette, lending plenty of glamour and visual drama. "We incorporated many of the latest bathroom design trends - like the metallic finish on the claw feet of the tub; crisp, bright whites and the oversized tiles on the shower wall," says Outdoor Homescapes' interior project designer, Lisha Maxey. "But the overall look is classic and elegant and will hold up well for years to come." As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings. "The client - a Houston woman who works as a physician's assistant - had absolutely no idea what to do with her bathroom - she just knew she wanted it updated," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "Lisha did a tremendous job helping this woman find her own personal style while keeping the project enjoyable and organized." Let's start the tour with the new, updated floors. Black-and-white Carrara marble mosaic tile has replaced the old 8-inch tiles. (All the tile, by the way, came from Floor & Décor. So did the granite countertop.) The walls, meanwhile, have gone from ho-hum beige to Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. (The trim is Reflective White, also by Sherwin Williams.) Polished "Absolute Black" granite now gleams where the pink-and-gray marble countertops used to be; white vessel bowls have replaced the black undermount black sinks and the cabinets got an update with glass-and-chrome knobs and pulls (note the matching towel bars): The outdated black tub also had to go. In its place we put a doorless shower. Across from the shower sits a claw foot tub - a 66' inch Sanford cast iron model in black, with polished chrome Imperial feet. "The waincoting behind it and chandelier above it," notes Maxey, "adds an upscale, finished look and defines the tub area as a separate space." The shower wall features 6 x 18-inch tiles in a brick pattern - "White Ice" porcelain tile on top, "Absolute Black" granite on the bottom. A beautiful tile mosaic border - Bianco Carrara basketweave marble - serves as an accent ribbon between the two. Covering the shower floor - a classic white porcelain hexagon tile. Mounted above - a polished chrome European rainshower head. "As always, the client was able to look at - and make changes to - 3D renderings showing how the bathroom would look from every angle when done," says Franks. "Having that kind of control over the details has been crucial to our client satisfaction," says Franks. "And it's definitely paid off for us, in all our great reviews on Houzz and in our Best of Houzz awards for customer service." And now on to final details! Accents and décor from Restoration Hardware definitely put Maxey's designer touch on the space - the iron-and-wood French chandelier, polished chrome vanity lights and swivel mirrors definitely knocked this bathroom remodel out of the park!

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Birmingham with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and granite benchtops.

Silver leaf mini chandelier
Large traditional master bathroom in New York with a drop-in sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a bidet, multi-coloured tile, stone tile, beige walls and marble floors.

Update master bath from builder grade with minimal upgrades to clean French style. Add tub to create five piece bathroom. Now bathroom is beautiful with a touch of old world charm.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, stone tile, travertine floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

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Photo of an expansive country master bathroom in Wichita with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, brown walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a corner shower and an open shower.

Design ideas for a contemporary master bathroom in Orange County with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in St Louis with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, green walls, cement tiles, a console sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Porcelain wall tile with glass mosaic band tile, Bostik TruColor grout, Delta shower fixtures with separate hand-held shower on a hook, custom recesses and floating shower seat. LED light/fan above the shower.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, cement tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

This is an example of a large traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, dark hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling, white tile and porcelain tile.

Luxurious master bathroom with granite floors, double vanity with dark granite top and undermount sinks, decorative flush mount light fixture, clawfoot bathtub (our favorite!), and large marble shower with frameless glass surround.

Photo of a large eclectic master bathroom in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, granite benchtops, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, white walls, marble floors, a claw-foot tub, white floor and a hinged shower door.

Marble and hardwood combine to make this elegant Master Bathroom a show stopper! The open glass-fronted step down shower with multiple jets is simply a bonus

Wash - Soak - Relax: in this spa retreat master bathroom from the sauna to the soaking tub and finally the spacious shower. All pulled together in this rustic reclaimed wood and natural stone wall master suite. Photos by Chris Veith

A black and white color scheme keeps this Victorian master bath classic. The crystal chandelier adds a touch of glamour while the curb less shower and fireplace make this bath very user friendly. Jeff Garland

Nestled along a beautiful trout stream listen to the nearby waterfall as you soak in this tub by MAAX.
Photo of a large mediterranean master bathroom in Huntington with raised-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, stone tile, limestone floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, white walls, beige floor and a hinged shower door.

Design ideas for a large master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Burlington with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, brown tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.