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Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Bari with a vessel sink, a claw-foot tub, green walls, dark hardwood floors, yellow tile, mosaic tile and tile benchtops.

Scott Hargis photography
Photo of a transitional bathroom in San Francisco with a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, blue tile and mosaic tile.

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 As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings.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black sinks and the cabinets got an update with glass-and-chrome knobs and pulls (note the matching towel bars): The outdated black tub also had to go.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 little girl bedroom and bathroom are what childhood dreams are made of. The bathroom features floral mosaic marble tile and floral hardware with the claw-foot tub in front of a large window as the centerpiece. The bedroom chandelier, carpet and wallpaper all give a woodland forest vibe while. The fireplace features a gorgeous herringbone tile surround and the built in reading nook is the sweetest place to spend an afternoon cozying up with your favorite book.

Photo: Nasozi Kakembo © 2015 Houzz
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in New York with a console sink, open cabinets, black cabinets, marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.

Inspiration for a large contemporary master wet room bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Master bath with his and hers sinks, clawfoot tub, shower alcove, and private water closet. The windows are accented by custom valances and roman shades for privacy while still allowing natural light to filter in. Wall sconces and a chandelier provide additional light with an elegant touch.

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, gray tile, mosaic tile, mosaic tile floors and grey floor.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with a claw-foot tub, mosaic tile and a wall-mount sink.

Case Design/Remodeling Inc. Bethesda, MD Project Designer April Case Underwood http://www.houzz.com/pro/awood21/april-case-underwood Colleen Shaut http://www.houzz.com/pro/cshaut

Design ideas for an expansive tropical wet room bathroom in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Whit Preston photographer. Bathroom affords city views with privacy of tree canopy. Clawfoot tub by Sunrise with shower beyond. Tile mosaic by Architect, inspired by quilt.

Anson Smart
Large modern master bathroom in Sydney with marble benchtops, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, multi-coloured walls and marble floors.

Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with furniture-like cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Tague Design Showroom, Malvern PA Photography by Jay Greene
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, a claw-foot tub, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, yellow walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

This Houston bathroom remodel is timeless, yet on-trend - with creative tile patterns, 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!

Bathroom design for private residence in Branksome Park, Poole, Dorset by SMB Interior Design, Wall colour Farrow & Ball Cornforth White and panelling/ceiling/woodwork in Farrow & Ball Wimborne White

Charles Hosea
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in London with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, an undermount sink and marble benchtops.

Five residential-style, three-level cottages are located behind the hotel facing 32nd Street. Spanning 1,500 square feet with a kitchen, rooftop deck featuring a fire place + barbeque, two bedrooms and a living room, showcasing masterfully designed interiors. Each cottage is named after the islands in Newport Beach and features a distinctive motif, tapping five elite Newport Beach-based firms: Grace Blu Interior Design, Jennifer Mehditash Design, Brooke Wagner Design, Erica Bryen Design and Blackband Design.