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.

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Farmhouse style black and white, jack and jill bathroom with tiled alcove shower.
Photo of an expansive kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, porcelain floors, black floor and a hinged shower door.

Large primary bath suite featuring a curbless shower, antique honed marble flooring throughout, custom ceramic tile shower walls, custom white oak vanity with white marble countertops and waterfalls, brass hardware, and horizontal painted shiplap walls.

This Project was so fun, the client was a dream to work with. So open to new ideas. Since this is on a canal the coastal theme was prefect for the client. We gutted both bathrooms. The master bath was a complete waste of space, a huge tub took much of the room. So we removed that and shower which was all strange angles. By combining the tub and shower into a wet room we were able to do 2 large separate vanities and still had room to space. The guest bath received a new coastal look as well which included a better functioning shower.

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Design ideas for a small scandinavian 3/4 bathroom in Saint Petersburg with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, brown walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Delhi with beaded inset cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

Une salle de bain épurée qui combine l’élégance du chêne avec une mosaïque présente tant au sol qu’au mur, accompagné d’une structure de verrière réalisée en verre flûte. Les accents dorés dispersés dans la salle de bain se démarquent en contraste avec la mosaïque.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Bronze Green family bathroom with dark rusty red slipper bath, marble herringbone tiles, cast iron fireplace, oak vanity sink, walk-in shower and bronze green tiles, vintage lighting and a lot of art and antiques objects!

Meraki Home Servies provide the best bathroom design and renovation skills in Toronto GTA
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a drop-in tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, brown tile, stone tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, yellow floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity, coffered and panelled walls.

This is the remodel of a hall bathroom with mid-century modern details done in a modern flair. This hall bathroom maintains the feel of this 1920's home with the subway tile, living brass finish faucets, classic white fixtures and period lighting.

Step into our spa-inspired remodeled guest bathroom—a masculine oasis designed as part of a two-bathroom remodel in Uptown. This renovated guest bathroom is a haven where modern comfort seamlessly combines with serene charm, creating the ambiance of a masculine retreat spa, just as the client envisioned. This bronze-tastic bathroom renovation serves as a tranquil hideaway that subtly whispers, 'I'm a posh spa in disguise.' The tub cozies up with the lavish Lexington Ceramic Tile in Cognac from Spain, evoking feelings of zen with its wood effect. Complementing this, the Cobblestone Polished Noir Mosaic Niche Tile in Black enhances the overall sense of tranquility in the bath, while the Metal Bronze Mini 3D Cubes Tile on the sink wall serves as a visual delight. Together, these elements harmoniously create the essence of a masculine retreat spa, where every detail contributes to a stylish and relaxing experience. ------------ Project designed by Chi Renovation & Design, a renowned renovation firm based in Skokie. We specialize in general contracting, kitchen and bath remodeling, and design & build services. We cater to the entire Chicago area and its surrounding suburbs, with emphasis on the North Side and North Shore regions. You'll find our work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all the way up to Lake Forest. For more info about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/

The client wanted a bigger shower, so we changed the existing floor plan and made there small tiny shower into an arched and more usable open storage closet concept, while opting for a combo shower/tub area. We incorporated art deco features and arches as you see in the floor tile, shower niche, and overall shape of the new open closet.

Fully remodeled master bathroom was reimaged to fit the lifestyle and personality of the client. Complete with a full-sized freestanding bathtub, customer vanity, wall mounted fixtures and standalone shower.

The three-level Mediterranean revival home started as a 1930s summer cottage that expanded downward and upward over time. We used a clean, crisp white wall plaster with bronze hardware throughout the interiors to give the house continuity. A neutral color palette and minimalist furnishings create a sense of calm restraint. Subtle and nuanced textures and variations in tints add visual interest. The stair risers from the living room to the primary suite are hand-painted terra cotta tile in gray and off-white. We used the same tile resource in the kitchen for the island's toe kick.

Design ideas for a small contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, terrazzo benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Foto: Marcus Ebener, Berlin
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Berlin with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, cement tiles, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This master ensuite needed a little face-lifting. We helped take the original bathroom design and turn it into a warm but transitional design with pops of green and white.