We transformed this 80's bathroom into a modern farmhouse bathroom! Black shower, grey chevron tile, white distressed subway tile, a fun printed grey and white floor, ship-lap, white vanity, black mirrors and lighting, and a freestanding tub to unwind in after a long day!

Powder room with patterned cement tile floors, custom shower doors, Slate wood stain vanity, toto toilet, wood and iron display tower.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Philadelphia with recessed-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a double shower, a bidet, gray tile, subway tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wood.

The wall was removed and two small vanities were replaced with a custom 84" wide vanity with ample storage and clever storage for the hair dryer.
Large transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a bidet, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Brass and navy coastal bathroom with white metro tiles and geometric pattern floor tiles. Sinks mounted on mid century style wooden sideboard.
Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sussex with medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with beaded inset cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

This large main bathroom is beautifully outfitted with a grey and brass, furniture-style, double-sink vanity and matching makeup table, creating one cohesive space. Simple forms but modern door fronts keep the cabinetry in this bathroom fresh, novel, and streamlined.

Sauna room with a large bathroom and a cool dipping tub. Oversized shower with a bench. Custom vanity.
Inspiration for a large transitional bathroom in New York with light wood cabinets, a japanese tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, with a sauna, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Small family bathroom had window added for light source, and 5.5' clawfoot tub from Vintage Tub & Bath with shower ring. Wall hooks and ceiling fixture from Rejuvenation. Shower curtains and rugs from Hearth & Home at Target. White wainscoting with black chair rail.

The project: update a tired and dated bathroom on a tight budget. We had to work with the existing space, so we choose modern materials, clean lines, and a black & white color palette. The result is quite stunning and we were able to stay on budget!

Small condo bathroom gets modern update with walk in shower tiled with vertical white subway tile, black slate style niche and shower floor, rain head shower with hand shower, and partial glass door. New flooring, lighting, vanity, and sink.

Black and white themed double sink farmhouse vanity in black with decorative knobs. Gold faucets and black square mirrors. Photos: Jody Kmetz
Inspiration for a large country master wet room bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This bathroom in a second floor addition, has brown subway style tile shower walls with brown mosaic styled tiled shower floor. It has a stainless steel shower head and body spray and also provides a rain shower head as well for ultimate cleanliness. The shower has a frameless, clear glass shower door and also has a shower niche for all of your showering essentials.

Salle de bains avec toilettes et machines
Small transitional kids bathroom in Paris with an undermount tub, a wall-mount toilet, blue tile, terra-cotta tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, grey floor, beige benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

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.

Master bath with furniture vanities, deco brushed brass mirrors, walk in shower, freestanding tub, vertical shiplap siding
Inspiration for a large country master bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Our client’s charming cottage was no longer meeting the needs of their family. We needed to give them more space but not lose the quaint characteristics that make this little historic home so unique. So we didn’t go up, and we didn’t go wide, instead we took this master suite addition straight out into the backyard and maintained 100% of the original historic façade. Master Suite This master suite is truly a private retreat. We were able to create a variety of zones in this suite to allow room for a good night’s sleep, reading by a roaring fire, or catching up on correspondence. The fireplace became the real focal point in this suite. Wrapped in herringbone whitewashed wood planks and accented with a dark stone hearth and wood mantle, we can’t take our eyes off this beauty. With its own private deck and access to the backyard, there is really no reason to ever leave this little sanctuary. Master Bathroom The master bathroom meets all the homeowner’s modern needs but has plenty of cozy accents that make it feel right at home in the rest of the space. A natural wood vanity with a mixture of brass and bronze metals gives us the right amount of warmth, and contrasts beautifully with the off-white floor tile and its vintage hex shape. Now the shower is where we had a little fun, we introduced the soft matte blue/green tile with satin brass accents, and solid quartz floor (do you see those veins?!). And the commode room is where we had a lot fun, the leopard print wallpaper gives us all lux vibes (rawr!) and pairs just perfectly with the hex floor tile and vintage door hardware. Hall Bathroom We wanted the hall bathroom to drip with vintage charm as well but opted to play with a simpler color palette in this space. We utilized black and white tile with fun patterns (like the little boarder on the floor) and kept this room feeling crisp and bright.