Garage conversion into Additional Dwelling Unit / Tiny House
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, linoleum floors, a console sink, grey floor, a hinged shower door, a laundry, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

This compact condominium guest bathroom does dual duty as both a bath and laundry room (machines are concealed by a bi-fold door most of the time). In an effort to provide guests with a welcoming environment, considerable attention was made in the color palette and features selected. A petit sink provides counterspace for grooming and guest toiletry travel bags. Frequent visits by young grandchildren and the slender depth of the vanity precipitated the decision to place the faucet on the side of the sink rather than in the back. Multiple light sources in this windowless room provides adequate illumination for both grooming and cleaning. The tall storage cabinet has doors that are hinged in opposite directions. The bottom door is hinged on the right to provide easy access to laundry soap while the top door is left hinged to provide easy access to towels and toiletries. The tile shower and wainscoting give this bathroom a truly special look and feel.

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige tile, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, a wall-mount sink, beige floor and a laundry.

Rob Nelson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, grey walls, porcelain floors, an open shower and a laundry.

Small full-size bathroom with brass accents. Includes compact washer/dryer.
Photo of a small midcentury master bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Небольшой совмещенный санузел со стиральной машинкой под раковиной и туалетом в углу
Design ideas for a small bathroom in Moscow with a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, white floor and a laundry.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

In small spaces such as this, not having any wasted space is key. This bathroom has also been converted to include a laundry area. The washer and some overhead cupboards allow the resident to achieve efficiency in the home.

Clawfoot Tub Teak Twist Stool Plants in Bathroom Wood "look" Ceramic Tile on the walls
Inspiration for a small country master wet room bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, concrete floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in New York with open cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Sydney with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

©Tyler Breedwell Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Cincinnati with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

This is an example of a small modern master bathroom in Dublin with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, limestone benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Anders Bergstedt
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Gothenburg with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a trough sink, laminate benchtops, a hinged shower door, an alcove shower, grey walls, white floor and a laundry.

Photo of a large country 3/4 bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops and a laundry.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

This compact condominium guest bathroom does dual duty as both a bath and laundry room (machines are concealed by a bi-fold door most of the time). In an effort to provide guests with a welcoming environment, considerable attention was made in the color palette and features selected. A petit sink provides counterspace for grooming and guest toiletry travel bags. Frequent visits by young grandchildren and the slender depth of the vanity precipitated the decision to place the faucet on the side of the sink rather than in the back. Multiple light sources in this windowless room provides adequate illumination for both grooming and cleaning. The tall storage cabinet has doors that are hinged in opposite directions. The bottom door is hinged on the right to provide easy access to laundry soap while the top door is left hinged to provide easy access to towels and toiletries. The tile shower and wainscoting give this bathroom a truly special look and feel.

The main bathroom was beautiful and functional with a European washing machine cabinet.
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Melbourne with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, brown walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.