Country master bathroom in Louisville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Senior Cottage The Senior Cottage was a community project for the Frederick County Housing Trust along with Frederick County Building Industry Association. Students from Frederick County Public Schools Career and Technology Center constructed this cottage to create awareness for the need for skilled trades and showcase the cottage as an option for senior housing. We were honored to be a part of the team and lend my skill as a designer to this project.

Inspiration for a large master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, cement tiles, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Now I don't have to share my sink
Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a modern master bathroom in Brisbane with glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Owners bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Atlanta with a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a laundry, shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Beautiful Primary ensuite Bathroom
Large country master bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Large transitional master bathroom in Dallas with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an undermount tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Jeff Herr Photography
Inspiration for an arts and crafts master bathroom in Atlanta with a vessel sink, quartzite benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors and a laundry.

TC Contracting installed new bathroom in Georgetown Ontario. We removed old shower and tub set and installed new shower, new vanity, new bathtub, and new tiles on floors and walls. We also removed the kitchen flooring and installed new ceramic tiles in the kitchen!

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, stone slab, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, multi-coloured benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

  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 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.

Muted tones of gray and white mix throughout this bathroom, offering a soothing vibe to all who enter. The modern mosaic floor - in a contrasting basket weave - adds a funky edge to the simple gray and white contrasting sub way tiles that line the shower. Subtle details can be found throughout this space, that all play together to create a seamless, cool design. Erika Barczak, By Design Interiors, Inc. Photo Credit: Michael Kaskel www.kaskelphoto.com Builder: Roy Van Den Heuvel, Brand R Construction

Inspiration for a small modern bathroom in London with a wall-mount toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a laundry and a floating vanity.

Photo of a small 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a traditional master bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, a freestanding tub, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, beige benchtops, a laundry, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.