12"x24" Tile Floor from Interceramic: Cortina Juno White with Delorean Gray grout • 3"x6" Shower Wall Tile from Trends: Core White Matte with Lunar grout • 9"x9" Niche Tile from Emser: Design Mural

This modern farmhouse bathroom has an extra large vanity with double sinks to make use of a longer rectangular bathroom. The wall behind the vanity has counter to ceiling Jeffrey Court white subway tiles that tie into the shower. There is a playful mix of metals throughout including the black framed round mirrors from CB2, brass & black sconces with glass globes from Shades of Light , and gold wall-mounted faucets from Phylrich. The countertop is quartz with some gold veining to pull the selections together. The charcoal navy custom vanity has ample storage including a pull-out laundry basket while providing contrast to the quartz countertop and brass hexagon cabinet hardware from CB2. This bathroom has a glass enclosed tub/shower that is tiled to the ceiling. White subway tiles are used on two sides with an accent deco tile wall with larger textured field tiles in a chevron pattern on the back wall. The niche incorporates penny rounds on the back using the same countertop quartz for the shelves with a black Schluter edge detail that pops against the deco tile wall. Photography by LifeCreated.

Design ideas for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured 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.

Small contemporary bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, a wall-mount sink, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tired shower niche for all shower and bath items! Photos by VLG Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Newark with a built-in vanity, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

Calming Kids hall bathroom with custom grey shaker vanity with white quartz counters and undercount sink. Waterworks brand ceramic tile and plumbing fixtures. The glass tub partition allows light to filter into tub shower combo.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Full shower view.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Ottawa with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Maximizing the potential of a compact space, the design seamlessly incorporates all essential elements without sacrificing style. The use of micro cement on every wall, complemented by distinctive kit-kat tiles, introduces a wealth of textures, transforming the room into a functional yet visually dynamic wet room. The brushed nickel fixtures provide a striking contrast to the predominantly light and neutral color palette, adding an extra layer of sophistication.

This bathroom has been transformed by stripping back to the original space ridding of all inefficient built-ins that protruded into the space. Storage has been updated with efficient use of a tall inset medicine cabinet with lighting on either side. Open shelving opposite of the toilet allows for easy access instead of opening and closing a double set of doors. And curated moments for artful elements have allowed the natural daylight to bathe this bath with the coveted airy 'space" we are all seeking...

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.

Girly glam hall bathroom with a custom color vanity, Grape Ice. All fixtures are brass or brass accented for a sleek and transitional style that is bright and fun.

After spending more time at home, the recently retired homeowners recognized that their nearly 30-year-old 1990s style bathroom needed an update and upgrade. Working in the exact footprint of the previous bath and using a complementary balance of contemporary materials, fixtures and finishes the Bel Air Construction team created a refreshed bath of natural tones and textures.

Modern Mid-Century style primary bathroom remodeling in Alexandria, VA with walnut flat door vanity, light gray painted wall, gold fixtures, black accessories, subway and star patterned ceramic tiles.

Simple accessories adorn quartz countertop. Gunmetal finished hardware in a beautiful curved shape. Beautiful Cast glass pendants.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, brown tile, glass tile, white walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

This is an example of a small modern bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.