Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a console sink, stone tile and white tile.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

DESIGNED BY TOC design CONSTRUCTION BY TOC design & Construction inc. PHOTOS BY : Tania Scardellato I was fortunate to have a young family approach me in desperate need to renovate there only 3 piece bathroom. This space was In dire need of a remodel, with old brown wall to wall tiles and a dated bulky yellow brown single sink vanity. Storage was a must, lighting a necessity, and proper accessibility to the shower bath area. We had a tight budget to respect, but a full gut of this bathroom was required. And a good thing too, once we started doing the demolition we noticed that mildew and rotting floors and walls had accumulated throughout the years. Doing it right the first time is no joke when dealing with water and electrical issues. We discarded all reminisce of old and built from scratch, new walls, new plumbing, new electrical ,new insulation and a new window, a new fan that actually exhausted outside ( I say this laughing as you would be amazed at how many fans are installed but don’t exhaust outside, and you the client would never know unless you go inside the attic space. Once all the hard stuff was done, the rest is just a matter of smart design. If you have a small bathroom here are some tips to guide you. 10 tips for making a small bathroom feel larger Is your tiny bathroom cramping your functionality and style, leaving you longing for the enormous bathrooms gracing the pages of design magazines? Even if your bathroom is a fraction of the size, all it takes is some design savvy to make the most of the space you have. Consider these 10 smart tips that will help your bathroom look, feel and function like those larger contenders. 1-Get creative with corners Space is at a premium in small bathrooms, so it's important to maximize every inch. Corners, for example, provide extra space for shelving, storage units and even hooks. Get creative and install unique design solutions that are not only functional, but also eye-catching. If you love the airiness of floating cabinets, add baskets or decorative boxes under for extra storage. If you are installing floating cabinets insure that they are installed securely to studs or plywood at wall. 2- Let solid colors shine Busy patterns have a shrinking effect and make small bathrooms seem even smaller. Conversely, light natural hues make a space feel more open. If you're itching to get creative with design, experiment with textures but keep overpowering patterns to a minimum. Tone on tone is the best to achieve this. 3 - Maximize your bathtub A bathtub takes up a significant portion of the room, but modern, compact options with curved basins, can make the tub feel larger when in use, all while conserving space. 4 - Select a smaller faucet A faucet is jewelry for the bathroom. And just as accessories can overpower an outfit, a big bulky faucet isn't flattering in a small bath. Single-handle designs conserve counter space, while a wall-mount installation frees it up all together and can create quite the wow-factor, if the budget can accommodate the required changes to plumbing behind the wall. 5 - Make vanity storage simple If you're in a storage war with your small bathroom, you're not alone in the battle. Toiletries and personal supplies without a place to call home only add clutter and chaos. Store smart with a space-saving vanity, the dual sink vanity shown here, looks quite simple, but in reality it has 4 sets of full extension drawers, and the vanity tower adds extra storage without overpowering the use of space. 6 - Show off the shower Shower curtains may be pretty, but they interrupt the visual flow of a bathing space and make it feel significantly smaller. In bathrooms with small footprints, opt for a clear glass sliding shower door that doesn't require the clearance of one with a hinged design. Or as shown in this design and for fraction less expensive a half hinged panel installed on a fixed tempered glass panel. If you're embarking on a big remodel, create the illusion of more space by using same tile in the shower that's used throughout; instead of seeing them as two separate zones, the eye will read them as one. 7 - Discover the treasure of hidden storage Work with a contractor, and you just might find some serious storage potential hidden behind your walls. Whether it's utilizing space between the studs for shallow shelving or a creating a small linen closet by annexing space from an adjacent room, even small additions can make a big difference. 8 - Focal Point Tile is a beautiful, durable addition to any bathroom. For dainty spaces, consider installing tile at a diagonal to accentuate the focal point or as in this bathroom I used an oversized textured pattern to bring depth to the space at the window wall. 9 - Choose the right lights Strategically install light to reflect and brighten a small bathroom to make it appear larger. Recessed lighting is an affordable solution for tiny rooms, offering ample light while taking up little space. Wall sconces alongside a mirror also reflect off the walls and make a room feel bright and airy. I always recommend going with LED lighting at 2800 to 3000K. 10 – Accessorize This is your time to shine in your decorating skills, have fun with your towels, you can change the color scheme daily just by adding pops of color in your accessories, make sure to get items that serve a dual purpose, like baskets, boxes they can always be used as hampers, storing of towels and even a nice display for your guest.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Photo of a small beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and granite benchtops.

Visual Etiquette
Inspiration for a small transitional bathroom in Chicago with a console sink, marble benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Remodel featuring a modern master bathroom with grey oak single vanity, high-end chrome fixtures, marble mosaic accent wall, top of the line Toto toilet, black ceramic shower tile enclosure with custom designed shower door. Photo by Exceptional Frames.

Hannah Tindall
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartzite benchtops, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Todd Wright
Small eclectic bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, granite benchtops, an alcove tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, a shower/bathtub combo and a shower curtain.

This 1927 Spanish Colonial home was in dire need of an upgraded Master bathroom. We completely gut the bathroom and re-framed the floor because the house had settled over time. The client selected hand crafted 3x6 white tile and we installed them over a full mortar bed in a Subway pattern. We reused the original pedestal sink and tub, but had the tub re-glazed. The shower rod is also original, but we had it dipped in Polish Chrome. We added two wall sconces and a store bought medicine cabinet. Photos by Jessica Abler, Los Angeles, CA

Kenneth M Wyner photography
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in DC Metro with a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, porcelain tile, marble floors and grey walls.

Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Other with a pedestal sink, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in tub, gray tile, open cabinets, white cabinets, stone tile, grey walls and marble floors.

Sandi Lanigan Interiors Beck Photography
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite benchtops, white tile, porcelain tile, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls and a hinged shower door.

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This is an example of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and white benchtops.

Large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, wallpaper, panelled walls, a wall-mount sink, an open shower and a laundry.

Traditional & farmhouse hall bath. Celadon custom vanity, patterned ceramic floor tile, Neolith counters and white subway tile make this space perfect for the kids.

This little coastal bathroom is full of fun surprises. The NativeTrails shell vessel sink is our star. The blue toned herringbone shower wall tiles are interesting and lovely. The blues bring out the blue chips in the terrazzo flooring which reminds us of a sandy beach. The half glass panel keeps the room feeling spacious and open when bathing. The herringbone pattern on the beachy wood floating vanity connects to the shower pattern. We get a little bling with the copper mirror and vanity hardware. Fun baskets add a tidy look to the open linen closet. A once dark and generic guest bathroom has been transformed into a bright, welcoming, and beachy space that makes a statement.

Classic upper west side bathroom renovation featuring marble hexagon mosaic floor tile and classic white subway wall tile. Custom glass shower enclosure and tub.