Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Houston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with an open shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, 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.

Ensuite girls yellow bathroom coordinates with the yellow and white room bedroom.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Newark with shaker cabinets, yellow cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Portland Maine with an alcove tub, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, grey benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, a shower curtain, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This bathroom was a nightmare with a large built in closet taking up valuable space, toilet on the opposite wall, and old outdated fixtures. It's now a light and bright space that is welcoming to guests.

Photo of a mid-sized country bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, laminate floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and planked wall panelling.

Our client needed to upgrade a mall bathroom needs to include a soaker bath shower combination, as much storage as possible, and lots of style! The result is a great space with color, style and flare.

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Stained concrete floors, custom vanity with concrete counter tops, and white subway tile shower.
This is an example of a large country 3/4 bathroom in Other with brown cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, glass tile, blue walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and recessed.

Updated White Bathroom with Blue Vanity
Mid-sized contemporary bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, limestone floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Fully redesigned and remodeled upstair hall bathroom. Designed for a growing family with kids. Incorporated a tub shower combination and a large modern vanity with circle mirror.

Small transitional bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, black and white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a freestanding vanity.

double vanity sink
Design ideas for a transitional kids bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Dodecagon bathroom tiles with drop-in tub. Custom free standing vanity. Hexagonal floor tile with smooth textured walls.
Small midcentury master bathroom in San Francisco with open cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, cement tiles, a pedestal sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Refresh of an existing kid's bathroom. The client wanted a space that would be welcoming for guests but also a space that was easy to maintain for her kid's primary bathroom.

A boys bathroom transformed into a rustic, costal space without giving up an upscale look. Marbled tiles create a formal, high-end look to this bathroom, keeping it "adult" even with it's youthful décor, which as the children age, can be swapped out for more mature pieces. A gray vanity is swoon-worthy and complimentary next to a more playful window valance. A clean, modern bathroom for grown ups, dressed up for kids!

The honeycomb tile leads up to a 5" shelf over the vanity.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.