Design ideas for a modern bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a shower curtain, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The client came to us looking for a bathroom remodel for their Glen Park home. They had two seemingly opposing interests—creating a spa getaway and a child-friendly bathroom. The space served many roles. It was the main guest restroom, mom’s get-ready and relax space, and the kids’ stomping grounds. We took all of these functional needs and incorporated them with mom’s aesthetic goals. First, we doubled the medicine cabinets to provide ample storage space. Rounded-top, dark metal mirrors created a soft but modern appearance. Then, we paired these with a wooden floating vanity with black hardware and a simple white sink. This piece brought in a natural, spa feel and made space for the kids to store their step stool. We enveloped the room with a simple stone floor and white subway tiles set vertically to elongate the small space. As the centerpiece, we chose a large, sleek tub and surrounded it in an entirely unique textured stone tile. Tactile and warm, the tile created a soothing, restful environment. We added an inset for storage, plenty of black metal hooks for the kids’ accessories, and modern black metal faucets and showerheads. Finally, we accented the space with orb sconces for a starlet illusion. Once the design was set, we prepared site measurements and permit drawings, sourced all materials, and vetted contractors. We assisted in working with vendors and communicating between all parties. This little space now serves as the portfolio piece of the home.

We moved the location of the hall bath to the area where the existing primary bath was located. This is more central to the two kids' bedrooms – it has 2 doors – one from the hall, the other from the front bedroom.

Builder: Michels Homes Architecture: Alexander Design Group Photography: Scott Amundson Photography
Large country master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a laundry, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Photo of a small beach style master bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, stone tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mid-sized transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Adding double faucets in a wall mounted sink to this guest bathroom is such a fun way for the kids to brush their teeth. Keeping the walls white and adding neutral tile and finishes makes the room feel fresh and clean.

A secondary bathroom in Charlotte with mosaic tiled floors and a shower-bath combo.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Charlotte with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, beige benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Our client’s charming cottage was no longer meeting the needs of their family. We needed to give them more space but not lose the quaint characteristics that make this little historic home so unique. So we didn’t go up, and we didn’t go wide, instead we took this master suite addition straight out into the backyard and maintained 100% of the original historic façade. Master Suite This master suite is truly a private retreat. We were able to create a variety of zones in this suite to allow room for a good night’s sleep, reading by a roaring fire, or catching up on correspondence. The fireplace became the real focal point in this suite. Wrapped in herringbone whitewashed wood planks and accented with a dark stone hearth and wood mantle, we can’t take our eyes off this beauty. With its own private deck and access to the backyard, there is really no reason to ever leave this little sanctuary. Master Bathroom The master bathroom meets all the homeowner’s modern needs but has plenty of cozy accents that make it feel right at home in the rest of the space. A natural wood vanity with a mixture of brass and bronze metals gives us the right amount of warmth, and contrasts beautifully with the off-white floor tile and its vintage hex shape. Now the shower is where we had a little fun, we introduced the soft matte blue/green tile with satin brass accents, and solid quartz floor (do you see those veins?!). And the commode room is where we had a lot fun, the leopard print wallpaper gives us all lux vibes (rawr!) and pairs just perfectly with the hex floor tile and vintage door hardware. Hall Bathroom We wanted the hall bathroom to drip with vintage charm as well but opted to play with a simpler color palette in this space. We utilized black and white tile with fun patterns (like the little boarder on the floor) and kept this room feeling crisp and bright.

Hall bath complete with modern fixtures and clean design. Shower/bath combo, tiled wall and floor, double sinks and coordinating accent tile.
Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This home had a very small bathroom for the combined use of their teenagers and guests. The space was a tight 5'x7'. By adding just 2 feet by taking the space from the closet in an adjoining room, we were able to make this bathroom more functional and feel much more spacious. The show-stopper is the glass and metal mosaic wall tile above the vanity. The chevron tile in the shower niche complements the wall tile nicely, while having plenty of style on its own. To tie everything together, we continued the same tile from the shower all around the room to create a wainscot. The weathered-look hexagon floor tile is stylish yet subtle. We chose to use a heavily frosted door to keep the room feeling lighter and more spacious. Often when you have a lot of elements that can totally stand on their own, it can overwhelm a space. However, in this case everything complements the other. The style is fun and stylish for the every-day use of teenagers and young adults, while still being sophisticated enough for use by guests.

Small modern kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with open cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Designed by Banner Day Interiors, these minty green bathroom tiles in a subway pattern add just the right pop of color to this classic-inspired shower. Sample more handmade colors at fireclaytile.com/samples TILE SHOWN 4x8 Tiles in Celadon

This is the perfect Farmhouse bath. Let’s start with the gorgeous shiplap. This wife was adamant that she wanted floor to ceiling shiplap. It was a bit interesting to complete because these walls tile halfway up the walls for a wainscoting appearance.

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

girls bathroom, in medium sized ranch, Boulder CO
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, glass tile, purple walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.