This 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

We wanted to have a little fun with this kids bathroom. The pattern geometric tile was fun and playful and adds a little flair. In keeping with the geometric theme we added the round mirror and sconces and the square shower head to compliment the floor. A simple vanity highlights the floor and shower pattern tile.

Another guest bathroom includes a single sink and shower/tub combination.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, grey walls, an undermount sink, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops and planked wall panelling.

Photo of a transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic tile, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Country kids bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, subway tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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Mid-sized transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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 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.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, slate floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Baltimore with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This project was such a joy! From the craftsman touches to the handmade tile we absolutely loved working on this bathroom. While taking on the bathroom we took on other changes throughout the home such as stairs, hardwood, custom cabinetry, and more.

Grey plank flooring, white subway tile and walnut cabinetry complete the modern look while keeping the windowless space fresh, light and easy to clean.

Brizo Rook robe and towel hooks and towel bars, Benjamin Moore White Dove on the walls, Shower Walls in Paintboard Salvia, Maax Rubix modern bathtub 60x30.

Black Kontour towel warmer. Photos by VLG Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Newark with 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, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, beige cabinets and vaulted.