Penny Round Tile
Photo of a small beach style 3/4 bathroom in Hawaii with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Peter Giles Photography
Small country kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

This bathroom was the final space to be designed for this client by me. We did space planning and furniture when they first moved in, a couple years later we did a full kitchen remodel and now we finally did the bathroom. This wasn't a full remodel so we kept some of the items that were in good condition and updated the rest. First thing we focused on was the shower, with some existing functional problems we made sure the incorporate storage and a bench for this walk in shower. That allowed space for bottles and a seat. With the existing vanity cabinet and counter tops staying I wanted to coordinate the dark counter with adding some dark elements elsewhere to tie they in together. We did a dark charcoal hex shower floor and also used that tile in the back of the niches. Since the shower was a dark place we added a light in shower and used a much lighter tile on the wall and bench. this tile was carried into the rest of the bathroom on the floor and the smaller version for the tub surround in a 2"x2" mosaic. The wall color before was dark and client loved it so we did a new dark grey but brightened the space with a white ceiling. New chrome faucets throughout to give a reflective element. This bathroom truly feels more relaxing for a bath or a quick shower!

This small 3/4 bath was added in the space of a large entry way of this ranch house, with the bath door immediately off the master bedroom. At only 39sf, the 3'x8' space houses the toilet and sink on opposite walls, with a 3'x4' alcove shower adjacent to the sink. The key to making a small space feel large is avoiding clutter, and increasing the feeling of height - so a floating vanity cabinet was selected, with a built-in medicine cabinet above. A wall-mounted storage cabinet was added over the toilet, with hooks for towels. The shower curtain at the shower is changed with the whims and design style of the homeowner, and allows for easy cleaning with a simple toss in the washing machine.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Explore urban luxury living in this new build along the scenic Midland Trace Trail, featuring modern industrial design, high-end finishes, and breathtaking views. In this bathroom, a neutral palette sets a serene tone, complemented by a sophisticated black and gray vanity and mirror, exuding timeless elegance. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/midland-south-luxury-townhome-westfield/

Modern remodel of a Eichler bathroom using updated finishes and custom cabinetry that work well with the houses mid century aesthetic. Photo Credit: Christopher Stark

A classic black and white bath, in a 1910 home photo by Michele Lee Willson
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in San Francisco with mosaic tile, a pedestal sink, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, ceramic floors, grey walls and a shower curtain.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen, bath and interior design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic 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, a console sink, grey floor, subway tile, porcelain floors and a shower curtain.

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.

Photo Credit: Pura Soul Photography
Inspiration for a small country 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Providence with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, tile benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Photo of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, beige floor and a shower curtain.

By Thrive Design Group
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Chicago with blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and recessed-panel cabinets.

Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Houston with a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an open shower, a shower curtain, white floor, glass-front cabinets and white cabinets.

Tile wainscot and floor with grey shaker vanity.
This is an example of an arts and crafts bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Main floor bathroom with wood vanity and black accents
Small contemporary bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.