A serene colour palette with shades of Dulux Bruin Spice and Nood Co peach concrete adds warmth to a south-facing bathroom, complemented by dramatic white floor-to-ceiling shower curtains. Finishes of handmade clay herringbone tiles, raw rendered walls and marbled surfaces adds texture to the bathroom renovation.

Photo of a beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

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.

A closer look to the master bathroom double sink vanity mirror lit up with wall lights and bathroom origami chandelier. reflecting the beautiful textured wall panel in the background blending in with the luxurious materials like marble countertop with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets.

What was once a dark, unwelcoming alcove is now a bright, luxurious haven. The over-sized soaker fills this extra large space and is complimented with 3 x 12 subway tiles. The contrasting grout color speaks to the black fixtures and accents throughout the room. We love the custom-sized niches that perfectly hold the client's "jellies and jams."

A modern traditional hall bath with Frosty Carrina countertop, mounted lighting, beveled mirror, ledge tile and chair rail, under mount rectangular sink, hexagon floor tile. Photo Credit: Patterson Photography

Kids bathroom of a Burns Park, Ann Arbor, MI home. Blue vertical tile in the bathtub/shower with custom built in cabinetry for storage.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Detroit with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, a pedestal sink, grey floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and planked wall panelling.

A budget-friendly family bathroom in a Craftsman-style home, using off-the-shelf fixtures and fittings with statement floor tile and metro wall tile.
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in London with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary bathroom in New York with furniture-like cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, timber and wallpaper.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, turquoise floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

An outdated 1920's bathroom in Bayside Queens was turned into a refreshed, classic and timeless space that utilized the very limited space to its maximum capacity. The cabinets were once outdated and a dark brown that made the space look even smaller. Now, they are a bright white, accompanied by white subway tile, a light quartzite countertop and polished chrome hardware throughout. What made all the difference was the use of the tiny hex tile floors. We were also diligent to keep the shower enclosure a clear glass and stainless steel.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white tile, white walls, a vessel sink, white floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops and a shower curtain.

Design de la salle de bain par : Caroline Bouffard Design Comptoirs par: Les Artistes du Bois inc. Bathroom Design by: Caroline Bouffard Design Countertops: Les Artistes du Bois inc. Immophoto - Frederic Blanchet

This remodel went from a tiny story-and-a-half Cape Cod, to a charming full two-story home. A second full bath on the upper level with a double vanity provides a perfect place for two growing children to get ready in the morning. The walls are painted in Silvery Moon 1604 by Benjamin Moore. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders. Photography by Alyssa Lee Photography.

The layout of this bathroom was reconfigured by locating the new tub on the rear wall, and putting the toilet on the left of the vanity. The wall on the left of the existing vanity was taken out.

Peter Landers Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in London with a shower/bathtub combo and subway tile.

AT6 Architecture - Boor Bridges Architecture - Semco Engineering Inc. - Stephanie Jaeger Photography
Inspiration for a modern 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, pebble tile floors and light wood cabinets.

G Todd Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet and beige tile.