Paul Vu
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, mosaic tile floors, black floor and medium wood cabinets.

Photography: Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Toronto with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, marble floors and grey floor.

Photo of a traditional bathroom in San Francisco with an undermount sink, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

warm modern masculine primary suite
Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, beige tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a floating vanity, vaulted and wood walls.

This is an example of a large transitional master wet room bathroom in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, an undermount tub, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and panelled walls.

Photography: Barry Halkin
Traditional kids bathroom in Philadelphia with a claw-foot tub, subway tile, a wall-mount sink and blue walls.

Inspiration for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Cornwall with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a single vanity, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, green walls, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and a freestanding vanity.

El baño, uno de los puntos destacados de la transformación, refleja el estilo retro con espejos antiguos en tono cobrizo que añaden originalidad y calidez al espacio. Los lavabos, pertenecientes a la colección Solid Surface de Bathco, específicamente el modelo Piamonte, aportan modernidad y elegancia. El mueble a medida y las lámparas del techo completan la estampa de un baño que fusiona lo vintage con lo contemporáneo de manera magistral.

The newly remodeled hall bath was made more spacious with the addition of a wall-hung toilet. The soffit at the tub was removed, making the space more open and bright. The bold black and white tile and fixtures paired with the green walls matched the homeowners' personality and style.

Beach style kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Builder: Watershed Builders Photoraphy: Michael Blevins A large master bath in Charlotte with a white walk-in shower, light blue beauty vanity, herringbone porcelain tiles, shaker cabinets and gold hardware.

This bathroom got a punch of personality with this modern, monochromatic design.
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Master bathroom featuring freestanding tub, white oak vanity and linen cabinet, large format porcelain tile with a concrete look. Brass fixtures and bronze hardware.

Anna French navy wallcovering in the son’s bath contrasts with white and taupe on the other surfaces.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

This is an example of a large beach style master bathroom in Charleston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, wood-look tile, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

A master bath renovation that involved a complete re-working of the space. A custom vanity with built-in medicine cabinets and gorgeous finish materials completes the look.

We removed the long wall of mirrors and moved the tub into the empty space at the left end of the vanity. We replaced the carpet with a beautiful and durable Luxury Vinyl Plank. We simply refaced the double vanity with a shaker style.

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.

Large primary bath suite featuring a curbless shower, antique honed marble flooring throughout, custom ceramic tile shower walls, custom white oak vanity with white marble countertops and waterfalls, brass hardware, and horizontal painted shiplap walls.