The "before" of this project was an all-out turquoise, 80's style bathroom that was cramped and needed a lot of help. The client wanted a clean, calming bathroom that made full use of the limited space. The apartment was in a prewar building, so we sought to preserve the building's rich history while creating a sleek and modern design. To open up the space, we switched out an old tub and replaced it with a claw foot tub, then took out the vanity and put in a pedestal sink, making up for the lost storage with a medicine cabinet. Marble subway tiles, brass details, and contrasting black floor tiles add to the industrial charm, creating a chic but clean palette.

When designing your dream home, there’s one room that is incredibly important. The master bathroom shouldn’t just be where you go to shower it should be a retreat. Having key items and a functional layout is crucial to love your new custom home. Consider the following elements to design your Master Ensuite 1. Think about toilet placement 2. Double sinks are key 3. Storage 4. Ventilation prevents mold and moisture 5. To tub or not to tub 6. Showers should be functional 7. Spacing should be considered 8. Closet Placement Bonus Tips: Lighting is important so think it through Make sure you have enough electrical outlets but also that they are within code The vanity height should be comfortable A timeless style means you won’t have to renovate Flooring should be non-slip Think about smells, noises, and moisture. BEST PRO TIP: this is a large investment, get a pro designer, In the end you will save time and money.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, black tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized country bathroom in DC Metro with an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor and a shower curtain.

All design and construction by DESIGNfirst Builders of Itasca, Il. Photography by Anne Klemmer.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black tile, porcelain tile and a shower curtain.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Photo of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with open cabinets, black cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, black floor, a shower curtain, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Boise with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Ванная комната для детей, с двумя раковинами, большой душевой и ванной.
Mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Moscow with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a modern kids bathroom in Dallas with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, terra-cotta tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Vancouver with flat-panel cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, ceramic floors and light wood cabinets.

Traditional master bathroom in Moscow with an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, black and white tile, black tile, a wall-mount sink and a shower curtain.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, black and white tile, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

BAÑO COMPLETO con una ducha.
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic 3/4 bathroom in Bilbao with black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a pedestal sink and grey floor.

The "before" of this project was an all-out turquoise, 80's style bathroom that was cramped and needed a lot of help. The client wanted a clean, calming bathroom that made full use of the limited space. The apartment was in a prewar building, so we sought to preserve the building's rich history while creating a sleek and modern design. To open up the space, we switched out an old tub and replaced it with a claw foot tub, then took out the vanity and put in a pedestal sink, making up for the lost storage with a medicine cabinet. Marble subway tiles, brass details, and contrasting black floor tiles add to the industrial charm, creating a chic but clean palette.

Large contemporary master bathroom in Other with an alcove shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, blue floor, a shower curtain and a niche.

Complete bathroom renovation on 2nd floor. removed the old bathroom completely to the studs. upgrading all plumbing and electrical. installing marble mosaic tile on floor. cement tile on walls around tub. installing new free standing tub, new vanity, toilet, and all other fixtures.

Photo of a small asian bathroom in Melbourne with an open shower, black tile, ceramic tile, black walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink and a shower curtain.

Inspiration for a modern kids bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, black tile, ceramic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain and white benchtops.