This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in Other with white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Photographed by Don Freeman
This is an example of a traditional bathroom in Dallas with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, blue floor and a hinged shower door.

Brookhaven "Edgemont Recessed" cabinet with Framed Drawerheads in a Nordic White Opaque finish on Maple. Wood-Mode Premier Hardware in Satin Nickel. Pentaquartz "Misterio" Countertop with Shelf and Corbels. Photo: John Martinelli

This is an example of a large arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a pedestal sink, an open shower, white tile, blue tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, a two-piece toilet and mosaic tile.

A beautiful bathroom filled with various detail from wall to wall.
Mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a corner shower, a bidet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and coffered.

This is an example of a large midcentury kids bathroom in Salt Lake City with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, quartzite benchtops, orange floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

David Guenther
Small contemporary master bathroom in Calgary with a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Terry Schmidbauer Photography http://terryschmidbauer.com
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, glass-front cabinets, white cabinets, solid surface benchtops, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an alcove shower, blue tile and porcelain tile.

This is an example of a beach style bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat and a built-in vanity.

Julia Staples Photography
Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Philadelphia with an undermount sink, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors and grey benchtops.

Anya Phillips
Inspiration for a small traditional bathroom in Denver with blue tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a pedestal sink, white floor and porcelain tile.

  Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Lakefront property in the northwest suburbs of Chicago is hard to come by, so when we were hired by this young family with exactly that, we were immediately inspired by not just the unusually large footprint of this 1950’s colonial revival but also the lovely views of the manmade lake it was sited on. The large 5-bedroom home was solidly stuck in the 1980’s, but we saw tons of potential. We started out by updating the existing staircase with a fresh coat of paint and adding new herringbone slate to the entry hall. The powder room off the entryway also got a refresh - new flooring, new cabinets and fixtures. We ran the new slate right through into this space for some consistency. A fun wallpaper and shiplap trim add a welcoming feel and set the tone for the home. Next, we tackled the kitchen. Located away from the rest of the first floor, the kitchen felt a little isolated, so we immediately began planning for how to better connect it to the rest of the first floor. We landed on removing the wall between the kitchen and dining room and designed a modified galley style space with separate cooking and clean up zones. The cooking zone consists of the refrigerator, prep sink and cooktop, along with a nice long run of prep space at the island. The cleanup side of the kitchen consists of the main sink and dishwasher. Both areas are situated so that the user can view the lake during prep work and cleanup! One of the home’s main puzzles was how to incorporate the mudroom and area in front of the patio doors at the back of the house. We already had a breakfast table area, so the space by the patio doors was a bit of a no man’s land. We decided to separate the kitchen proper from what became the new mudroom with a large set of barn doors. That way you can quickly hide any mudroom messes but have easy access to the light coming in through the patio doors as well as the outdoor grilling station. We also love the impact the barn doors add to the overall space. The homeowners’ first words to us were “it’s time to ditch the brown,” so we did! We chose a lovely blue pallet that reflects the home’s location on the lake which is also vibrant yet easy on the eye. Countertops are white quartz, and the natural oak floor works well with the other honey accents. The breakfast table was given a refresh with new chairs, chandelier and window treatments that frame the gorgeous views of the lake out the back. We coordinated the slate mudroom flooring with that used in the home’s main entrance for a consistent feel. The storage area consists of open and closed storage to allow for some clutter control as needed. Next on our “to do” list was revamping the dated brown bar area in the neighboring dining room. We eliminated the clutter by adding some closed cabinets and did some easy updates to help the space feel more current. One snag we ran into here was the discovery of a beam above the existing open shelving that had to be modified with a smaller structural beam to allow for our new design to work. This was an unexpected surprise, but in the end we think it was well worth it! We kept the colors here a bit more muted to blend with the homeowner’s existing furnishings. Open shelving and polished nickel hardware add some simple detail to the new entertainment zone which also looks out onto the lake! Next we tackled the upstairs starting with the homeowner’s son’s bath. The bath originally had both a tub shower and a separate shower, so we decided to swap out the shower for a new laundry area. This freed up some space downstairs in what used to be the mudroom/laundry room and is much more convenient for daily laundry needs. We continued the blue palette here with navy cabinetry and the navy tile in the shower. Porcelain floor tile and chrome fixtures keep maintenance to a minimum while matte black mirrors and lighting add some depth the design. A low maintenance runner adds some warmth underfoot and ties the whole space together. We added a pocket door to the bathroom to minimize interference with the door swings. The left door of the laundry closet is on a 180 degree hinge to allow for easy full access to the machines. Next we tackled the master bath which is an en suite arrangement. The original was typical of the 1980’s with the vanity outside of the bathroom, situated near the master closet. And the brown theme continued here with multiple shades of brown. Our first move was to segment off the bath and the closet from the master bedroom. We created a short hall from the bedroom to the bathroom with his and hers walk-in closets on the left and right as well as a separate toilet closet outside of the main bathroom for privacy and flexibility. The original bathroom had a giant soaking tub with steps (dangerous!) as well as a small shower that did not work well for our homeowner who is 6’3”. With other bathtubs in the home, they decided to eliminate the tub and create an oversized shower which takes up the space where the old tub was located. The double vanity is on the opposite wall and a bench is located under the window for morning conversations and a place to set a couple of towels. The pallet in here is light and airy with a mix of blond wood, creamy porcelain and marble tile, and brass accents. A simple roman shade adds some texture and it’s top-down mechanism allows for light and privacy. This large whole house remodel gave our homeowners not only the ability to maximize the potential of their home but also created a lovely new frame from which to view their fabulous lake views. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Photo of a transitional bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small eclectic kids bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, blue benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in New York with a claw-foot tub, an open shower, black tile, blue tile, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, white floor and an open shower.

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, blue tile, grey walls, a drop-in sink, an alcove shower, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, marble benchtops, grey floor and a hinged shower door.

Karissa Van Tassel Photography Soft colors and crisp white fixtures welcome guests to this updated bathroom. Glass mosaic tiles have a reflective quality that adds sparkle to the room. A standard shower head and hand held offer a choice when showering. Glass bubble door hardware completes the look.

Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Miami with an alcove shower, blue tile, mosaic tile, beige walls and mosaic tile floors.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Tampa with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an open shower, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls and mosaic tile floors.