Kitchen & Bath Renovation in Orleans, MA

As innkeepers, Lois and Evan Evans know all about hospitality. So after buying a 1955 Cape Cod cottage whose interiors hadn’t been updated since the 1970s, they set out on a whole-house renovation, a major focus of which was the kitchen. The goal of this renovation was to create a space that would be efficient and inviting for entertaining, as well as compatible with the home’s beach-cottage style. Cape Associates removed the wall separating the kitchen from the dining room to create an open, airy layout. The ceilings were raised and clad in shiplap siding and highlighted with new pine beams, reflective of the cottage style of the home. New windows add a vintage look. The designer used a whitewashed palette and traditional cabinetry to push a casual and beachy vibe, while granite countertops add a touch of elegance. The layout was rearranged to include an island that’s roomy enough for casual meals and for guests to hang around when the owners are prepping party meals. Placing the main sink and dishwasher in the island instead of the usual under-the-window spot was a decision made by Lois early in the planning stages. “If we have guests over, I can face everyone when I’m rinsing vegetables or washing dishes,” she says. “Otherwise, my back would be turned.” The old avocado-hued linoleum flooring had an unexpected bonus: preserving the original oak floors, which were refinished. The new layout includes room for the homeowners’ hutch from their previous residence, as well as an old pot-bellied stove, a family heirloom. A glass-front cabinet allows the homeowners to show off colorful dishes. Bringing the cabinet down to counter level adds more storage. Stacking the microwave, oven and warming drawer adds efficiency.

Bathroom Makeover

CUSTOM CRAFT - Design Build Remodel

Towel and robe hooks were installed to provide a convenient place to hang linens and clothing.
Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, white tile, medium hardwood floors, marble benchtops, brown floor, furniture-like cabinets, a corner shower, subway tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door.

Master Bath shower

Back Creek Contracting

Inspiration for an expansive country master bathroom in Philadelphia with blue walls, brown floor, louvered cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, medium hardwood floors and an undermount sink.

Contemporary powder room

Design Intervention

The guest powder room is high impact with this Polished Stainless steel sink as the focal point. Ralph Lauren specialty finish paint gives the walls a beautiful textured look. Jon Encarnacion -photographer

Retreat in a Blue & Gold Bathroom

Next Stage Design + Build

Scott Dubose Photography/Designed by Jessica Peters: https://www.casesanjose.com/bio/jessica-peters/

Our Work

Re-Bath of Central Georgia

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Atlanta with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, brown floor and a sliding shower screen.

Bathrooms

Covenant Kitchens & Baths, Inc.

Large bathroom in Bridgeport with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Chatham Charming Beach Design

Urban Design Interiors

Beach style bathroom in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a pedestal sink, brown floor and a shower curtain.

Modernity on University (sneak peek)

Masa Studio Architects

west University
Small modern master bathroom in Houston with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite benchtops, glass tile, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Stylish Beach side condo

Thomas Towne Reavey, Inc.

This is an example of a beach style master bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, beige tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, brown floor and white benchtops.

Glamorous Master Bath

Elite Concepts

We created, designed and constructed this fresh, sophisticated master bathroom to provide a stylish update to our client’s traditional home. The grey cabinetry with furniture toe kicks and separate make up area, paired with glamorous features such as polished chrome and crystal knobs and elegant chandelier offer the highest quality finishing touches to the space. The room also boasts custom framed 1” beveled mirrors, wall mounted faucets and beautiful elongated sconces with a clear stem and round shade. We outfitted the large shower with textured tile, body sprays, rain head and shower head.

Summer Beach Residence

Lola Interiors

Lola Interiors, Interior Design | East Coast Virtual Tours, Photography
This is an example of a large transitional master bathroom in Jacksonville with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a double shower, white tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, porcelain tile and marble benchtops.

Master Bathroom Remodel/Dressing Area -Tarzana,CA

Barbara Stock Interior Design

This lovely dressing room connects the master bedroom and bath and features painted custom cottage style cabinetry with beadboard trim. The walls are painted a restful, soft aqua. The raised, beamed ceiling, oval window, mirrored doors, and chandelier make this charming space like no other.

Condo Living Guest Bath

Jemm Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an integrated sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Allegheny St - Hollidaysburg, PA

Dawn Jackson

Floor-mount Freestanding Claw Foot Tub Hand Shower Faucet.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with a claw-foot tub, a two-piece toilet, blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a vessel sink.

Blue Chateau

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs

Tina Kuhlmann - Primrose Designs Location: Rancho Santa Fe, CA, USA Luxurious French inspired master bedroom nestled in Rancho Santa Fe with intricate details and a soft yet sophisticated palette. Photographed by John Lennon Photography https://www.primrosedi.com

California Cool

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Painted to room a nice dark blue gray to give the room a soft and cozy feel. Added light linens and an area rug to make it pop off that dark color.

Arbol

Verner Architects

Floating concrete and teak vanity
This is an example of a modern master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, brown floor and grey benchtops.

Trout Run, Savage, MN

Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC

Sherwin Williams Wall Street was used for the wall color creating a deep moody room. We designed a custom rustic barn wood mirror for above the pedestal sink. Interior Design by Sarah Bernardy Design, LLC photography by Steve Voegeli

Bathroom Remodels

Renaissance South Construction Co.

Holger Obenaus
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Charleston with white cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile, blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Blue Walls and Medium Hardwood Floors

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.