Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

An sleek and full of character bathroom design I recently created for a client in London. Thanks #MBR for the opportunity.
Small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in London with furniture-like cabinets, green cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, marble, a console sink, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, white walls, ceramic floors and black floor.

Photo of a small 3/4 bathroom in Birmingham with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This single family home had been recently flipped with builder-grade materials. We touched each and every room of the house to give it a custom designer touch, thoughtfully marrying our soft minimalist design aesthetic with the graphic designer homeowner’s own design sensibilities. One of the most notable transformations in the home was opening up the galley kitchen to create an open concept great room with large skylight to give the illusion of a larger communal space.

Beautiful modern designed hall bathroom. A wonderful black and white mosaic tile that flows throughout the bathroom right into the shower with a zero clearance base. No curb or steps needed, a fixed piece of glass to keep water in but still show the beauty in your tire choice.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom with green cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, black floor, a hinged shower door, a shower seat and a double vanity.

Photo of a contemporary powder room in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, green cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, green walls, cement tiles, black floor and a built-in vanity.

Painted cabinets by Walker Woodworking - SW Espalier 6734 – High Gloss Finish Build Method: Frameless U shaped drawers to maximize storage around plumbing Open shelving on the bottom of the vanity Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander

Small contemporary bathroom in Columbus with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Custom emerald green high gloss vanity is stunning with black and white marble shower slabs, brass harward, white marble countertops, black slate floor tiles and custom roman shades with black and white trim.

Photo of a transitional bathroom in Austin with green cabinets, a corner shower, green tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in London with green cabinets, a drop-in tub, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops and panelled walls.

  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

The Hall bath is the next beautiful stop, a custom-made vanity, finished in Cedar Path, accented with champagne bronze fixtures. This bathroom is an awe-inspiring green oasis, with stunning gold embedded medicine cabinets, and Glazed Porcelain tile in Dark Gray Hexagon to finish off on the floor.

Hexagon Floor Tile by Lungarno, Massa Cararra Hex
Inspiration for a country kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Transitional bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, black floor and mosaic tile floors.

Open plan concept en-suite
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Essex with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, marble benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary bathroom in Baltimore with flat-panel cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.