Photo of a mid-sized modern bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, soapstone benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and black benchtops.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Burlington with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

The kid's hall bathroom got a modern yet fun makeover
Photo of a small midcentury kids bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Perfection
Design ideas for a large modern kids bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, dark hardwood floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche and a single vanity.

This is an example of a large arts and crafts kids bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

BathCRATE Independence Drive | Vanity Top: Bedrosians Sequel Quartz Delicatto Carrara | Sink: Kohler Caxton Sink in White | Faucet: Delta Trinsic High Arc Faucet in Brilliance Stainless | Shower Fixture: Delta Linden Monitor 17 Shower and Tub Trim in Brilliance Stainless | Shower Tile: Bedrosians Purestone Tile in Grigio | Shower Niche: Bedrosians Calacatta Chevron in White | Tub: Kohler Underscore Acrylic Tub in White | Flooring: Bedrosians Cassio Vinyl Flooring in Beige | Cabinet Paint: Sherwin-Williams Gray Matters in Semi-Gloss | Wall Paint: Sherwin-Williams Snow Bound in Eggshell | https://kbcrate.com/bathcrate-independence-drive-in-turlock-ca-is-complete/

Inspiration for a small contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small arts and crafts kids bathroom in Montreal with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, grey floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

double vanity sink
Design ideas for a transitional kids bathroom in Other with grey cabinets, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Powered by CABINETWORX beautifully remodeled guest bath, new porcelain tile shower walls and flooring, glass mosaic accent and matching vanity backsplash, brushed nickel hardware and fixtures, his and hers vanity, double mirrors, two custom built in niches

Design by: Michelle Berwick Photos : Larry Arnal A smooth transition into their bathroom. We managed to make this neutral enough that it remained timeless all while adding the ideal amount of pretty with the tiles and rose gold/blush details. The black and metallic hits tie the bathroom into the overall design giving the girls a bathroom that feels like their own while being adult friendly.

Photo courtesy of Chipper Hatter
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor and a shower curtain.

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Boston with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor and a shower curtain.

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, multi-coloured walls, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, subway tile, marble floors, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, green tile, green walls and a shower curtain.

A boys bathroom transformed into a rustic, costal space without giving up an upscale look. Marbled tiles create a formal, high-end look to this bathroom, keeping it "adult" even with it's youthful décor, which as the children age, can be swapped out for more mature pieces. A gray vanity is swoon-worthy and complimentary next to a more playful window valance. A clean, modern bathroom for grown ups, dressed up for kids!

The honeycomb tile leads up to a 5" shelf over the vanity.
Photo of a small transitional master bathroom in Other with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, blue walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Main Bathroom
Photo of a mid-sized industrial kids bathroom in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.