His-and-her zones in the master bath hold separate water closets and light-stained oak vanities with louvered drawer fronts, giving a coastal nod and balancing the more formal, modern elements. In the no-threshold shower, the knee wall supports a floating bench and two toiletry niches for supplies.

Powder room in San Francisco with limestone floors, marble benchtops, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

First Floor Bath
Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 wet room bathroom in New York with white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a wall-mount sink, a shower curtain and a single vanity.

A fun and colorful bathroom with plenty of space. The blue stained vanity shows the variation in color as the wood grain pattern peeks through. Marble countertop with soft and subtle veining combined with textured glass sconces wrapped in metal is the right balance of soft and rustic.

  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

Powder Room with custom finishes. Leather wrapped cabinetry. Agate waterfall tops.
Photo of a contemporary powder room in Other with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, glass tile, beige walls, limestone floors, a vessel sink, onyx benchtops, beige floor, multi-coloured benchtops and a floating vanity.

Photo of a large country master bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, limestone, limestone floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, wallpaper, wallpaper and white walls.

Expansive traditional master bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, an alcove shower, beige walls, limestone floors, a drop-in sink, beige floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and marble benchtops.

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Stunning master bath with custom tile floor and stone shower, countertops, and trim. Custom white back-lit built-ins with glass fronts, mirror-mounted polished nickel sconces, and polished nickel pendant light. Polished nickel hardware and finishes. Separate water closet with frosted glass door. Deep soaking tub with Lefroy Brooks free-standing tub mixer. Spacious marble curbless shower with glass door, rain shower, hand shower, and steam shower.

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Photo of a contemporary powder room in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops and a floating vanity.

Transitional bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a contemporary bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, green tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Nestled in the redwoods, a short walk from downtown, this home embraces both it’s proximity to town life and nature. Mid-century modern detailing and a minimalist California vibe come together in this special place.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, marble, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and a shower seat.

Transitional master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, pink walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with furniture-like cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.