Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury modern home primary bathroom marble wall vanity. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for an expansive modern master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, black and white tile, marble, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and recessed.

Photo by Kirsten Robertson.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master wet room bathroom in San Diego with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Primary bathroom in the Marina District of San Francisco. Double-sink custom vanity with a bianco rhino marble counter top and a glass utility shelf below the mirror.

Photo of a large modern master bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, ceramic floors, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat and a double vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

As we had more space to work with, we inserted a bigger shower and swapped around the bath and vanity area. We also carried on the industrial chic theme by fitting matt black taps and fixtures. Full project - https://decorbuddi.com/industrial-chic-interior/

Design ideas for a large traditional master bathroom in San Diego with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Photo of a large country bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, green tile, marble, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

The Master bath shifts the focus from the ceiling to the floor with a modern starburst mosaic, while the large double-sided shower is clad in white marble slabs for a sleek look. Its centrally positioned sculptural soaking tub backs up to a knee wall.

Photo of a large beach style master wet room bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, white tile and marble.

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an undermount tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

The simple details in the shower nick make it stand out!
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in San Francisco with gray tile, marble and white benchtops.

We love to splash in organic elements into a finished space. Not only does it add a nice contract, but it also evokes very calming and balanced energy to the room. This little side table is made of teak wood.

Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in Milwaukee with beaded inset cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

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This is an example of a transitional bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, blue tile, marble, engineered quartz benchtops, white benchtops and a double vanity.

An expansive, fully-appointed modern bath for each guest suite means friends and family feel like they've arrived at their very own boutique hotel.
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Other with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, brown walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wood walls.

This project was not only full of many bathrooms but also many different aesthetics. The goals were fourfold, create a new master suite, update the basement bath, add a new powder bath and my favorite, make them all completely different aesthetics. Primary Bath-This was originally a small 60SF full bath sandwiched in between closets and walls of built-in cabinetry that blossomed into a 130SF, five-piece primary suite. This room was to be focused on a transitional aesthetic that would be adorned with Calcutta gold marble, gold fixtures and matte black geometric tile arrangements. Powder Bath-A new addition to the home leans more on the traditional side of the transitional movement using moody blues and greens accented with brass. A fun play was the asymmetry of the 3-light sconce brings the aesthetic more to the modern side of transitional. My favorite element in the space, however, is the green, pink black and white deco tile on the floor whose colors are reflected in the details of the Australian wallpaper. Hall Bath-Looking to touch on the home's 70's roots, we went for a mid-mod fresh update. Black Calcutta floors, linear-stacked porcelain tile, mixed woods and strong black and white accents. The green tile may be the star but the matte white ribbed tiles in the shower and behind the vanity are the true unsung heroes.