Charming Traditional Guest Bath in Glen Ellyn

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW This charming little attic bath was an infrequently used guest bath located on the 3rd floor right above the master bath that we were also remodeling. The beautiful original leaded glass windows open to a view of the park and small lake across the street. A vintage claw foot tub sat directly below the window. This is where the charm ended though as everything was sorely in need of updating. From the pieced-together wall cladding to the exposed electrical wiring and old galvanized plumbing, it was in definite need of a gut job. Plus the hardwood flooring leaked into the bathroom below which was priority one to fix. Once we gutted the space, we got to rebuilding the room. We wanted to keep the cottage-y charm, so we started with simple white herringbone marble tile on the floor and clad all the walls with soft white shiplap paneling. A new clawfoot tub/shower under the original window was added. Next, to allow for a larger vanity with more storage, we moved the toilet over and eliminated a mish mash of storage pieces. We discovered that with separate hot/cold supplies that were the only thing available for a claw foot tub with a shower kit, building codes require a pressure balance valve to prevent scalding, so we had to install a remote valve. We learn something new on every job! There is a view to the park across the street through the home’s original custom shuttered windows. Can’t you just smell the fresh air? We found a vintage dresser and had it lacquered in high gloss black and converted it into a vanity. The clawfoot tub was also painted black. Brass lighting, plumbing and hardware details add warmth to the room, which feels right at home in the attic of this traditional home. We love how the combination of traditional and charming come together in this sweet attic guest bath. Truly a room with a view! 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

Green Hills Addition

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Mid Century Master Bathroom Remodel

High Desert Interior Design

Mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Seward Park

Heidi Caillier Design

Design ideas for a traditional bathroom in Seattle with an alcove shower, white tile, grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a hinged shower door and planked wall panelling.

East Coast Traditional

Fautt Homes

Great kids bath with trough sink and built in cabinets. Tile backsplash and custom mirror.
Mid-sized beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Parisian Inspired Guest Bath

KitchenVisions

In a Brookline home, the upstairs hall bath is renovated to reflect the Parisian inspiration the homeowners loved. A black custom vanity and elegant stone countertop with wall-mounted fixtures is surrounded by mirrors on three walls. Graceful black and white marble tile, wainscoting on the walls, and marble tile in the shower are among the features. A lovely chandelier and black & white striped fabric complete the look of this guest bath. Photography by Daniel Nystedt

Fall Creek Historic

aaNovo

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Indianapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, marble, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a double vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathrooms

AJ Margulis Interiors

A master bath renovation that involved a complete re-working of the space. A custom vanity with built-in medicine cabinets and gorgeous finish materials completes the look.

56th Street Project

Restor Homes

Edina Master bathroom renovation
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Belle Ayre

Aloe Design Studio

Clean and fresh, budget friendly small two piece powder room.
Design ideas for a small modern bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, blue walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Sonya Hall Bath

Brickhouse Kitchens and Baths

Design ideas for a small beach style kids bathroom in Baltimore with beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

2020 NARI CotY Award-Winning Bathroom

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

G. B. Construction and Development, Inc., Ronkonkoma, New York, 2020 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Bath $50,001 to $75,000
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with raised-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

Master bathroom has farmhouse charm with nickelboard walls, a basketweave mosaic floor, and a custom oak vanity.
Mid-sized master bathroom in Austin with a two-piece toilet, beige walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, soapstone benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, planked wall panelling, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub and grey floor.

Mount Pleasant Ion Eccentric

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Charleston with a freestanding tub, white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Large beach style bathroom in Minneapolis with white walls, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Mitchell Residence

INSTATE Construction

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Sahara Hills Master Remodel

31E Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, an open shower, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Jack and Jill

Outland Construction Co. Inc.

Our client wanted to update their Jack and Jill bathroom with a Restoration Hardware inspiration.
Photo of a modern kids bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and planked wall panelling.

Bathrooms! Bathing Beauties!

Judith Wright Design

Photo of a small bathroom in Seattle with marble benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity and decorative wall panelling.

Black & White Bathroom Remodel in Del Ray Alexandria, VA

Solid Kitchen & Bath

Stylish bathroom project in Alexandria, VA with star pattern black and white porcelain tiles, free standing vanity, walk-in shower framed medicine cabinet and black metal shelf over the toilet. Small dated bathroom turned out such a chic space.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Planked Wall Panelling and Decorative Wall Panelling

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.