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Photo of a traditional bathroom in Seattle with purple walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

Tall board and batten wainscoting is used to wrap this ensuite bath. An antique dresser was converted into a sink.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Nashville with marble floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, white benchtops, dark wood cabinets, purple walls and recessed-panel cabinets.

This medium-sized bathroom had ample space to create a luxurious bathroom for this young professional couple with 3 young children. My clients really wanted a place to unplug and relax where they could retreat and recharge. New cabinets were a must with customized interiors to reduce cluttered countertops and make morning routines easier and more organized. We selected Hale Navy for the painted finish with an upscale recessed panel door. Honey bronze hardware is a nice contrast to the navy paint instead of an expected brushed silver. For storage, a grooming center to organize hair dryer, curling iron and brushes keeps everything in place for morning routines. On the opposite, a pull-out organizer outfitted with trays for smaller personal items keeps everything at the fingertips. I included a pull-out hamper to keep laundry and towels off the floor. Another design detail I like to include is drawers in the sink cabinets. It is much better to have drawers notched for the plumbing when organizing bathroom products instead of filling up a large base cabinet. The room already had beautiful windows and was bathed in natural light from an existing skylight. I enhanced the natural lighting with some recessed can lights, a light in the shower as well as sconces around the mirrored medicine cabinets. The best thing about the medicine cabinets is not only the additional storage but when both doors are opened you can see the back of your head. The inside of the cabinet doors are mirrored. Honey Bronze sconces are perfect lighting at the vanity for makeup and shaving. A larger shower for my very tall client with a built-in bench was a priority for this bathroom. I recommend stream showers whenever designing a bathroom and my client loved the idea of that feature as a surprise for his wife. Steam adds to the wellness and health aspect of any good bathroom design. We were able to access a small closet space just behind the shower a perfect spot for the steam unit. In addition to the steam, a handheld shower is another “standard” item in our shower designs. I like to locate these near a bench so you can sit while you target sore shoulder and back muscles. Another benefit is the cleanability of the shower walls and being able to take a quick shower without getting your hair wet. The slide bar is just the thing to accommodate different heights. For Mrs., a tub for soaking and relaxing were the main ingredients required for this remodel. Here I specified a Bain Ultra freestanding tub complete with air massage, chromatherapy, and a heated backrest. The tub filer is floor mounted and adds another element of elegance to the bath. I located the tub in a bay window so the bather can enjoy the beautiful view out of the window. It is also a great way to relax after a round of golf. Either way, both of my clients can enjoy the benefits of this tub. The tiles selected for the shower and the lower walls of the bathroom are slightly oversized subway tiles in a clean and bright white. The floors are 12x24 porcelain marble. The shower floor features a flat-cut marble pebble tile. Behind the vanity, the wall is tiled with Zellige tile in a herringbone pattern. The colors of the tile connect all the colors used in the bath. The final touches of elegance and luxury to complete our design, are the soft lilac paint on the walls, the mix of metal materials on the faucets, cabinet hardware, lighting, and yes, an oversized heated towel warmer complete with robe hooks. This truly is a space for rejuvenation and wellness.

Joe Kwon Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional powder room in Chicago with black cabinets, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops and brown floor.

Lake Front Country Estate Girls Bath. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Large traditional bathroom in Other with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone benchtops, a two-piece toilet, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Winner! 2016 NKBA National Best Bath bethsingerphotographer.com
Expansive contemporary master bathroom in Detroit with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and grey benchtops.

Impactful guest powder room featuring marble wall panels and channeled joinery wall with backlit niches.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in London with white cabinets, a wall-mount toilet, purple walls, medium hardwood floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Joseph Kiselyk
Small modern powder room in Chicago with a one-piece toilet, brown tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops and grey floor.

Small contemporary bathroom in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls and porcelain floors.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Other with white cabinets, gray tile, marble, marble floors, an undermount sink, white benchtops, shaker cabinets, purple walls and white floor.

This kids bathroom is shared by their two daughters and connects to each of their bedrooms. Therefore, two separate sink areas were created with a center storage "shared" area. There is more storage in the medicine cabinets and underneath the sinks with custom pull out drawers. The bathroom was kept in green and white muted tones with the tile, cabinetry and countertop so it could be changed and accented through the years with the paint color (purple currently) and linen choices. The flooring is a Tessera glass mosaics and the wainscoting a classic white subway tile with an accent row of the flooring tile. There is a separate shower/toilet room created for privacy.

Driscoll Interior Design, LLC
Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Driscoll Interior Design, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in DC Metro with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, purple walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops and grey floor.

Large contemporary master bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, white tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and purple walls.

Hand-painted peacock on the feature wall with branches and flowers accented around the top of the walls throughout.
Inspiration for a large traditional powder room in New York with purple walls and black benchtops.

This is an example of a transitional master bathroom in Montreal with an integrated sink, grey cabinets, marble benchtops, white tile, stone tile, purple walls and raised-panel cabinets.

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Large traditional master bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, white tile, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a one-piece toilet, stone tile, purple walls, marble floors and a drop-in tub.

This is a walnut burl vanity that we custom-made. We worked closely with the homeowner and architects to achieve the look they wanted. This walnut burl veneer was hand stitched by our craftsmen. There is a nice curve on the face of this vanity that really makes a statement. Photo Melis Kemp

In the summer of 2012 we embarked on a remodel of our 1912 Craftsman. We wanted to redo the kitchen and the upper floor which contained the master bedroom, bathroom, guest room and office. We interviewed approximately 5 other architects prior to finding Mark. We knew right away he was the right person for the job. He was patient, thorough and we could tell he truly loved our home and wanted to work with us to make it even better. His vast experience showed through during the interview process which validated his portfolio. Mark truly became a trusted advisor who would guide us through this remodel process from beginning to end. His planning was precise and he came by many times to re-measure to get every detail accounted for. He was patient and helpful as we made decisions and then changed our minds! He was with us every week of the 10 weeks of the remodel. He attended each weekly meeting with the General Contractor and was at the house numerous other times guiding and really looking out for our best interests. I came to trust him enough to ask his opinion on almost everything from layout to colors and decorating tips! He consistently threw out ideas....many of which we took. Additionally Mark was a tremendous help in referring us to contractors, designers, and retailers to help us along the way. I am ecstatic over the results of the remodel. The kitchen and bath are truly beautiful and full of modern conveniences while maintaining the integrity of the 1912 structure. We were right about our decision to hire Mark and we wholehearted recommend him as an outstanding architect, and more!!