White Damask Kohler Tailored Vanity with chrome Kelston faucet. Nothing adds elegance to a bathroom like a furniture-style bathroom cabinet. Especially when they’re available in a huge range of sizes and every wood finish you can imagine.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with blue cabinets, blue tile, glass tile, pink walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, a two-piece toilet and grey floor.

  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

Penny tiles add a sense of waterfront whimsy to this guest bath.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style bathroom in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, blue tile, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls and a shower curtain.

Peter Rymwid
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, marble benchtops, white walls, ceramic floors and white benchtops.

The master bathroom has radiant heating throughout the floor including the shower.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, blue tile, green tile, mosaic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and recessed-panel cabinets.

Hall Bath was transformed, we removed a small linen closet to accommodate double sinks. Shower was tiled to the ceiling, this bathroom was a full gut. All items were hand picked with client's design aesthetic in mind! Project was done with a tight budget in mind.

Designed-build by Kitchen Inspiration Mid-Century Modern Bathroom with blue herringbone & white subway tiles.
Small midcentury 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom in Nashville with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, multi-coloured floor, grey benchtops and a built-in vanity.

A basement bathroom is bright and open with the combination of white tile, grey tile and walls and black cabinet. White marble countertops bring a richness and warm to the space. Art from a local artist compliments the color tones of the space.

brass hardware, brass tray, carrara marble, colorful moroccan, marble floor, newport brass, tile pattern
Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom in Nashville with a freestanding tub, blue tile, marble, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Mid-sized modern master bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an undermount tub, blue tile, terrazzo floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, grey floor and grey benchtops.

Inspiration for a beach style bathroom in Charleston with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, blue tile, mosaic tile, white walls, an undermount sink, grey floor and white benchtops.

A custom smoky gray painted cabinet was topped with grey blue Zodiaq counter. Blue glass tile was used throughout the bathtub and shower. Diamond-shaped glass tiles line the backsplash and add shimmer along with the polished chrome fixture. Two 36” vertical sconces installed on the backsplash to ceiling mirror add light and height.

Transitional master bathroom in Moscow with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, blue walls, an undermount sink and white floor.

Inspiration for a large traditional 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, subway tile, blue walls, a trough sink, solid surface benchtops, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Design ideas for a large mediterranean master bathroom in Austin with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Philadelphia with white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, gray tile, a drop-in sink, glass benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, recessed-panel cabinets, ceramic tile, beige walls, porcelain floors and green benchtops.

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style 3/4 bathroom in Miami with grey cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, white walls, an undermount sink, a two-piece toilet, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, a hinged shower door and recessed-panel cabinets.