This one is near and dear to my heart. Not only is it in my own backyard, it is also the first remodel project I've gotten to do for myself! This space was previously a detached two car garage in our backyard. Seeing it transform from such a utilitarian, dingy garage to a bright and cheery little retreat was so much fun and so rewarding! This space was slated to be an AirBNB from the start and I knew I wanted to design it for the adventure seeker, the savvy traveler, and those who appreciate all the little design details . My goal was to make a warm and inviting space that our guests would look forward to coming back to after a full day of exploring the city or gorgeous mountains and trails that define the Pacific Northwest. I also wanted to make a few bold choices, like the hunter green kitchen cabinets or patterned tile, because while a lot of people might be too timid to make those choice for their own home, who doesn't love trying it on for a few days?At the end of the day I am so happy with how it all turned out! --- Project designed by interior design studio Kimberlee Marie Interiors. They serve the Seattle metro area including Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Medina, Clyde Hill, and Hunts Point. For more about Kimberlee Marie Interiors, see here: https://www.kimberleemarie.com/

A perfect mix of blue hues and clean white tile make this bathroom a retreat! The addition of the crane wallpaper tied the space together and made this room unique.

A guest bath transformation in Bothell featuring a unique modern coastal aesthetic complete with a floral patterned tile flooring and a bold Moroccan-inspired green shower surround.

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

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Photo of a small country kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and white tile.

Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in Orlando with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

This is the hall bath for the two guest bedrooms. The walls are white painted wood. The vanity is built-in, but has a freestanding furniture-look.
Mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, concrete floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor and a shower curtain.

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Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Sweet kids bathroom, with light grey wainscoting and fan tiles that mimic a fish scale pattern.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Vancouver with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

The homeowners wanted to remodel the existing bath for the kids. The new kids bath features a tub shower combo with custom tile, and a large vanity with lots of storage for extra towels and other knick knacks.

This family bath increased a foot by taking some space from an adjacent linen closet., allowing for larger tub and some floor tiles which added interest to the space.

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.

Design ideas for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, cement tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, panelled walls, an alcove tub and green floor.

This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

The new alcove bath/shower includes a rainfall head and handheld shower handle. The overall effect is contemporary, but still befitting our client's preferred transitional aesthetic. Our budget-friendly, oversized accent wall tile creates some movement. The stone pattern incorporates another element of nature, which our client adores. Photo: Virtual360 NY

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, black floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, green floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Inspiration for a country bathroom in Houston with grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops and shaker cabinets.