Old farmhouses offer charm and character but usually need some careful changes to efficiently serve the needs of today’s families. This blended family of four desperately desired a master bath and walk-in closet in keeping with the exceptional features of the home. At the top of the list were a large shower, double vanity, and a private toilet area. They also requested additional storage for bathroom items. Windows, doorways could not be relocated, but certain nonloadbearing walls could be removed. Gorgeous antique flooring had to be patched where walls were removed without being noticeable. Original interior doors and woodwork were restored. Deep window sills give hints to the thick stone exterior walls. A local reproduction furniture maker with national accolades was the perfect choice for the cabinetry which was hand planed and hand finished the way furniture was built long ago. Even the wood tops on the beautiful dresser and bench were rich with dimension from these techniques. The legs on the double vanity were hand turned by Amish woodworkers to add to the farmhouse flair. Marble tops and tile as well as antique style fixtures were chosen to complement the classic look of everything else in the room. It was important to choose contractors and installers experienced in historic remodeling as the old systems had to be carefully updated. Every item on the wish list was achieved in this project from functional storage and a private water closet to every aesthetic detail desired. If only the farmers who originally inhabited this home could see it now! Matt Villano Photography

Photo of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, matchstick tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink and solid surface benchtops.

This is an example of a small modern kids bathroom in DC Metro with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

This is an example of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with shaker cabinets, beige cabinets, an alcove shower, brown tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and brown benchtops.

Rob Nelson
Photo of a mid-sized transitional bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, an undermount sink, onyx benchtops, grey floor, grey walls, porcelain floors, an open shower and a laundry.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A great bathroom vanity by Novum. The Kingsbury unit is perfect for storing toiletries etc with its stylish shaker doors. laying on top of the unit is the Quartz worktop with matching upstand. This sits on the Novum mineral marble basin in a white finish..

This petite en-suite guest bath was a small second story addition to a Tudor home. We used classic hexagon marble floor tiles and pale gray subway tiles across the entire wall to keep the design timeless. The navy vanity and sparkling Polished Chrome fixtures add pops of visual interest to this functional new space.

Girly glam hall bathroom with a custom color vanity, Grape Ice. All fixtures are brass or brass accented for a sleek and transitional style that is bright and fun.

123 Remodeling’s design-build team gave this bathroom in Bucktown (Chicago, IL) a facelift by installing new tile, mirrors, light fixtures, and a new countertop. We reused the existing vanity, shower fixtures, faucets, and toilet that were all in good condition. We incorporated a beautiful blue blended tile as an accent wall to pop against the rest of the neutral tiles. Lastly, we added a shower bench and a sliding glass shower door giving this client the coastal bathroom of their dreams.

Photo of a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an open shower, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Modern blue and gold guest bathroom features a 24” navy blue vanity with white marble countertop, rectangular undermount sink and brushed bronze sink faucet. A frameless glass shower enclosure is finished with a light gray penny porcelain mosaic floor tile & white porcelain tile shower walls.

Our St. Pete studio gave this gorgeous home a beautiful makeover with a neutral color palette that nicely highlights the thoughtful design details. We added cottage-style barn doors for the bathroom giving it an elegant charm that heightens the stunning designs of the space. In the kitchen, we used the classic black and white theme, punctuated with organic elements like plants and wooden shelves that create a warm, lived-in feel. We added an attractive area rug in the dining room along with beautiful artwork and statement lighting to create visual interest. In the powder room, soft blue walls, a stylish console sink, and an elegant gold-rimmed mirror add panache. --- Pamela Harvey Interiors offers interior design services in St. Petersburg and Tampa, and throughout Florida's Suncoast area, from Tarpon Springs to Naples, including Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota. For more about Pamela Harvey Interiors, see here: https://www.pamelaharveyinteriors.com/

Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, wood-look tile, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

An elegant guest bathroom with a sophisticated black and white theme. The patterned floor tiles add fun and whimsy to the space.
Photo of a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Sacramento with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, black tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a small modern 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white tile, ceramic tile, engineered quartz benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom, post-renovation
Photo of a small country master bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, brown cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Retiled shower walls replaced shower doors, bathroom fixtures, toilet, vanity and flooring to give this farmhouse bathroom a much deserved update.
Photo of a small country 3/4 bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, laminate floors, a drop-in sink, solid surface benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and panelled walls.

This redesigned hall bathroom is spacious enough for the kids to get ready on busy school mornings. The double sink adds function while the fun tile design and punches of color creates a playful space.