Inspiration for a large contemporary master bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, subway tile, beige walls, marble floors, a pedestal sink, marble benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

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.

Beach style kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, white benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, cement tiles, engineered quartz benchtops and a shower curtain.

Ken Wyner Photography
Photo of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in DC Metro with brown cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an alcove shower and flat-panel cabinets.

Camden Grace LLC
Mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, black walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower and white benchtops.

Inspiration for a small scandinavian master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Brisbane with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Jodi Craine
Large modern master bathroom in Atlanta with white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, dark hardwood floors, marble benchtops, grey walls, brown floor, a hinged shower door, an undermount sink and flat-panel cabinets.

Renovation of 1960's bathroom in New York City. Dimensions, less than 5"-0" x 8'-0". Thassos marble subway tiles with Blue Celeste mosaic and slabs. Kohler shower head and sprays, Furniture Guild vanity, Toto faucet and toilet Photo: Elizabeth Dooley

Design ideas for a beach style bathroom in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, black cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, mosaic tile floors, recessed-panel cabinets and multi-coloured floor.

In this bathroom, the client wanted the contrast of the white subway tile and the black hexagon tile. We tiled up the walls and ceiling to create a wet room feeling.

His and her shower niches perfect for personal items. This niche is surround by a matte white 3x6 subway tile and features a black hexagon tile pattern on the inset.

Bathroom remodel. Wanted to keep the vintage charm with new refreshed finishes. New marble flooring, new claw foot tub, custom glass shower.
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, decorative wall panelling and recessed-panel cabinets.

  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

This Brookline remodel took a very compartmentalized floor plan with hallway, separate living room, dining room, kitchen, and 3-season porch, and transformed it into one open living space with cathedral ceilings and lots of light. photos: Abby Woodman

Jill's master bath, featuring a contrast of woods, gray tiles, and white. Photo by Chibi Moku. Original artwork by amiguel art.
Photo of a contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile and an open shower.

Design ideas for a small transitional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a wall-mount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and vaulted.

Light wood accents help to add interest and warmth to the space. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design+Build. Photography by Sean Carter
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Detroit with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a bidet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A mix of blue and white patterns make this a fresh and fun hall bathroom for the family's children.
Inspiration for a small transitional 3/4 bathroom in Chicago with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.