Black and white art deco bathroom with black and white deco floor tiles, black hexagon tiles, classic white subway tiles, black vanity with gold hardware, Quartz countertop, and matte black fixtures.

A small hall bathroom got a full makeover with new porcelain floor tile and elongated white subway tile on the walls. A frameless shower glass + integral curtain rod keeps the small space feeling open and bright. We brought a touch of natural warmth to the space with a cherry vanity.

Mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, glass tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Finished shower installation with rain head and handheld shower fixtures trimmed out. Includes the finished pebble floor tiles sloped to the square chrome shower drain. The shower doors are barn-door style, with a fixed panel on the left and operable sliding door on the right. Floor to ceiling wall tile and frameless shower doors make the space appear larger. The bathroom floor tile was replaced outside of the shower as well, with long 15x60 wood-looking porcelain tile. The shaker-style floating vanity includes long drawer hardware, and U-shaped drawers to accommodate the plumbing. All door hardware throughout the house was changed out to a black matte finish

A new master bath with an extra-large walk-in shower and gorgeous oversized custom furniture grade double vanity sits right outside a brand new home gym

2x12 Glass Tile in matte Rosy Finch gives this contemporary bathroom a frosted pink glow. DESIGN Metro Design Build PHOTOS Jeffrey Johnson TILE SHOWN Rosy Finch Matte 2x12

With form and function in mind, these North Dallas homeowners wanted to update their hall bathroom, particularly for their daughter’s use. The existing bathroom was dark and dated and featured an unsightly powder blue ceramic tile, short ceiling, and a shell sink vanity. The homeowners had visions of removing the existing bathtub and replacing it with a new walk-in shower and updating the hall bathroom with sleek, modern finishes. OUR CREATIVE SOLUTION Working with the design and build team at Blackline Renovations, we removed the existing “furr down” (the enclosed area between the cabinets and ceiling) instantly making the space feel much larger. By removing one of the sinks and building a more functional, smaller single vanity, we opened up enough space to shift over the toilet and build in a spacious, walk-in shower. A shallow, full-height linen cabinet was installed in the dead space behind the door to maximize the functionality of the space. To create the homeowner’s desired modern aesthetic, we installed streamlined, full overlay style cabinetry with slab doors and drawers. Complimenting the sleek cabinet style, we installed large format porcelain tile on the floor in a straight lay pattern. The shower walls were designed with large, white subway tile and the floor tile was cut down and installed as accent bands in the shower surround to create continuity in the space. Polished Brizo Sotria chrome fixtures, a white quartz countertop, frameless vanity mirror, frameless shower door, and polished chrome hardware cap off this simple. yet beautiful modern bathroom makeover.

Inspiration for a small beach style master bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, a sliding shower screen, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Specialty cabinetry manages all of the storage needs. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design+Build. Photography by Sean Carter
Inspiration 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.

Vintage Natural Oak dual vanities, large soaking tub, satin brass plumbing fixtures, fully tiles shower and tub surround, gold accent schluter, Namib marble tops, linear shower drain

  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 is an example of a small contemporary bathroom in New York with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Contemporary bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, black floor, a sliding shower screen, black benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Philadelphia with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, slate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Contemporary bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, subway tile, an integrated sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

This is an example of a contemporary kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, glass tile, beige walls, wood-look tile, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, blue tile and white benchtops.

A gray bathroom with white vanity, makeup counter, and a large built-in tub area with gray subway tile Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray tile, glass tile, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a built-in vanity, a drop-in tub, grey walls and an undermount sink.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional 3/4 bathroom in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, green cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Kids' bath with shower/tub combination, tile wainscoting, double vanity, and built in storage.
Photo of a midcentury kids bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.