Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, engineered quartz benchtops, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, a corner shower, blue tile, subway tile and white floor.

TEAM //// Architect: Design Associates, Inc. //// Interior Design: Kristin Paton Interiors //// Landscape: Gregory Lombardi Design //// Photos: Eric Roth

Inspiration for a small modern 3/4 bathroom in New York with dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an integrated sink, a one-piece toilet, white floor and a hinged shower door.

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.

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.

Adrian Shellard Photography
This is an example of an expansive country master bathroom in Calgary with medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops and flat-panel cabinets.

White subway tile bathroom
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury 3/4 bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, granite benchtops, white floor, an open shower, black benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

Mid-sized 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.

This is an example of a transitional bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, gray tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Master Bathroom, post-renovation
Design ideas for 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.

Design ideas for a small industrial 3/4 bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and brick walls.

  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

Edina Master bathroom renovation
Photo of a large country master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, an enclosed toilet, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a large beach style master bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Cette petite salle de bain a été réalisée dans des tonalités douces de beige/rosé ponctuées par un meuble vasque en noyer, portes de douche et robinetterie noires mat

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, white tile, subway tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and black benchtops.

Mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, an alcove shower, an undermount sink, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey walls, black cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, subway tile, granite benchtops and multi-coloured benchtops.

DJZ Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style master bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a one-piece toilet, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops and subway tile.

A simple and sleek shower with white subway tile and brass hardware fixtures. Photos by Chris Veith.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury master bathroom in New York with beaded inset cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.