Many families ponder the idea of adding extra living space for a few years before they are actually ready to remodel. Then, all-of-the sudden, something will happen that makes them realize that they can’t wait any longer. In the case of this remodeling story, it was the snowstorm of 2016 that spurred the homeowners into action. As the family was stuck in the house with nowhere to go, they longed for more space. The parents longed for a getaway spot for themselves that could also double as a hangout area for the kids and their friends. As they considered their options, there was one clear choice…to renovate the detached garage. The detached garage previously functioned as a workshop and storage room and offered plenty of square footage to create a family room, kitchenette, and full bath. It’s location right beside the outdoor kitchen made it an ideal spot for entertaining and provided an easily accessible bathroom during the summertime. Even the canine family members get to enjoy it as they have their own personal entrance, through a bathroom doggie door. Our design team listened carefully to our client’s wishes to create a space that had a modern rustic feel and found selections that fit their aesthetic perfectly. To set the tone, Blackstone Oak luxury vinyl plank flooring was installed throughout. The kitchenette area features Maple Shaker style cabinets in a pecan shell stain, Uba Tuba granite countertops, and an eye-catching amber glass and antique bronze pulley sconce. Rather than use just an ordinary door for the bathroom entry, a gorgeous Knotty Alder barn door creates a stunning focal point of the room. The fantastic selections continue in the full bath. A reclaimed wood double vanity with a gray washed pine finish anchors the room. White, semi-recessed sinks with chrome faucets add some contemporary accents, while the glass and oil-rubbed bronze mini pendant lights are a balance between both rustic and modern. The design called for taking the shower tile to the ceiling and it really paid off. A sliced pebble tile floor in the shower is curbed with Uba Tuba granite, creating a clean line and another accent detail. The new multi-functional space looks like a natural extension of their home, with its matching exterior lights, new windows, doors, and sliders. And with winter approaching and snow on the way, this family is ready to hunker down and ride out the storm in comfort and warmth. When summer arrives, they have a designated bathroom for outdoor entertaining and a wonderful area for guests to hang out. It was a pleasure to create this beautiful remodel for our clients and we hope that they continue to enjoy it for many years to come.

Wall Tile

L.A. Carpet & Tile Inc.

Home Builder Ridge Stone Homes
Mid-sized scandinavian master bathroom in Edmonton with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, green tile, porcelain tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor and an open shower.

Yaxley Pumping Station

BBA (Butcher Bayley Architects)

Photo Credit: Matthew Smith ( http://www.msap.co.uk)
Photo of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Cambridgeshire with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, an open shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a console sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Lake LBJ Custom Waterfront Home

Keith Wing Custom Builders

Matthew Niemann Photography www.matthewniemann.com
Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, granite benchtops, a two-piece toilet, white walls, vinyl floors and an undermount sink.

Clintonville Cape Cod

Wannemacher Interiors

The blue color in this bathroom creates a fresh expansive feel while adding interest and taking attention away from its cramped quarters.
Photo of a small contemporary master bathroom in Columbus with raised-panel cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, blue walls, vinyl floors, an integrated sink and solid surface benchtops.

Transitional Beachy Master Bathroom

Worthington Design & Remodeling

Custom bathroom remodel complete with a large custom shower, shaker style white cabinetry, quartz countertops, and brushed nickel hardware & accessories, Large ceramic tile was installed bricklay on shower walls with a glass subway tile accent.

Tustin Ave

Teale Architecture

Ruhm Luxury Marketing
Photo of a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, a shower/bathtub combo, vinyl floors and solid surface benchtops.

KK&B

Kitsap Kitchen & Bath Co.

Jeffrey Copland
Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, beige tile, gray tile, stone tile, multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops and an open shower.

Camelback Hillside Modern Residence

Realm Architecture + Design

Photo of a large contemporary master bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, vinyl floors, a vessel sink, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Modern & Eclectic Family Bathroom

Shaun Davies Home Solutions Limited

This is an example of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Cardiff with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, brown tile, wood-look tile, pink walls, vinyl floors, a wall-mount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | PA

Flooret

Clean and bright vinyl planks for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Timeless Primary Bathroom

Lenton Company, Inc.

A primary bathroom that feels warm and relaxing. Features double under-mount sinks, subtle veining quartz countertop, satin nickel finishes, an inviting freestanding tub to relax, and a large shower.

Reforma integral - Selva Roja

ESTUDI A L'ÀTIC. Benvinguts al Slow Design!

Distribuimos de manera mas funcional los elementos del baño original, aportando una bañera de grandes dimensiones y un mobiliario con mucha capacidad. Escogemos unas baldosas fabricadas con material reciclado y KM0 que aportan el toque manual con su textura desigual en los baños. Los grifos trabajan a baja presión, con ahorro de agua y materiales de larga durabilidad preparados para convivir con la cal del agua de Barcelona.

Bloomington LOVE Tub Remodel

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Referred by Barry at The Tile Shop, Landmark Remodeling and PID transformed this comically outdated space into a stunning retreat. We even paid homage to the LOVE tiles by including their grandkids in the tub as art in the space. We had a pretty tight budget and saved money by doing furniture pieces instead of custom cabinetry and doing a fiberglass shower base instead of a tiled shower pan.

ALGONQUIAN | Primary Bathroom Remodel

Designology Studio LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional master bathroom in Santa Barbara with flat-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, ceramic tile, white walls, vinyl floors, a trough sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and vaulted.

Tarzana Bathroom Remodel

Novak Remodeling

Bathroom Window And Shampoo Niche Designed To Customer Need. We Also Added a Bathroom Bench Per Customer Request.
Photo of a mid-sized modern 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, beige benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and vaulted.

Cool Beach Vibe in Walnut

L/L Design - Build - Furnish

This clients master bedroom never had doors leading into the master bathroom. We removed the original arch and added these beautiful custom barn doors Which have a rustic teal finish with Kona glaze, they really set the stage as you’re entering this spa like remodeled restroom.

Contemporary Craftsman Basement Remodel

EGStoltzfus Custom Homes & Remodeling

Abigail Rose Photography
Small arts and crafts 3/4 bathroom in Other with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, vinyl floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, brown floor and a hinged shower door.

Vanity Projects

Icon Kitchens, LTD.

Mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue walls, vinyl floors, an undermount sink and solid surface benchtops.

Olsen Bathroom

Lowe's of York, Pa

Completed remodel of a 1930's bathroom. The original space was dark and dated. The client wanted a brighter and lighter space with up-to-date fixtures and easy to clean surfaces. Sheet vinyl made to look like wood completes the floor while a warm beige tiled tub surround complements the warm values the client was desiring since the beginning.

All Cabinet Styles Bathroom Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.