Inspiration for a transitional bathroom in Sydney with grey cabinets, gray tile, grey walls, a vessel sink, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Our clients wanted to renovate and update their guest bathroom to be more appealing to guests and their gatherings. We decided to go dark and moody with a hint of rustic and a touch of glam. We picked white calacatta quartz to add a point of contrast against the charcoal vertical mosaic backdrop. Gold accents and a custom solid walnut vanity cabinet designed by Buck Wimberly at ULAH Interiors + Design add warmth to this modern design. Wall sconces, chandelier, and round mirror are by Arteriors. Charcoal grasscloth wallpaper is by Schumacher.

Black and White bathroom with forest green vanity cabinets. Rustic modern shelving and floral wallpaper
Photo of a mid-sized country master bathroom in Denver with recessed-panel cabinets, green cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Unique French Country powder bath vanity by Koch is knotty alder with mesh inserts.
Bathroom in Nashville with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

The brief was to create a Guest Shower room which would predominantly be used as a cloakroom. We chose bold glossy bottle green glazed and chalky white tiling, textured vinyl wall covering, light timber vanity and brushed steel brassware. A key feature is the stunning natural pebble washbasin with a polished interior and contrasting rough exterior for a spa like feel. We also created a cupboard at the end of the shower and fitted a Steadyrack bike rack which stores our client's commuter bike in an upright position when not in use.

This bathroom, was the result of removing a center wall, two closets, two bathrooms, and reconfiguring part of a guest bedroom space to accommodate, a new powder room, a home office, one larger closet, and one very nice sized bathroom with a skylight and a wet room. The skylight adds so much ambiance and light to a windowless room. I love the way it illuminates this space, even at night the moonlight flows in.... I placed these fun little pendants in a dancing pose for a bit of whimsy and to echo the playfulness of the sink. We went with a herringbone tile on the walls and a modern leaf mosaic on the floor.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Francisco with recessed-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a freestanding tub, a double shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, marble, beige walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a large transitional master bathroom with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a double shower, a two-piece toilet, white tile, marble, grey walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Dark stone, custom cherry cabinetry, misty forest wallpaper, and a luxurious soaker tub mix together to create this spectacular primary bathroom. These returning clients came to us with a vision to transform their builder-grade bathroom into a showpiece, inspired in part by the Japanese garden and forest surrounding their home. Our designer, Anna, incorporated several accessibility-friendly features into the bathroom design; a zero-clearance shower entrance, a tiled shower bench, stylish grab bars, and a wide ledge for transitioning into the soaking tub. Our master cabinet maker and finish carpenters collaborated to create the handmade tapered legs of the cherry cabinets, a custom mirror frame, and new wood trim.

Harlequin’s Salinas flamingo wallpaper and antiqued gold leaf sconces make this an unforgettable en-suite bath.
This is an example of a small transitional kids bathroom in Miami with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, mosaic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, solid surface benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

This bathroom got a punch of personality with this modern, monochromatic design.
Design ideas for a small transitional bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, beige benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

An Arts & Crafts Bungalow is one of my favorite styles of homes. We have quite a few of them in our Stockton Mid-Town area. And when C&L called us to help them remodel their 1923 American Bungalow, I was beyond thrilled. As per usual, when we get a new inquiry, we quickly Google the project location while we are talking to you on the phone. My excitement escalated when I saw the Google Earth Image of the sweet Sage Green bungalow in Mid-Town Stockton. "Yes, we would be interested in working with you," I said trying to keep my cool. But what made it even better was meeting C&L and touring their home, because they are the nicest young couple, eager to make their home period perfect. Unfortunately, it had been slightly molested by some bad house-flippers, and we needed to bring the bathroom back to it "roots." We knew we had to banish the hideous brown tile and cheap vanity quickly. But C&L complained about the condensation problems and the constant fight with mold. This immediately told me that improper remodeling had occurred and we needed to remedy that right away. The Before: Frustrations with a Botched Remodel The bathroom needed to be brought back to period appropriate design with all the functionality of a modern bathroom. We thought of things like marble countertop, white mosaic floor tiles, white subway tile, board and batten molding, and of course a fabulous wallpaper. This small (and only) bathroom on a tight budget required a little bit of design sleuthing to figure out how we could get the proper look and feel. Our goal was to determine where to splurge and where to economize and how to complete the remodel as quickly as possible because C&L would have to move out while construction was going on. The Process: Hard Work to Remedy Design and Function During our initial design study, (which included 2 hours in the owners’ home), we noticed framed images of William Morris Arts and Crafts textile patterns and knew this would be our design inspiration. We presented C&L with three options and they quickly selected the Pimpernel Design Concept. We had originally selected the Black and Olive colors with a black vanity, mirror, and black and white floor tile. C&L liked it but weren’t quite sure about the black, We went back to the drawing board and decided the William & Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Bayleaf and Manilla color with a softer gray painted vanity and mirror and white floor tile was more to their liking. After the Design Concept was approved, we went to work securing the building permit, procuring all the elements, and scheduling our trusted tradesmen to perform the work. We did uncover some shoddy work by the flippers such as live electrical wires hidden behind the wall, plumbing venting cut-off and buried in the walls (hence the constant dampness), the tub barely balancing on two fence boards across the floor joist, and no insulation on the exterior wall. All of the previous blunders were fixed and the bathroom put back to its previous glory. We could feel the house thanking us for making it pretty again. The After Reveal: Cohesive Design Decisions We selected a simple white subway tile for the tub/shower. This is always classic and in keeping with the style of the house. We selected a pre-fab vanity and mirror, but they look rich with the quartz countertop. There is much more storage in this small vanity than you would think. The Transformation: A Period Perfect Refresh We began the remodel just as the pandemic reared and stay-in-place orders went into effect. As C&L were already moved out and living with relatives, we got the go-ahead from city officials to get the work done (after all, how can you shelter in place without a bathroom?). All our tradesmen were scheduled to work so that only one crew was on the job site at a time. We stayed on the original schedule with only a one week delay. The end result is the sweetest little bathroom I've ever seen (and I can't wait to start work on C&L's kitchen next). Thank you for joining me in this project transformation. I hope this inspired you to think about being creative with your design projects, determining what works best in keeping with the architecture of your space, and carefully assessing how you can have the best life in your home.

Amazing wall paper makes an impact on this one of a kind black powder room with gorgeous gold accents including an antique oval mirror.
Small eclectic bathroom in Other with raised-panel cabinets, black cabinets, black walls, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

The Carrara marble windowsill ledge creates design touch in the quaint guest bathroom.
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink, marble benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Design ideas for a large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Large arts and crafts master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, marble floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a shower seat, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and wallpaper.

Photo of a large beach style master bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Other with light wood cabinets, a curbless shower, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, a vessel sink, black floor, an open shower, beige benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity and wallpaper.

Luscious Bathroom in Storrington, West Sussex A luscious green bathroom design is complemented by matt black accents and unique platform for a feature bath. The Brief The aim of this project was to transform a former bedroom into a contemporary family bathroom, complete with a walk-in shower and freestanding bath. This Storrington client had some strong design ideas, favouring a green theme with contemporary additions to modernise the space. Storage was also a key design element. To help minimise clutter and create space for decorative items an inventive solution was required. Design Elements The design utilises some key desirables from the client as well as some clever suggestions from our bathroom designer Martin. The green theme has been deployed spectacularly, with metro tiles utilised as a strong accent within the shower area and multiple storage niches. All other walls make use of neutral matt white tiles at half height, with William Morris wallpaper used as a leafy and natural addition to the space. A freestanding bath has been placed central to the window as a focal point. The bathing area is raised to create separation within the room, and three pendant lights fitted above help to create a relaxing ambience for bathing. Special Inclusions Storage was an important part of the design. A wall hung storage unit has been chosen in a Fjord Green Gloss finish, which works well with green tiling and the wallpaper choice. Elsewhere plenty of storage niches feature within the room. These add storage for everyday essentials, decorative items, and conceal items the client may not want on display. A sizeable walk-in shower was also required as part of the renovation, with designer Martin opting for a Crosswater enclosure in a matt black finish. The matt black finish teams well with other accents in the room like the Vado brassware and Eastbrook towel rail. Project Highlight The platformed bathing area is a great highlight of this family bathroom space. It delivers upon the freestanding bath requirement of the brief, with soothing lighting additions that elevate the design. Wood-effect porcelain floor tiling adds an additional natural element to this renovation. The End Result The end result is a complete transformation from the former bedroom that utilised this space. The client and our designer Martin have combined multiple great finishes and design ideas to create a dramatic and contemporary, yet functional, family bathroom space. Discover how our expert designers can transform your own bathroom with a free design appointment and quotation. Arrange a free appointment in showroom or online.