This is an example of a large contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, cement tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, concrete benchtops, beige floor, an open shower and grey benchtops.

Anita Lang - IMI Design - Scottsdale, AZ
Photo of a large country master wet room bathroom in Sacramento with stone tile, limestone floors, beige floor, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige tile, brown tile, brown walls, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern master bathroom in Portland with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink and concrete benchtops.

Guest Bathroom with vertical grain walnut vanity and cast concrete countertop with integral sink and waterfall side, shower, granite tiled walls, tile floor Photo: Michael R. Timmer

This Boulder, Colorado remodel by fuentesdesign demonstrates the possibility of renewal in American suburbs, and Passive House design principles. Once an inefficient single story 1,000 square-foot ranch house with a forced air furnace, has been transformed into a two-story, solar powered 2500 square-foot three bedroom home ready for the next generation. The new design for the home is modern with a sustainable theme, incorporating a palette of natural materials including; reclaimed wood finishes, FSC-certified pine Zola windows and doors, and natural earth and lime plasters that soften the interior and crisp contemporary exterior with a flavor of the west. A Ninety-percent efficient energy recovery fresh air ventilation system provides constant filtered fresh air to every room. The existing interior brick was removed and replaced with insulation. The remaining heating and cooling loads are easily met with the highest degree of comfort via a mini-split heat pump, the peak heat load has been cut by a factor of 4, despite the house doubling in size. During the coldest part of the Colorado winter, a wood stove for ambiance and low carbon back up heat creates a special place in both the living and kitchen area, and upstairs loft. This ultra energy efficient home relies on extremely high levels of insulation, air-tight detailing and construction, and the implementation of high performance, custom made European windows and doors by Zola Windows. Zola’s ThermoPlus Clad line, which boasts R-11 triple glazing and is thermally broken with a layer of patented German Purenit®, was selected for the project. These windows also provide a seamless indoor/outdoor connection, with 9′ wide folding doors from the dining area and a matching 9′ wide custom countertop folding window that opens the kitchen up to a grassy court where mature trees provide shade and extend the living space during the summer months. With air-tight construction, this home meets the Passive House Retrofit (EnerPHit) air-tightness standard of

This exquisite master suite combines rough hewn reclaimed wood, custom milled reclaimed fir, VG fir, hot rolled steel, custom barn doors, stone, concrete counters and hearths and limestone plaster for a truly one of kind space. The suite's entrance hall showcases three gorgeous barn doors hand made from from reclaimed jarrah and fir. Behind one of the doors is the office, which was designed to precisely suit my clients' needs. The built in's house a small desk, Sub Zero undercounter refrigerator and Miele built in espresso machine. The leather swivel chairs, slate and iron end tables from a Montana artist and dual function ottomans keep the space very usable while still beautiful. The walls are painted in dry erase paint, allowing every square inch of wall space to be used for business strategizing and planning. The limestone plaster fireplace warms the space and brings another texture to the room. Through another barn door is the stunning 20' x 23' master bedroom. The VG fir beams have a channel routed in the top containing LED rope light, illuminating the soaring VG fir ceiling. The bronze chandelier from France is a free form shape, providing contrast to all the horizontal lines in the room. The show piece is definitely the 150 year old reclaimed jarrah wood used on the bed wall. The gray tones coordinate beautifully with all the warmth from the fir. We custom designed the panelized fireplace surround with inset wood storage in hot rolled steel. The cantilevered concrete hearth adds depth to the sleek steel. Opposite the bed is a fir 18' wide bifold door, allowing my outdoor-loving clients to feel as one with their gorgeous property. The final space is a dream bath suite, with sauna, steam shower, sunken tub, fireplace and custom vanities. The glazed wood vanities were designed with all drawers to maximize function. We topped the vanities with antique corbels and a reclaimed fir soffit and corner column for a dramatic design. The corner column houses spring loaded magnetic doors, hiding away all the bathroom necessities that require plugs. The concrete countertop on the vanities has integral sinks and a low profile contemporary design. The soaking tub is sunk into a bed of Mexican beach pebbles and clad in reclaimed jarrah and steel. The custom steel and tile fireplace is beautiful and warms the bathroom nicely on cool Pacific Northwest days. www.cascadepromedia.com

Fitting a powder room into a compact space, part of a renovation of a condo in San Francisco. DESIGNER: Tina Voigt - ARCHITECT: Guy Lubroth - PHOTOGRAPHER: Indivar Sivanathan.Photo & Design

Kast Concrete Basin with Lee Broom pendant
This is an example of a modern powder room in New York with open cabinets, beige tile, a wall-mount sink, concrete benchtops, blue benchtops and a floating vanity.

Huntsmore​ handled the complete design and build of this bathroom extension in Brook Green, W14. Planning permission was gained for the new rear extension at first-floor level. Huntsmore then managed the interior design process, specifying all finishing details. The client wanted to pursue an industrial style with soft accents of pinkThe proposed room was small, so a number of bespoke items were selected to make the most of the space. To compliment the large format concrete effect tiles, this concrete sink was specially made by Warrington & Rose. This met the client's exacting requirements, with a deep basin area for washing and extra counter space either side to keep everyday toiletries and luxury soapsBespoke cabinetry was also built by ​Huntsmore​ with a reeded finish to soften the industrial concrete. A tall unit was built to act as bathroom storage, and a vanity unit created to complement the concrete sink. The joinery was finished in Mylands' 'Rose Theatre' paintThe industrial theme was further continued with Crittall-style steel bathroom screen and doors entering the bathroom. The black steel works well with the pink and grey concrete accents through the bathroom. Finally, to soften the concrete throughout the scheme, the client requested a reindeer moss living wall. This is a natural moss, and draws in moisture and humidity as well as softening the room.

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, a trough sink, concrete benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Photo by Wendy McEarhern
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Albuquerque with open cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a curbless shower, gray tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink and concrete benchtops.

Reclaimed Oak Barn Door
Inspiration for a large modern master bathroom in Houston with open cabinets, grey cabinets, black tile, ceramic tile and concrete benchtops.

Design ideas for an industrial 3/4 bathroom in Austin with a vessel sink, concrete benchtops, an open shower and medium hardwood floors.

Photo of a mid-sized country 3/4 bathroom in Denver with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, a drop-in sink and concrete benchtops.

Michael Lee
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Boston with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, concrete benchtops, an alcove shower, gray tile, stone tile, a trough sink and grey benchtops.

Photo of an industrial powder room in Berlin with grey walls, a wall-mount sink and concrete benchtops.

Inspiration for a small contemporary powder room in Los Angeles with open cabinets, grey cabinets, blue tile, white tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, concrete floors, a vessel sink, concrete benchtops and grey floor.

Inspiration for a large industrial master bathroom in Orlando with open cabinets, distressed cabinets, an alcove shower, white tile, subway tile, white walls, slate floors, a trough sink and concrete benchtops.

Blackstone Edge Photography
Large contemporary powder room in Portland with a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured walls, marble floors, a wall-mount sink and concrete benchtops.