A fun boys bathroom featuring a custom orange vanity with t-rex knobs, geometric gray and blue tile floor, vintage gray subway tile shower with soaking tub, satin brass fixtures and accessories and navy pendant lights.

This redesigned hall bathroom is spacious enough for the kids to get ready on busy school mornings. The double sink adds function while the fun tile design and punches of color creates a playful space.

  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 1910 West Highlands home was so compartmentalized that you couldn't help to notice you were constantly entering a new room every 8-10 feet. There was also a 500 SF addition put on the back of the home to accommodate a living room, 3/4 bath, laundry room and back foyer - 350 SF of that was for the living room. Needless to say, the house needed to be gutted and replanned. Kitchen+Dining+Laundry-Like most of these early 1900's homes, the kitchen was not the heartbeat of the home like they are today. This kitchen was tucked away in the back and smaller than any other social rooms in the house. We knocked out the walls of the dining room to expand and created an open floor plan suitable for any type of gathering. As a nod to the history of the home, we used butcherblock for all the countertops and shelving which was accented by tones of brass, dusty blues and light-warm greys. This room had no storage before so creating ample storage and a variety of storage types was a critical ask for the client. One of my favorite details is the blue crown that draws from one end of the space to the other, accenting a ceiling that was otherwise forgotten. Primary Bath-This did not exist prior to the remodel and the client wanted a more neutral space with strong visual details. We split the walls in half with a datum line that transitions from penny gap molding to the tile in the shower. To provide some more visual drama, we did a chevron tile arrangement on the floor, gridded the shower enclosure for some deep contrast an array of brass and quartz to elevate the finishes. Powder Bath-This is always a fun place to let your vision get out of the box a bit. All the elements were familiar to the space but modernized and more playful. The floor has a wood look tile in a herringbone arrangement, a navy vanity, gold fixtures that are all servants to the star of the room - the blue and white deco wall tile behind the vanity. Full Bath-This was a quirky little bathroom that you'd always keep the door closed when guests are over. Now we have brought the blue tones into the space and accented it with bronze fixtures and a playful southwestern floor tile. Living Room & Office-This room was too big for its own good and now serves multiple purposes. We condensed the space to provide a living area for the whole family plus other guests and left enough room to explain the space with floor cushions. The office was a bonus to the project as it provided privacy to a room that otherwise had none before.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, porcelain tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

New double sink vanity, from Elegant Stone and Cabinets in Walnut creek - J & K shaker style cabinets in gray and Calcutta Laza Quartz top, mirrors from BBB, Kohler Purist faucets, and scones from lights.com, flooring from home depot, and hardware pulls are Elements Naples in satin nickel

Custom bathroom with granite countertops and a three wall alcove bathtub.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional kids bathroom with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, granite benchtops, beige floor, a shower curtain, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a small modern kids bathroom in Sydney with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating 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.

Modern guest bath remodel
Mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Austin with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, gray tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a floating vanity.

Tile detail in shower floor.
Inspiration for a small transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Photo of a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Sydney with light wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, white tile, ceramic tile, white walls, porcelain floors, solid surface benchtops, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a floating vanity, flat-panel cabinets, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet and an integrated sink.

Staging Solutions and Designs by Leonor - Leonor Burgos, Designer & Home Staging Professional
Design ideas for a contemporary kids bathroom in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, black and white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This year might just be the year of the bathrooms. Since January, I have been working on six different bathroom projects. They range from full to partial renovation projects. I recently finished the design plans for the three bathrooms at the #themanchesterflip. I have also worked on a very cool master bathroom design project that has been approved and the work is scheduled to start by March. And then, there were the two fulls baths from #clientkoko that are now completed. Today I am happy to share the first one of them.

bathCRATE Mt. Hamilton Drive | Vanity Top: Caesarstone Calacatta Quartz | Sink: Kohler Caxton Rectangular Undermount Sink in White | Faucet: Delta Cassidy Widespread Faucet in Chrome | Shower Tile: Bedrosians Traditions Wall Tile in Ice White | Shower Niche: Bedrosians White Carrara Hexagon Mosaic | Tub/Shower Fixture: Delta Trinsic Trim with Delta Shower Arm in Chrome | Tub: Kohler Archer Alcove Tub in White | Floor Tile: Bedrosians Remy Decorative Cement Tile in Damsel | Vanity Paint: Kelly-Moore Dream Catcher in Semi-Gloss Enamel | Wall Paint: Kelly-Moore Swiss Coffee in Satin Enamel | For More Visit: https://kbcrate.com/bathcrate-mt-hamilton-drive-in-antioch-ca-is-complete-2/

Main Bathroom
Photo of a small midcentury kids bathroom in Sydney with furniture-like cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, a curbless shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, porcelain tile, white walls, ceramic floors, a vessel sink, engineered quartz benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

Inspiration for a small arts and crafts kids bathroom in Grand Rapids with recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, grey walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

We are in love with this vibrant floral wallpaper we installed in the guest bathroom!
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Atlanta with furniture-like cabinets, a one-piece toilet, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, grey cabinets, multi-coloured walls and black benchtops.

We LOVE this bathroom! It takes a whole new look at what can be done with a traditional bathroom space. We used a ceiling mounted circular shower rod in order to incorporate a freestanding tub where a traditional tub deck used to be. The trough sink with wall mounted faucets add a beautiful detail to this stunning space. A quick note that this show-stopping tile floor was one of the least expensive tiles we've ever installed. Beauty doesn't have to cost a fortune.