Bathroom

The large bathroom has a double-ended orange clawfoot tub in the center of the room, with a skylight above for stargazing. The vintage chaise longue is recovered in hand-printed fabric by Kathryn M Ireland. The grey double vanity was sourced through Houzz.com, with George Kovacs sconces from Lumens, and mid-century art from Andy Warhol and Keith Haring, interspersed with mounted antlers to keep the desert theme alive. Moroccan style mirrors add the eclectic touch to the room's decor. Photo by Bret Gum for Flea Market Decor Magazine

Design ideas for a large contemporary bathroom in Vancouver with medium wood cabinets, gray tile, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, flat-panel cabinets, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Master Bathroom with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, board and batten.
Large modern master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a double vanity, a built-in vanity, vaulted, decorative wall panelling and grey walls.

A warm palette, custom tiles and pendant lights create this spa-like master bathroom in a country home
This is an example of a large master bathroom in Toronto with brown cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, brown tile, marble, brown walls, marble floors, a vessel sink, marble benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity, a floating vanity and shaker cabinets.

Re-imagined master bath with an asian theme, walk in shower, floating vanity and under cabinet lighting.
Photo of a mid-sized asian master bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, red cabinets, a curbless shower, a wall-mount toilet, black and white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kids bathroom in Barcelona with multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, porcelain floors, beige floor, a sliding shower screen, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a wall-mount toilet, an integrated sink, white benchtops, a niche and a double vanity.

  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

Design ideas for a midcentury bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tile, white walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Inspiration for a midcentury master bathroom in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, terrazzo benchtops, black floor, a hinged shower door, multi-coloured benchtops, a niche, a double vanity, a built-in vanity and exposed beam.

Built a brand new en-suite to be part of the master bedroom in a large Central London flat. The client had her heart set on pink!
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary master bathroom in London with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, subway tile, pink walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a small transitional master bathroom in Tampa with flat-panel cabinets, brown cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, pink walls, cement tiles, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a laundry, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

Design ideas for a large eclectic master bathroom in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, red cabinets, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, porcelain floors, a vessel sink, black floor, a hinged shower door, black benchtops, a niche, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

A colorful kids' bathroom holds its own in this mid-century ranch remodel.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kids bathroom in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, orange tile, ceramic tile, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower curtain, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

A primary bathroom with transitional architecture, wainscot paneling, a fresh rose paint color and a new freestanding tub and black shower door are a feast for the eyes.

The renovation of a mid century cottage on the lake, now serves as a guest house. The renovation preserved the original architectural elements such as the ceiling and original stone fireplace to preserve the character, personality and history and provide the inspiration and canvas to which everything else would be added. To prevent the space from feeling dark & too rustic, the lines were kept clean, the furnishings modern and the use of saturated color was strategically placed throughout.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, white tile, white walls, an undermount sink, white floor, white benchtops and a double vanity.

Master Bathroom with flush inset shaker style doors/drawers, shiplap, board and batten.
Design ideas for a large modern master bathroom in Houston with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a built-in vanity, white tile, granite benchtops, grey benchtops, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic master bathroom in Paris with beige cabinets, an undermount tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, orange tile, red tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a vessel sink, wood benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door, brown benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and flat-panel cabinets.

Contemporary bathroom in Brisbane with pink tile, mosaic tile, an integrated sink, white benchtops and a double vanity.