Jon Friedrich
Photo of a small traditional master bathroom in Other with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, marble floors, a console sink, engineered quartz benchtops and a hinged shower door.

Nous avons réussi à créer la salle de bain de la chambre des filles dans un ancien placard
This is an example of a small contemporary kids bathroom in Paris with beaded inset cabinets, a single vanity, a floating vanity, white cabinets, an alcove tub, pink tile, ceramic tile, pink walls, a console sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops and a shower seat.

Small transitional bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, light hardwood floors, a console sink, marble benchtops, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

bespoke vanity unit wall mounted fittings steam room shower room encaustic tile marble tile vola taps matte black fixtures oak vanity marble vanity top

Small industrial master bathroom with a freestanding tub, an open shower, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, black walls, dark hardwood floors, a console sink, brown floor and an open shower.

This project was such an incredible design opportunity, and instilled inspiration and excitement at every turn! Our amazing clients came to us with the challenge of converting their beloved family home into a welcoming haven for all members of the family. At the time that we met our clients, they were struggling with the difficult personal decision of the fate of the home. Their father/father-in-law had passed away and their mother/mother-in-law had recently been admitted into a nursing facility and was fighting Alzheimer’s. Resistant to loss of the home now that both parents were out of it, our clients purchased the home to keep in in the family. Despite their permanent home currently being in New Jersey, these clients dedicated themselves to keeping and revitalizing the house. We were moved by the story and became immediately passionate about bringing this dream to life. The home was built by the parents of our clients and was only ever owned by them, making this a truly special space to the family. Our goal was to revitalize the home and to bring new energy into every room without losing the special characteristics that were original to the home when it was built. In this way, we were able to develop a house that maintains its own unique personality while offering a space of welcoming neutrality for all members of the family to enjoy over time. The renovation touched every part of the home: the exterior, foyer, kitchen, living room, sun room, garage, six bedrooms, three bathrooms, the laundry room, and everything in between. The focus was to develop a style that carried consistently from space to space, but allowed for unique expression in the small details in every room. Starting at the entry, we renovated the front door and entry point to offer more presence and to bring more of the mid-century vibe to the home’s exterior. We integrated a new modern front door, cedar shingle accents, new exterior paint, and gorgeous contemporary house numbers that really allow the home to stand out. Just inside the entry, we renovated the foyer to create a playful entry point worthy of attention. Cement look tile adorns the foyer floor, and we’ve added new lighting and upgraded the entry coat storage. Upon entering the home, one will immediately be captivated by the stunning kitchen just off the entry. We transformed this space in just about every way. While the footprint of the home ultimately remained almost identical, the aesthetics were completely turned on their head. We re-worked the kitchen to maximize storage and to create an informal dining area that is great for casual hosting or morning coffee. We removed the entry to the garage that was once in the informal dining, and created a peninsula in its place that offers a unique division between the kitchen/informal dining and the formal dining and living areas. The simple light warm light gray cabinetry offers a bit of traditional elegance, along with the marble backsplash and quartz countertops. We extended the original wood flooring into the kitchen and stained all floors to match for a warmth that truly resonates through all spaces. We upgraded appliances, added lighting everywhere, and finished the space with some gorgeous mid century furniture pieces. In the formal dining and living room, we really focused on maintaining the original marble fireplace as a focal point. We cleaned the marble, repaired the mortar, and refinished the original fireplace screen to give a new sleek look in black. We then integrated a new gas insert for modern heating and painted the upper portion in a rich navy blue; an accent that is carried through the home consistently as a nod to our client’s love of the color. The former entry into the old covered porch is now an elegant glass door leading to a stunning finished sunroom. This room was completely upgraded as well. We wrapped the entire space in cozy white shiplap to keep a casual feel with brightness. We tiled the floor with large format concrete look tile, and painted the old brick fireplace a bright white. We installed a new gas burning unit, and integrated transitional style lighting to bring warmth and elegance into the space. The new black-frame windows are adorned with decorative shades that feature hand-sketched bird prints, and we’ve created a dedicated garden-ware “nook” for our client who loves to work in the yard. The far end of this space is completed with two oversized chaise loungers and overhead lights…the most perfect little reading nook! Just off the dining room, we created an entirely new space to the home: a mudroom. The clients lacked this space and desperately needed a landing spot upon entering the home from the garage. We uniquely planned existing space in the garage to utilize for this purpose, and were able to create a small but functional entry point without losing the ability to park cars in the garage. This new space features cement-look tile, gorgeous deep brown cabinetry, and plenty of storage for all the small items one might need to store while moving in and out of the home. The remainder of the upstairs level includes massive renovations to the guest hall bathroom and guest bedroom, upstairs master bed/bath suite, and a third bedroom that we converted into a home office for the client. Some of the largest transformations were made in the basement, where unfinished space and lack of light were converted into gloriously lit, cozy, finished spaces. Our first task was to convert the massive basement living room into the new master bedroom for our clients. We removed existing built-ins, created an entirely new walk-in closet, painted the old brick fireplace, installed a new gas unit, added carpet, introduced new lighting, replaced windows, and upgraded every part of the aesthetic appearance. One of the most incredible features of this space is the custom double sliding barn door made by a Denver artisan. This space is truly a retreat for our clients! We also completely transformed the laundry room, back storage room, basement master bathroom, and two bedrooms. This home’s massive scope and ever-evolving challenges were thrilling and exciting to work with, and the result is absolutely amazing. At the end of the day, this home offers a look and feel that the clients love. Above all, though, the clients feel the spirit of their family home and have a welcoming environment for all members of the family to enjoy for years to come.

26 square foot 3/4 bathroom renovation. 3.5 ft x 7.5 ft interior bathroom renovation utilizing adjacent storage closet for new stall shower space. Half wall with glass adjacent to sink gives a large feel to a very narrow room. Benjamin Moore Decorator's White paint, black and white tile, and peel and stick wall paper by Spoonflower.

Jinny Kim
Inspiration for a small contemporary kids bathroom in Los Angeles with open cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, porcelain floors, a console sink, quartzite benchtops, brown floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

A small guest bath in this Lakewood mid century was updated to be much more user friendly but remain true to the aesthetic of the home. A custom wall-hung walnut vanity with linear asymmetrical holly inlays sits beneath a custom blue concrete sinktop. The entire vanity wall and shower is tiled in a unique textured Porcelanosa tile in white. Tim Gormley, TG Image

Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls and a console sink.

This compact bathroom gets flooded with light through the huge skylights
Small contemporary master bathroom in Auckland with furniture-like cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a freestanding tub, an open shower, a one-piece toilet, white tile, a console sink, laminate benchtops, subway tile, porcelain floors, white walls and an open shower.

Nautical inspired child's bathroom
Design ideas for a small beach style master bathroom in London with blue walls, light hardwood floors and a console sink.

A little corner of a big bedroom was carved out to create the ideal powder room for guests. A combination of marble mosaic tile was used to create a rug detail on the floor.

traitement intégral sol et murs en béton ciré
Photo of a small scandinavian bathroom in Lyon with an undermount tub, concrete floors, a console sink, concrete benchtops, an open shower, white benchtops and a double vanity.

There is no better place for a mix of bold pattern, funky art, and vintage texture than a casual room that is tucked away - in this case, the powder room that is off the mudroom hallway. This is a delightful space that doesn't overpower the senses by sticking to a tight color scheme where blue is the only color on a black-and-white- base.

Contractor: JS Johnson & Associates Photography: Scott Amundson
Inspiration for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with an alcove shower, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a console sink, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

© Rad Design Inc. A two storey penthouse loft in an old historic building and neighbourhood of downtown Toronto.
Inspiration for a small industrial bathroom in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, ceramic floors and a console sink.

Small transitional master bathroom in Austin with black cabinets, an alcove shower, a two-piece toilet, multi-coloured tile, ceramic tile, white walls, terrazzo floors, a console sink, solid surface benchtops, black floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.

Design ideas for a small industrial master bathroom in Lyon with open cabinets, a corner shower, a wall-mount toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, white walls, cement tiles, a console sink, wood benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door, a single vanity and a freestanding vanity.