Photos by Becky Pospical
Mid-sized traditional kids bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and white benchtops.

Renovated bathroom "After" photo of a gut renovation of a 1960's apartment on Central Park West, New York Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, gray tile, stone tile, grey walls, mosaic tile floors and a pedestal sink.

Interior Design By: Blackband Design 949.872.2234
Photo of a traditional bathroom in Orange County with an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white cabinets and grey walls.

The blue painted door echoes the vanity, while a creatively utilized cavity offers additional storage.
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Portland with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, blue floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

This small bathroom was brightened up with all new finishes!
Design ideas for a small traditional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, grey benchtops, a single vanity, a built-in vanity and planked wall panelling.

The allure of brass when paired with green is undeniable. Like that final piece of jewellery completing a meticulously chosen outfit - it's the perfect finishing touch. Our choice of un-lacquered brass fixtures from Perrin and Rowe complement these bottle green tiles flawlessly. This synergy is evident in every detail from the primary brassware to the matching fittings on the bath screen and even the towel ring. It’s a testament to a cohesive and unified design approach.

The original main bathroom for this 1930's brick colonial hadn't seen the light of white since it's last re-haul in the 70s, It has been completely transformed from a heavy pink-tiled nightmare (walls, ceilings, arches everywhere) and returned to it's classic black and white architectural roots.

Design ideas for a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, green tile, subway tile, white walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, brown floor, a sliding shower screen, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

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.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Other with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, beige walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops and a single vanity.

Photo Credit: Tiffany Ringwald GC: Ekren Construction
Inspiration for a large traditional kids bathroom in Charlotte with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, grey walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, marble benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Lower level main bath
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, gray tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain and grey benchtops.

Marcell Puzsar
Small traditional 3/4 bathroom in San Francisco with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white tile, porcelain tile, blue walls, mosaic tile floors, a vessel sink, white floor and a shower curtain.

This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Vancouver with a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, an integrated sink, laminate benchtops, grey floor, a shower curtain, beige benchtops and a laundry.

Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, white tile, subway tile, blue walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, white floor, a hinged shower door and white benchtops.

There's no shortage of linen and toiletry storage in this kids' bath. The pristine floating shelves and linen tower in white from Dura Supreme Cabinetry not only look stunning in the space, but brilliantly utilize the bathroom's compact layout for maximum efficiency.

Jill Hughes
This is an example of a small traditional master bathroom in Baltimore with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a shower/bathtub combo, a one-piece toilet, beige tile, ceramic tile, green walls, ceramic floors, an undermount sink, granite benchtops, beige floor and a shower curtain.

Of the two bathrooms also on this floor, one embraces the Victorian era with a presidential roll-top bath and surround.
Traditional master bathroom in London with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a claw-foot tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, white walls, medium hardwood floors, a drop-in sink, wood benchtops, brown floor and an open shower.

Design & Build Team: Anchor Builders, Photographer: Andrea Rugg Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional master bathroom in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a claw-foot tub, marble floors, engineered quartz benchtops, a shower/bathtub combo, grey walls, a console sink, stone tile and white tile.