Project 3414-1 Ericsson Neighborhood South Minneapolis Kitchen + Bath Remodel

This 1907 home in the Ericsson neighborhood of South Minneapolis needed some love. A tiny, nearly unfunctional kitchen and leaking bathroom were ready for updates. The homeowners wanted to embrace their heritage, and also have a simple and sustainable space for their family to grow. The new spaces meld the home’s traditional elements with Traditional Scandinavian design influences. In the kitchen, a wall was opened to the dining room for natural light to carry between rooms and to create the appearance of space. Traditional Shaker style/flush inset custom white cabinetry with paneled front appliances were designed for a clean aesthetic. Custom recycled glass countertops, white subway tile, Kohler sink and faucet, beadboard ceilings, and refinished existing hardwood floors complete the kitchen after all new electrical and plumbing. In the bathroom, we were limited by space! After discussing the homeowners’ use of space, the decision was made to eliminate the existing tub for a new walk-in shower. By installing a curbless shower drain, floating sink and shelving, and wall-hung toilet; Castle was able to maximize floor space! White cabinetry, Kohler fixtures, and custom recycled glass countertops were carried upstairs to connect to the main floor remodel. White and black porcelain hex floors, marble accents, and oversized white tile on the walls perfect the space for a clean and minimal look, without losing its traditional roots! We love the black accents in the bathroom, including black edge on the shower niche and pops of black hex on the floors. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Calibogue Cay in Sea Pines

StoneWorks, Inc.

The upstairs bath room is designed for children in mind, hence the bright and colorful nautical look. Love this recycled glass product used for the countertops on the double vanity and square, undermount sinks. The countertop product is made with actual pieces of recycled glass - how cool is that? We can see chunks of blue recycled glass. The countertop product is called Curava and the color is Arctic. Following the nautical theme, notice boat cleats for cabinet pulls.

Natural Stone Retreat Bathroom

RIKB Design Build

Jamie Harrington of Image Ten Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

French Country Casual Rumson NJ

Town & Country Kitchen and Bath

Patricia Burke
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, multi-coloured tile, mosaic tile, blue walls, blue benchtops, recycled glass benchtops, white floor and a hinged shower door.

White traditional bathroom with glass mosaics and counter

Simple Steps

This traditional bathroom has a recycled glass counter with a custom mosaic mix for the counter and bathtub backslash. The counter color is called 431 and the mosaics are 3/4"x3/4". There are many colors, from white, grey, black and browns to reds, blues, greens and many more. You can also make a custom mosaic mix from our large variety of colors and choose from 3/4"x 3/4" or 3/8"x 3/8".

Speckled Glass Bathroom Vanity

Endless Concrete Design

This is an example of a small traditional 3/4 bathroom in Philadelphia with dark wood cabinets, blue walls, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, a corner tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, black tile, multi-coloured tile, pink tile, white tile, mosaic tile floors and glass tile.

Project 3414-1 Ericsson Neighborhood South Minneapolis Kitchen + Bath Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Countertop and Tile Projects

Originate Natural Building Materials

Wausau Terrazzo Maui recycled glass and concert tiles
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multi-coloured tile, white walls, an undermount sink and recycled glass benchtops.

Cape Home Addition - Expanding Home and Lifestyle

'g' Green Design Center

This family bath also serves as a guest bath and was renovated at the same as the kitchen and dining room addition. All of the surfaces are eco-friendly, hypo-allergenic, safe and clean. Made of recycled glass, VOC paints and cabinetry, this bathroom is an oasis for a healthy home. Green Home Remodel – Clean and Green on a Budget – with Flair Dan Cutrona Photography

Addition - South Dennis, MA

Nordy's Construction, Inc.

Guest bathroom - photo by Dan Cutrona
Photo of a mid-sized traditional bathroom in Boston with an undermount sink, beaded inset cabinets, blue cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, a corner shower, beige tile, stone tile and beige walls.

Woodridge Whole House Remodel

H2D Architecture + Design

H2D Architecture + Design - master bathroom This master bathroom has gray limestone tile flooring, Novustone countertops, and custom shaker style cabinetry. Photos: Sean Balko, Filmworks Studio

Traditional black and white bathroom with mosaic shower

Simple Steps

This traditional bathroom has a recycled glass counter and a custom mosaic mix for the shower. The counter color is 620 it is 1/4" thick. The material can be placed on top of existing counters or on a new cabinet. It is also available as floor tiles that come in different sizes. It is heat resistant, scratch resistant and impact resistant and it does not need to be sealed. The shower is a custom mosaic mix that is 3/4"x3/4", we also have 3/8"x3/8".. There are many mixes to choose from or you can pick the colors you want for a custom mosaic mix.

Walk in spa shower

R. B. Schwarz, Inc.

This first floor bathroom features a curbless shower with a custom sauna bench, floor to ceiling porcelain tile, pebble tile flooring, grab bars. and no barrier open shower for handicap access.

Natural Stone Retreat Bathroom

RIKB Design Build

Jamie Harrington of Image Ten Photography
Photo of a mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Guest bathroom

R. B. Schwarz, Inc.

European style guest bathroom with a green clawfoot tub and handheld faucet. Tile flooring is a penny round mosaic tile. The vessel sink and glass vanity top are recycled glass set on a converted dresser. This space that is now a guest bathroom was formerly attic.

Natural Stone Retreat Bathroom

RIKB Design Build

Jamie Harrington of Image Ten Photography
Mid-sized traditional master bathroom in Providence with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a drop-in tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, beige tile, porcelain tile, green walls, laminate floors, an undermount sink, recycled glass benchtops, brown floor, a shower curtain and multi-coloured benchtops.

Bathroom Remodel in Queens NY

User

Gut Renovation of This Bathroom, Involves New Tiles, Tolet,Shower,and a Vanity
Photo of a mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom in New York with open cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner tub, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet, terra-cotta tile, orange walls, ceramic floors, an integrated sink, recycled glass benchtops and beige tile.

Project 3414-1 Ericsson Neighborhood South Minneapolis Kitchen + Bath Remodel

Castle Building & Remodeling

Residential

User

Custom Master Bath Onyx Vanity Top with Copper Under mounted Oval Sinks
Inspiration for an expansive traditional master bathroom in Orlando with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, recycled glass benchtops, beige tile and stone tile.

Coordinating Bathroom Remodels for Two Boys

Collins Tile and Stone

Firefly Photography
Inspiration for a traditional bathroom in DC Metro with recycled glass benchtops, white tile, subway tile and porcelain floors.

Traditional Bathroom Design Ideas with Recycled Glass Benchtops

If you’re looking for traditional bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Traditional Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.