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Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Austin with an alcove shower, blue tile, white floor, a hinged shower door, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Transitional bathroom in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a curbless shower, blue tile, grey walls, an undermount sink, white floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity, a freestanding vanity and wallpaper.

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Photo of a transitional bathroom in Denver with a corner tub, a corner shower, blue tile, glass tile, beige walls, a trough sink, beige floor and an open shower.

The homeowner selected gorgeous aqua colored subway tiles to highlight the back wall of her curbless shower. The calm, neutral colors on the walls and floor assist in making the aqua tiles the star of the show!

Remodeled condo primary bathroom for clients to truly enjoy like a spa. Theres a freestanding soaker tub, a steam shower with aromatherapy, a floating bench with light for ambient lighting while having a steam. The floating custom vanity has motion sensor lighting and a shelf that can be removed if ever needed for a walker or wheelchair. A pocket door with frosted glass for the water closet. Heated floors. a large mirror with integrated lighting.

Inspiration for a large transitional master bathroom in San Diego with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, blue walls, terra-cotta floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a hinged shower door, grey benchtops, a shower seat, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Complementing the deep blue cabinets, we chose a palette of watery blue accents, including a glass tile vanity wall in a trapezoid pattern that acts as a striking feature in the room. Clean quartz countertops offer low maintenance and allow the tile wall to stand out in its glimmering beauty.

Design ideas for a transitional bathroom in London with an integrated sink, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, blue tile, gray tile, blue walls, white benchtops and a double vanity.

This is an example of a small transitional master bathroom in Chicago with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, white walls, mosaic tile floors, a drop-in sink, engineered quartz benchtops, beige floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a floating vanity.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a corner tub, a shower/bathtub combo, blue tile, cement tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, white floor, white benchtops, a single vanity and a built-in 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

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Design ideas for a transitional master bathroom in Denver with blue cabinets, a freestanding tub, a corner shower, blue tile, white walls, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, grey floor, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

Inspiration for a transitional master wet room bathroom in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, blue tile, marble floors, an undermount sink, grey floor, an open shower, white benchtops, a double vanity and a built-in vanity.

This master bath was designed to modernize a 90's house. The client's wanted clean, fresh and simple. We designed a custom vanity to maximize storage and installed RH medicine cabinets. The clients did not want to break the bank on this renovation so we maximized the look with a marble inlay in the floor, pattern details on the shower walls and a gorgeous window treatment.

Small transitional bathroom in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, ceramic floors, a hinged shower door, white benchtops, a single vanity, a floating vanity, a console sink and blue floor.

Grey porcelain tiles and glass mosaics, marble vanity top, white ceramic sinks with black brassware, glass shelves, wall mirrors and contemporary lighting

Inspiration for a small transitional master bathroom in Houston with an alcove shower, ceramic tile, porcelain floors, an undermount sink, quartzite benchtops, white benchtops, a single vanity, a freestanding vanity, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, blue tile, white walls and beige floor.

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kids bathroom in Dallas with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove tub, a shower/bathtub combo, a two-piece toilet, blue tile, ceramic tile, grey walls, cement tiles, an undermount sink, engineered quartz benchtops, multi-coloured floor, a shower curtain, white benchtops, a niche, a single vanity and a built-in vanity.

Our client wanted an updated transitional look with references to the sea. The coastal design for this bathroom began with the selection of the Kohler Derring Wading Pool sink and Finial Faucet. The Robern medicine cabinet mirror was recessed into the wall and surrounded by glass "swishes" in the same blues as the sink. A modern touch we used is the waterfall edge on both the outside and inside edge of the vanity and the outside of the shower bench. The Quartz is by LG in a retired color, Rafine. Sand colored porcelain wood plank flooring was continued from the rest of the home and gives an organic driftwood like feel to the bath. Hudson Valley lighting sconces are mounted onto the glass backsplash for a modern touch.