Bathroom - coastal master gray tile, white tile and marble tile marble floor and gray floor bathroom idea in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door and gray countertops

Jim Bartsch Photography
Bathroom - mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor and gray floor bathroom idea in Los Angeles with a wall-mount sink, gray walls, a hinged shower door and a niche

The clients, a young professional couple had lived with this bathroom in their townhome for 6 years. They finally could not take it any longer. The designer was tasked with turning this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan without relocating walls, doors, fittings, or fixtures in this principal bathroom. The client wish list included, better storage, improved lighting, replacing the tub with a shower, and creating a sparkling personality for this uninspired space using any color way except white. The designer began the transformation with the wall tile. Large format rectangular tiles were installed floor to ceiling on the vanity wall and continued behind the toilet and into the shower. The soft variation in tile pattern is very soothing and added to the Zen feeling of the room. One partner is an avid gardener and wanted to bring natural colors into the space. The same tile is used on the floor in a matte finish for slip resistance and in a 2” mosaic of the same tile is used on the shower floor. A lighted tile recess was created across the entire back wall of the shower beautifully illuminating the wall. Recycled glass tiles used in the niche represent the color and shape of leaves. A single glass panel was used in place of a traditional shower door. Continuing the serene colorway of the bath, natural rift cut white oak was chosen for the vanity and the floating shelves above the toilet. A white quartz for the countertop, has a small reflective pattern like the polished chrome of the fittings and hardware. Natural curved shapes are repeated in the arch of the faucet, the hardware, the front of the toilet and shower column. The rectangular shape of the tile is repeated in the drawer fronts of the cabinets, the sink, the medicine cabinet, and the floating shelves. The shower column was selected to maintain the simple lines of the fittings while providing a temperature, pressure balance shower experience with a multi-function main shower head and handheld head. The dual flush toilet and low flow shower are a water saving consideration. The floating shelves provide decorative and functional storage. The asymmetric design of the medicine cabinet allows for a full view in the mirror with the added function of a tri view mirror when open. Built in LED lighting is controllable from 2500K to 4000K. The interior of the medicine cabinet is also mirrored and electrified to keep the countertop clear of necessities. Additional lighting is provided with recessed LED fixtures for the vanity area as well as in the shower. A motion sensor light installed under the vanity illuminates the room with a soft glow at night. The transformation is now complete. No longer an ugly duckling and source of unhappiness, the new bathroom provides a much-needed respite from the couples’ busy lives. It has created a retreat to recharge and replenish, two very important components of wellness.

Aaron Leitz
Example of a large classic master white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile and white floor walk-in shower design in Seattle with green walls and a hinged shower door

Ken Lauben
Example of a large trendy master brown tile and pebble tile bathroom design in Newark with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets and gray walls

Photo by Amy Bartlam
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal multicolored tile bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with black cabinets, marble countertops, white walls, a console sink and shaker cabinets

Photo By: Aimée Mazzenga
Alcove shower - transitional white tile porcelain tile and gray floor alcove shower idea in Chicago with white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a mid-century modern bathroom remodel in Houston

COLE VALLEY BATHROOM photo: Michele Lee Willson
Inspiration for a contemporary blue tile blue floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink and white countertops

The shower space is fitted with plumbing fixtures from the Kohler Artifacts collection in polished nickel. The single function Artifacts showerhead and hand shower are shown. The tile is Cararra porcelain accented by the "eternal ring" mosaic from The Kohler Surfaces collection. Kyle J Caldwell Photography Inc

Bathroom - large transitional master marble floor and multicolored floor bathroom idea in Other with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Lavender walls add a soft glow. Very spa like. White Glassos floor tile with silver leaf 1-in tile border. Wall tile from walker Zanger's Moderne collection. Rainshower showerhead with wall mounted hand held shower.

This home is a modern farmhouse on the outside with an open-concept floor plan and nautical/midcentury influence on the inside! From top to bottom, this home was completely customized for the family of four with five bedrooms and 3-1/2 bathrooms spread over three levels of 3,998 sq. ft. This home is functional and utilizes the space wisely without feeling cramped. Some of the details that should be highlighted in this home include the 5” quartersawn oak floors, detailed millwork including ceiling beams, abundant natural lighting, and a cohesive color palate. Space Plans, Building Design, Interior & Exterior Finishes by Anchor Builders Andrea Rugg Photography

The reconfiguration of the master bathroom opened up the space by pairing a platform shower with a freestanding tub. The open shower, wall-hung vanity, and wall-hung water closet create continuous flooring and an expansive feeling. The result is a welcoming space with a calming aesthetic.

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Boston with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

photo credit: Haris Kenjar Tabarka tile floor. Rejuvenation sink + mirror. Arteriors lighting.
Example of a transitional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile multicolored floor and terra-cotta tile corner shower design in Albuquerque with a wall-mount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls and a hinged shower door

Griswold photography
Bathroom - large contemporary master marble floor and black floor bathroom idea in Seattle with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white countertops, gray walls and an undermount sink

Stunning Primary bathroom as part of a new construction
Large minimalist master brown tile and wood-look tile porcelain tile and white floor bathroom photo in Los Angeles with a hinged shower door