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.

Nusser Guest Bath

Interior Planning Collective

Update Guest Bath include new vanity, plumbing fixtures, and electrical fixtures, new tile floor, backsplash, and shower walls. Create a "beach" theme with color and materials

Tilden House

Lewis / Schoeplein architects

Remodel and addition to classic California bungalow.
Bathroom - 1960s master blue tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and blue floor bathroom idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

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Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Example of a large transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom design in Oklahoma City with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a wall-mount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Noir Peaks

The Ranch Mine

Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Farmhouse master gray tile and porcelain tile concrete floor, gray floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, white countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

Multi-Functional Bathroom - Wheaton, IL

TKS Design Group

This project was completed for clients who wanted a comfortable, accessible 1ST floor bathroom for their grown daughter to use during visits to their home as well as a nicely-appointed space for any guest. Their daughter has some accessibility challenges so the bathroom was also designed with that in mind. The original space worked fairly well in some ways, but we were able to tweak a few features to make the space even easier to maneuver through. We started by making the entry to the shower flush so that there is no curb to step over. In addition, although there was an existing oversized seat in the shower, it was way too deep and not comfortable to sit on and just wasted space. We made the shower a little smaller and then provided a fold down teak seat that is slip resistant, warm and comfortable to sit on and can flip down only when needed. Thus we were able to create some additional storage by way of open shelving to the left of the shower area. The open shelving matches the wood vanity and allows a spot for the homeowners to display heirlooms as well as practical storage for things like towels and other bath necessities. We carefully measured all the existing heights and locations of countertops, toilet seat, and grab bars to make sure that we did not undo the things that were already working well. We added some additional hidden grab bars or “grabcessories” at the toilet paper holder and shower shelf for an extra layer of assurance. Large format, slip-resistant floor tile was added eliminating as many grout lines as possible making the surface less prone to tripping. We used a wood look tile as an accent on the walls, and open storage in the vanity allowing for easy access for clean towels. Bronze fixtures and frameless glass shower doors add an elegant yet homey feel that was important for the homeowner. A pivot mirror allows adjustability for different users. If you are interested in designing a bathroom featuring “Living In Place” or accessibility features, give us a call to find out more. Susan Klimala, CKBD, is a Certified Aging In Place Specialist (CAPS) and particularly enjoys helping her clients with unique needs in the context of beautifully designed spaces. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel

Canton - Mid-Century Modern Bathroom

Minchew and Company

Mid-Century Modern Bathroom
Example of a mid-sized 1960s master black and white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, black floor, double-sink and vaulted ceiling bathroom design in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

Lincoln Park Renovation

Devon Grace Interiors

For the steam shower, we carried the matte grey porcelain tiles from the floor onto the walls for a really continuous, cohesive feel. A simple, black mosaic tile creates a bold contrast in the space while maintaining a sleek and modern aesthetic. We completed the design with custom glass doors and polished chrome plumbing fixtures.

Zen Master Bath

K Squared Builders - Dale Kramer

Zen Master Bath
Mid-sized asian master green tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and brown floor bathroom photo in DC Metro with light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, green walls, a vessel sink, quartz countertops and a hinged shower door

Primary Bathroom

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Primary suite bathroom with arched windows, and the bathtubs marble tub surround and fireplace.
Large transitional master white tile and porcelain tile medium tone wood floor alcove bathtub photo in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, a drop-in sink and tile countertops

Jazz Up

NUMI Build

Inspiration for a mid-sized country master multicolored tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Bathroom Projects

Peninsula Design and Construction Inc.

Bathroom - mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and single-sink bathroom idea in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, white countertops and a floating vanity

2220 Coldwater Canyon Dr, Beverly Hills, CA

SOL Tile & Marble, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary green tile and porcelain tile marble floor, white floor and single-sink bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with louvered cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

Chino Contemporary

An Original, Inc.

Inside lighting focus of this wetroom.
Bathroom - large contemporary master beige tile and porcelain tile pebble tile floor bathroom idea in Phoenix with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Urban Lake House

DEMESNE

A modern master bath provides a contemporary space to unwind after an outing on the lake. The clean white porcelain and light stained oak cabinetry are uninterrupted by frameless glass and reflected by oversized mirrors. ©Shoot2Sell Photography

Riverwood

risa boyer architecture

Jeremy Bittermann
Example of a large minimalist master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom design in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, a pedestal sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Rue du Lac Kitchen & Den

Alair Homes Plano

Lauren Brown of Versatile Imaging
Example of a mid-sized transitional gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile corner shower design in Dallas with an undermount sink, furniture-like cabinets, light wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and gray walls

Modern Ranch Guest Bathroom

User

Bamboo cabinetry and white fixtures play against teal colored glass tiles for this guest bathroom. The light shaft above the shower allows plenty of natural sunlight.

Master Bathroom with Bamboo Cabinet and Penny Tiles

Boss Design Center

Example of a mid-sized minimalist master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom design in DC Metro with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Porcelain Tile Bath with Light Wood Cabinets Ideas

Venetian Island Waterfront

In-Site Design Group LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kids' beige tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and beige floor bathroom remodel in Miami with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops