No strangers to remodeling, the new owners of this St. Paul tudor knew they could update this decrepit 1920 duplex into a single-family forever home. A list of desired amenities was a catalyst for turning a bedroom into a large mudroom, an open kitchen space where their large family can gather, an additional exterior door for direct access to a patio, two home offices, an additional laundry room central to bedrooms, and a large master bathroom. To best understand the complexity of the floor plan changes, see the construction documents. As for the aesthetic, this was inspired by a deep appreciation for the durability, colors, textures and simplicity of Norwegian design. The home’s light paint colors set a positive tone. An abundance of tile creates character. New lighting reflecting the home’s original design is mixed with simplistic modern lighting. To pay homage to the original character several light fixtures were reused, wallpaper was repurposed at a ceiling, the chimney was exposed, and a new coffered ceiling was created. Overall, this eclectic design style was carefully thought out to create a cohesive design throughout the home. Come see this project in person, September 29 – 30th on the 2018 Castle Home Tour.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile gray floor and marble floor bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, pink walls, an undermount sink, multicolored countertops and marble countertops

The black fixtures in this bathroom add a bit of drama to the white walls and tile, balanced out by the movement in the geometric tile pattern on the floor. Photo Credit: Meghan Caudill

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom remodel in San Francisco with blue cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, gray floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, granite countertops, gray countertops and a built-in vanity

This is the new walk in shower with no door. large enough for two people to shower with two separate shower heads.
Example of a mid-sized transitional master beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile bathroom design in Columbus with granite countertops

Transitional Master Bathroom Remodel
Mid-sized transitional 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom photo in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops and white countertops

Double sink vanity perfect for a kid's shared bathroom. White subway wainscotting and penny tile with light grey grout frame the room and a fun herringbone pattern in the tub surround add whimsy.

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and multicolored floor bathroom remodel in Seattle with blue cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

A darker accent band in the same tile collection was used to break up the tile in the shower.
Mid-sized transitional master white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile doorless shower photo in Atlanta with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and quartz countertops

Example of a mid-sized transitional master multicolored tile and mosaic tile light wood floor and brown floor bathroom design in Austin with open cabinets, gray cabinets, multicolored walls, a vessel sink and tile countertops

Concorde Blade dimensional tile was used on the shower walls to create an elegant beach reference. Kohler Margaux single lever faucets add to the clean simplicity.

Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wallpaper powder room design in Chicago with a two-piece toilet, multicolored walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white countertops and a freestanding vanity

Mid-sized transitional white floor powder room photo in Charlotte with beaded inset cabinets, black cabinets, white countertops, multicolored walls and marble countertops

A typical post-1906 Noe Valley house is simultaneously restored, expanded and redesigned to keep what works and rethink what doesn’t. The front façade, is scraped and painted a crisp monochrome white—it worked. The new asymmetrical gabled rear addition takes the place of a windowless dead end box that didn’t. A “Great kitchen”, open yet formally defined living and dining rooms, a generous master suite, and kid’s rooms with nooks and crannies, all make for a newly designed house that straddles old and new. Structural Engineer: Gregory Paul Wallace SE General Contractor: Cardea Building Co. Photographer: Open Homes Photography

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Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional 3/4 black and white tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile bathroom remodel in Boise with recessed-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

The client derived inspiration for her new shower from a photo featuring a multi-colored tile floor. Using this photo, Gayler Design Build custom-designed a shower pan that incorporated six different colors of 4-inch hexagon tiles by Lunada Bay. These tiles were beautifully combined and laid in a “dark to light” pattern effectively transforming the shower into a work of art. Contributing to the room’s classic and timeless bathroom design was the shower walls that were designed in cotton white 3x6 subway tiles with grey grout. An elongated, oversized shower niche completed the look providing just the right space for necessary soap and shampoo bottles.

A soft and serene primary bathroom.
Mid-sized transitional master white tile and subway tile mosaic tile floor, gray floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Chicago with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a wall-mount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a niche and a freestanding vanity

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Mid-sized transitional master white tile and marble tile mosaic tile floor and multicolored floor bathroom photo in Other with zinc countertops, white walls, shaker cabinets, white cabinets and a hinged shower door