An oddly-shaped closet has been converted into a functional bathroom, requiring new plumbing. Good design allowed space for this deep shower with a granite-covered bench (matching the counter top), rainhead and a hand-held fixture on a slider bar. Frameless shower glass minimized the visual...

The rich chocolate tones of the granite counter are picked up in the mosaic backsplash as well as in the shower. Levered faucet handles lend a universal design element; when they are wall-mounted, more space is available on the counter, essential for compact bathrooms such as this. Photo: Dan...

In this totally remodeled bathroom, the owners wished to retain the turn-of-the-century feeling, so the console sink was an obvious choice for that retro look. The medicine cabinet above is an original. Black flower tiles in the hex mosaic tile floor coordinate nicely with the black stripe tile...

Although the medicine chest above the sink is the only original piece in this bathroom, the vintage look was maintained by smart design decisions in the console sink (see other photo) and fixtures, luggage-like towel shelf in the shower, subway tile and black tile liner. Photo: Dan Bawden.

Even the small details like the styling of the TP holder and flush handle contribute to the turn-of-the-century atmosphere of this remodeled bathroom. The floor, wall and tub tile create "the envelope." Photo: Dan Bawden.