After. The black-and-white ceramic tiles on the floor make a fun and fresh statement in the narrow space. Designer Susan Klimala of The Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn then added in more black, white and gray features to keep the palette calm and inviting. The most dramatic change comes at the end of the room, where Klimala replaced the brown tub with a sleek white tub and sliding glass door. Wall paint: Solitude, Benjamin Moore; tile: Twenties Classic, Merola Tile, Home Depot; Damask vanity with rollout shelves and internal outlets: Kohler; mirrors: Levico, Restoration Hardware; sconces: Cafe Series, Gatco; faucets: Kelston, Kohler; bathtub: Bancroft, KohlerRead more about this bathroom remodel
After. A clean, streamlined design by Susan Ozipko of sO Interiors gives the couple function and storage in a small space. The new features, such as the floating toilet and vanity, sit against a wall of statuario marble tiles. The homeowners replaced the tub-shower combo with a glass-doored shower. Toilet: Starck 3, Duravit; wall tile: Ciot; faucet: Delta; counter: Caesarstone; pendants: Tech LightingRead more about this bathroom remodel | Find bathroom designers near you
12. Wet-Room StyleMany Americans still fear the splash of a wet room, a strategy our European friends are much more used to employing in tight bathrooms. This clever design has the best of both worlds: The shower can remain open to the rest of the room for an airy feel, but a shower curtain is hiding behind the wall next to the vanity, its rod unobtrusively tucked right up next to the ceiling.Notable detail: That hunky, chunky block of a vanity makes a strong impact.See more compact wet-room designs
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