The bathrooms in our homes are serene respites from busy lives. Exquisite cabinets and plumbing hardware complement the subtle stone and tile palette. Photo by Nat Rea Photography

Modern stone farmhouse - Master Bathroom Photo: Barry Halkin
Bathroom - contemporary bathroom idea in Philadelphia with an integrated sink

Example of a small minimalist 3/4 white tile and marble tile white floor and marble floor alcove shower design in Miami with a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, flat-panel cabinets and white cabinets

Ryan Fung Photography
Example of a small trendy white tile and subway tile powder room design in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink and white countertops

Elegant u-shaped seated home bar photo in Houston with an integrated sink, recessed-panel cabinets and white cabinets

WW Photography
Elegant kitchen photo in Charlotte with raised-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, paneled appliances, multicolored backsplash and slate backsplash

Inspiration for a powder room remodel in Detroit with an integrated sink and black countertops

Dale Tu
Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Seattle with white cabinets and an integrated sink

Example of a trendy master gray tile gray floor bathroom design in San Francisco with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls, an integrated sink and white countertops

Example of a mid-sized beach style l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen design in Tampa with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, limestone countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances, an island, gray countertops and an integrated sink

The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. James Yochum

The vanity unit works as space divider between dresser and bathroom areas, and integrates bespoke lighting in brass. Custom his & her washbasins cast in solid surface are held within a free-standing quartz marble frame, which also houses twin egg-shaped mirrors which rotate to provide shelves on the rear side, allowing dual use from the washbasin on one side and the dresser on the other.

Susan Fisher Plotner/Susan Fisher Photography
Inspiration for a contemporary shower bench remodel in New York with an integrated sink and a niche

Designer: Vanessa Cook Photographer: Tom Roe
Example of a small urban 3/4 gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and gray floor bathroom design in Melbourne with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and gray walls

Example of a mid-sized beach style 3/4 multicolored floor and cement tile floor bathroom design in Toronto with open cabinets, white walls, an integrated sink and quartz countertops

Mid-sized trendy master brown tile white floor and concrete floor bathroom photo in Toronto with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, white walls, a two-piece toilet and an integrated sink

Gidon Lewin
Kitchen - eclectic l-shaped multicolored floor kitchen idea in Tel Aviv with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, purple cabinets, white backsplash, colored appliances and white countertops

Niko Homes
Bathroom - contemporary master gray tile bathroom idea in Calgary with flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, gray walls and an integrated sink

Chris Cooper
Eat-in kitchen - contemporary galley eat-in kitchen idea in Providence with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, stainless steel countertops, metal backsplash, metallic backsplash and paneled appliances