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Beach style dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Miami with a farmhouse sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an island and gray countertops

Inspiration for a large contemporary master beige tile, gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile freestanding bathtub remodel in Sacramento with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, a vessel sink and quartz countertops

Like many California ranch homes built in the 1950s, this original master bathroom was not really a "master bath." My clients, who only three years ago purchased the home from the family of the original owner, were saddled with a small, dysfunctional space. Chief among the dysfunctions: a vanity only 30" high, and an inconveniently placed window that forced the too-low vanity mirror to reflect only the waist and partial torso--not the face--of anyone standing in front of it. They wanted not only a more spacious bathroom but a bedroom as well, so we worked in tandem with an architect and contractor to come up with a fantastic new space: a true Master Suite. In order to refine a design concept for the soon-to-be larger space, and thereby narrow down material choices, my clients and I had a brainstorming session: we spoke of an elegant Old World/ European bedroom and bathroom, a luxurious bath that would reference a Roman spa, and finally the idea of a Hammam was brought into the mix. We blended these ideas together in oil-rubbed bronze fixtures, and a tiny tile mosaic in beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece. The new generously sized bathroom boasts a jetted soaking tub, a very large walk-in shower, a double-sided fireplace (facing the tub on the bath side), and a luxurious 8' long vanity with double sinks and a storage tower. The vanity wall is covered with a mosaic vine pattern in a beautiful Bursa Beige marble from Turkey and white Thassos marble from Greece,. The custom Larson Juhl framed mirrors are flanked by gorgeous hand-wrought scones from Hubbardton Forge which echo the vine and leaf pattern in the mosaic. And the vanity itself features an LED strip in the toe-kick which allows one to see in the middle of the night without having to turn on a shockingly bright overhead fixture. At the other end of the master bath, a luxurious jetted tub nestles by a fireplace in the bay window area. Views of my clients' garden can be seen while soaking in bubbles. The over-sized walk-in shower features a paneled wainscoting effect which I designed in Crema Marfil marble. The vine mosaic continues in the shower, topped by green onyx squares. A rainshower head and a hand-held spray on a bar provides showering options. The shower floor slopes gently in one direction toward a hidden linear drain; this allows the floor to be read as a continuation of the main space, without being interrupted by a center drain. Photo by Bernardo Grijalva

Continuing the soothing grays into the master bedroom; this is a space to unwind and relax. The white crown molding and trim above the French Sliding doors is a nice contrast to the gray walls. Love the French Sliders opening onto the back screened in porch. A nice way to start the morning.

Countertop, Island: Summerhill from Cambria's Coastal Collection
Minimalist kitchen photo in Minneapolis with quartz countertops

New Bathroom. Photo by William Rossoto, Rossoto Art LLC
Inspiration for a small modern kids' black tile and ceramic tile marble floor and gray floor corner shower remodel with furniture-like cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, a console sink and a hinged shower door

Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized contemporary master porcelain tile freestanding bathtub idea in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
1960s living room photo in Dallas

This hall bath continues to merge outside and inside: honed granite counter top, rustic alder shaker cabinets, slate flooring and floor to ceiling tile (in 4 different widths) that look like wood.

Lester O'Malley
Corner bathtub - huge traditional master brown tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile corner bathtub idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, granite countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Trendy bathroom photo in New York

For more information and products for this project, copy and paste this url into your browser. http://carlaaston.com/designed/before-after-bachelor-pad-70s?rq=bachelor%20pad / After images by Miro Dvorscak

Continuing the purple and neutral color scheme into the sitting room off of the master bedroom, creates a cohesive master suite.
Bedroom - modern medium tone wood floor bedroom idea in New York with purple walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround

The Historic Home lies at the heart of Michael Carter’s passion for interior design. Well versed in the academics of period architecture and antiques, Carter continues to be called on to bring fresh and inspiring ideas to historic properties that are undergoing restoration or redecoration. It is never the goal to have these homes feel like museums. Instead, Carter & Company strives to blend the function of contemporary life with design ideas that are appropriate – they respect the past in a way that is stylish, timeless and elegant.

A leaky garden tub is replaced by a walk-in shower featuring marble bullnose accents. The homeowner found the dresser on Craigslist and refinished it for a shabby-chic vanity with sleek modern vessel sinks. Beadboard wainscoting dresses up the walls and lends the space a chabby-chic feel. Garrett Buell

Equally beautiful and functional, this walnut vanity adds natural warmth to the newly renovated master bath. The linear design includes generous drawers fitted with customized storage for grooming accessories. Kara Lashuay

A cabin in Western Wisconsin is transformed from within to become a serene and modern retreat. In a past life, this cabin was a fishing cottage which was part of a resort built in the 1920’s on a small lake not far from the Twin Cities. The cabin has had multiple additions over the years so improving flow to the outdoor space, creating a family friendly kitchen, and relocating a bigger master bedroom on the lake side were priorities. The solution was to bring the kitchen from the back of the cabin up to the front, reduce the size of an overly large bedroom in the back in order to create a more generous front entry way/mudroom adjacent to the kitchen, and add a fireplace in the center of the main floor. Photographer: Wing Ta Interior Design: Jennaea Gearhart Design

This exquisite bathroom remodel located in Alpharetta, Georgia is the perfect place for any homeowner to slip away into luxurious relaxation. This bathroom transformation entailed removing two walls to reconfigure the vanity and maximize the square footage. A double vanity was placed to one wall to allow the placement of the beautiful Danae Free Standing Tub. The seamless Serenity Shower glass enclosure showcases detailed tile work and double Delta Cassidy shower rain cans and trim. An airy, spa-like feel was created by combining white marble style tile, Super White Dolomite vanity top and the Sea Salt Sherwin Williams paint on the walls. The dark grey shaker cabinets compliment the Bianco Gioia Marble Basket-weave accent tile and adds a touch of contrast and sophistication. Vanity Top: 3CM Super White Dolomite with Standard Edge Hardware: Ascendra Pulls in Polished Chrome Tub: Danae Acrylic Freestanding Tub with Sidonie Free Standing Tub Faucet with Hand Shower in Chrome Trims & Finishes: Delta Cassidy Series in Chrome Tile : Kendal Bianco & Bianco Gioia Marble Basket-weave