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Example of a transitional 3/4 blue tile gray floor alcove shower design in Minneapolis with blue cabinets and a hinged shower door

This Houston bathroom features polished chrome and a black-and-white palette, lending plenty of glamour and visual drama. "We incorporated many of the latest bathroom design trends - like the metallic finish on the claw feet of the tub; crisp, bright whites and the oversized tiles on the shower wall," says Outdoor Homescapes' interior project designer, Lisha Maxey. "But the overall look is classic and elegant and will hold up well for years to come." As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings. "The client - a Houston woman who works as a physician's assistant - had absolutely no idea what to do with her bathroom - she just knew she wanted it updated," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "Lisha did a tremendous job helping this woman find her own personal style while keeping the project enjoyable and organized." Let's start the tour with the new, updated floors. Black-and-white Carrara marble mosaic tile has replaced the old 8-inch tiles. (All the tile, by the way, came from Floor & Décor. So did the granite countertop.) The walls, meanwhile, have gone from ho-hum beige to Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. (The trim is Reflective White, also by Sherwin Williams.) Polished "Absolute Black" granite now gleams where the pink-and-gray marble countertops used to be; white vessel bowls have replaced the black undermount black sinks and the cabinets got an update with glass-and-chrome knobs and pulls (note the matching towel bars): The outdated black tub also had to go. In its place we put a doorless shower. Across from the shower sits a claw foot tub - a 66' inch Sanford cast iron model in black, with polished chrome Imperial feet. "The waincoting behind it and chandelier above it," notes Maxey, "adds an upscale, finished look and defines the tub area as a separate space." The shower wall features 6 x 18-inch tiles in a brick pattern - "White Ice" porcelain tile on top, "Absolute Black" granite on the bottom. A beautiful tile mosaic border - Bianco Carrara basketweave marble - serves as an accent ribbon between the two. Covering the shower floor - a classic white porcelain hexagon tile. Mounted above - a polished chrome European rainshower head. "As always, the client was able to look at - and make changes to - 3D renderings showing how the bathroom would look from every angle when done," says Franks. "Having that kind of control over the details has been crucial to our client satisfaction," says Franks. "And it's definitely paid off for us, in all our great reviews on Houzz and in our Best of Houzz awards for customer service." And now on to final details! Accents and décor from Restoration Hardware definitely put Maxey's designer touch on the space - the iron-and-wood French chandelier, polished chrome vanity lights and swivel mirrors definitely knocked this bathroom remodel out of the park!

This dreamy blue kitchen from Orlando Soria creates contrast with White Cliff Matte countertops, a pure white quartz countertop design. A patterned blue tile backsplash with white grout complements a peacock-blue kitchen island with matte black hardware.

Powder room with a punch! Handmade green subway tile is laid in a herringbone pattern for this feature wall. The other three walls received a gorgeous gold metallic print wallcovering. A brass and marble sink with all brass fittings provide the perfect contrast to the green tile backdrop. Walnut wood flooring Photo: Stephen Allen

This design emphasizes the vertical stature and soaring lines of the space by cladding the most dramatically shaped walls with accent materials. Large-format porcelain tiles with a metallic finish run fifteen feet high, emphasizing the vaulting of the shower area, and drawing the eye up. Shimmering glass mosaic tile accents the vaulted wall opposite, balancing the height of the shower with an effective counterpoint. A large, unobstructed window placed in the bathing area brings soft natural light flooding into the space. Dave Bryce Photography

You won't see another bathroom like this one! The whimsical Graham & Brown; Cranes in Green wallpaper and subtle shades of white tile are the perfect accent elements for this master bathroom and fits the eclectic traditional style of the rest of the house perfectly! The vanity cabinet is Kitchen Craft Lexington door style Maple cabinet with their White Cap painted finish with Cambria Torquay Quartz countertops. The bathroom floor is Marble Systems Snow White 2" hex mosaic tile. In the shower we used Crossville Mailoica White Deco White 4X10 ceramic tile. For the vanity sink, we installed a Toto Connelly in Cotton and paired it with the Newport Brass Metropole collection single handle faucet in polished chrome. The shower and tub fixtures are also from the Metropole collection. The freestanding bathtub is a Cheviot Regency Cast Iron Footed tub in gloss white completes this one of a kind master bath.

blue and white master bath with patterned tile and accessible shower stall/toilet room, deep soaking tub
Example of a mid-sized transitional master blue tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile, multicolored floor and double-sink bathroom design in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartzite countertops, white countertops and a built-in vanity

Richard Landon Design, Mike Nakamura Photography
Elegant mosaic tile double shower photo in Seattle

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Example of a large transitional dark wood floor open concept kitchen design in Boston with a single-bowl sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

New Marble Bathroom in Palo Alto Traditional Home Renovation. Cherry custom cabinetry with traditional cross handle faucets, 3 light sconces with shades. Notice the decorative tile border in the wainscot and back splash add elegance to the ADKO hexshaped tile mosaic rugs. The faucets, towel ring, and towel bars are made of polished nickel.

Small trendy master ceramic tile and gray tile ceramic tile bathroom photo in Denver with an undermount sink, blue walls, quartz countertops and a two-piece toilet

This small bathroom has a custom mix mosaic tile on the counter, floor and walls. These recycled glass tiles are 3/4"x3/4" and you can make any custom mix.

Metal & Glass Kitchen backsplash: Eden Mosaic Tile Modern Random Mixed Tile With White Glass And Textured Metal - EMT_122-MIX-MRFP. This very unique metal mosaic tile is ideal for stainless steel backsplashes. This interlocking mosaic features random length linear brick shaped stainless steel tiles and white glass tiles. There are actually three different types of stainless steel finishes on this mosaic including polished mirror stainless steel, renticulate pattern and fingerprint pattern. The three stainless finishes and white glass give this metal mosaic tile a wonderful level of depth and a unique quality that can’t be compared to plain single color tiles. The tiles in this sheet are mounted on a nylon mesh which allows for an easy installation.

The children's bathroom has playful wallpaper and a custom designed vanity that integrates into the wainscot around the room. Interior Design by Ashley Whitakker.

This beautiful white and gray marble floor and shower tile inspired the design for this bright and spa-like master bathroom. Gold sparkling flecks throughout the tile add warmth to an otherwise cool palette. Luxe gold fixtures pick up those gold details. Warmth and soft contrast were added through the butternut wood mantel and matching shelves for the toilet room. Our details are the mosaic side table, towels, mercury glass vases, and marble accessories. The bath tub was a must! Truly a treat to enjoy a bath by the fire in this romantic space. The corner shower has ample space and luxury. Leaf motif marble tile are used in the shower floor. Patterns and colors are connected throughout the space for a cohesive, warm, and bright space.

The kitchen of this inner southeast home needed a fresh update with splashes of color and modern amenities to reflect its hip owners. The cherry cabinets are from DeWils, with a light stain and black quartz countertops. We designed a cool Azrock vinyl tile floor pattern using 6 different colors, which plays off of the multicolored micro-tile mosaic backsplash. We created a new pass-through opening, and cut the adjacent door in half, joining the kitchen space with the dining room and front area of the home. Photo By Nicks Photo Design

This little boy's bathroom has an Ocean theme with white subway tile and light blue paint. The blue mosaic tiles mimic the different ocean colors. The Kohler "Tresham" collection toilet and sink complete the bathrooms clean look.

New Home at Canyon Lake, Texas by RJS Custom Homes LLC
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless porcelain tile and multicolored floor entryway remodel in Other with beige walls and a brown front door

Custom Surface Solutions (www.css-tile.com) - Owner Craig Thompson (512) 430-1215. This project shows a complete remodel with before and after pictures including tub-to-shower conversion using DalTile L191 Chenille White Limestone with Arabesque mosaic, 4" x 12" plank herringbone floor, 8" x 22" plank wall tile. screen random mosaic shower ceiling and flat pebble shower floor. Kohler Kohler Poplin 36" Vanity Cabinet in Felt Grey quartz top and Kohler Purist Vibrant Bronze vanity and shower plumbing fixtures. Feiss Arabesque Silver Leaf Pendant Light and Hudson Valley Lighting Wylie wall sconces. Pottery Barn – Astor Beveled Mirror.