Inspiration for a contemporary master freestanding bathtub remodel in Orange County with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets and dark wood cabinets

Tria Giovan
Beach style alcove shower photo in New York with an undermount tub

Country bathroom photo in San Francisco

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW A tired primary bathroom, with varying ceiling heights and a beige-on-beige color scheme, was screaming for love. Squaring the room and adding natural materials erased the memory of the lack luster space and converted it to a bright and welcoming spa oasis. The home was a new build in 2005 and it looked like all the builder’s material choices remained. The client was clear on their design direction but were challenged by the differing ceiling heights and were looking to hire a design-build firm that could resolve that issue. This local Glen Ellyn couple found us on Instagram (@kitchenstudioge, follow us ?). They loved our designs and felt like we fit their style. They requested a full primary bath renovation to include a large shower, soaking tub, double vanity with storage options, and heated floors. The wife also really wanted a separate make-up vanity. The biggest challenge presented to us was to architecturally marry the various ceiling heights and deliver a streamlined design. The existing layout worked well for the couple, so we kept everything in place, except we enlarged the shower and replaced the built-in tub with a lovely free-standing model. We also added a sitting make-up vanity. We were able to eliminate the awkward ceiling lines by extending all the walls to the highest level. Then, to accommodate the sprinklers and HVAC, lowered the ceiling height over the entrance and shower area which then opens to the 2-story vanity and tub area. Very dramatic! This high-end home deserved high-end fixtures. The homeowners also quickly realized they loved the look of natural marble and wanted to use as much of it as possible in their new bath. They chose a marble slab from the stone yard for the countertops and back splash, and we found complimentary marble tile for the shower. The homeowners also liked the idea of mixing metals in their new posh bathroom and loved the look of black, gold, and chrome. Although our clients were very clear on their style, they were having a difficult time pulling it all together and envisioning the final product. As interior designers it is our job to translate and elevate our clients’ ideas into a deliverable design. We presented the homeowners with mood boards and 3D renderings of our modern, clean, white marble design. Since the color scheme was relatively neutral, at the homeowner’s request, we decided to add of interest with the patterns and shapes in the room. We were first inspired by the shower floor tile with its circular/linear motif. We designed the cabinetry, floor and wall tiles, mirrors, cabinet pulls, and wainscoting to have a square or rectangular shape, and then to create interest we added perfectly placed circles to contrast with the rectangular shapes. The globe shaped chandelier against the square wall trim is a delightful yet subtle juxtaposition. The clients were overjoyed with our interpretation of their vision and impressed with the level of detail we brought to the project. It’s one thing to know how you want a space to look, but it takes a special set of skills to create the design and see it thorough to implementation. Could hiring The Kitchen Studio be the first step to making your home dreams come to life?

Tuscan 3/4 beige tile, gray tile and white tile multicolored floor alcove shower photo in San Diego with dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and recessed-panel cabinets

Photo by: Andrew Pogue Photography
Drop-in bathtub - large modern master mosaic tile and gray tile slate floor and gray floor drop-in bathtub idea in Denver with white walls

Freestanding bathtub - mid-sized country master white tile and subway tile porcelain tile and black floor freestanding bathtub idea in Seattle with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door, white countertops and quartz countertops

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Inspiration for a large transitional master white tile and marble tile marble floor, white floor and double-sink freestanding bathtub remodel in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, marble countertops, a hinged shower door, black countertops, a niche and a built-in vanity

This bath remodel optimizes the limited space. Space saving techniques such as niches in the shower area and optimizing storage cabinets were key in making this small space feel spacious and uncluttered. Photography: Doug Hill

This luxurious master bathroom comes in a classic white and blue color scheme of timeless beauty. The navy blue floating double vanity is matched with an all white quartz countertop, Pirellone sink faucets, and a large linen closet. The bathroom floor is brought to life with a basket weave mosaic tile that continues into the large walk in shower, with both a rain shower-head and handheld shower head.

Example of a small transitional 3/4 gray tile and ceramic tile vinyl floor alcove shower design in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, distressed cabinets, a two-piece toilet, gray walls, an integrated sink, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Drop-in bathtub - large transitional master beige tile and stone slab marble floor drop-in bathtub idea with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, beige walls, marble countertops and medium tone wood cabinets

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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

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a small timeless white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub remodel in New York with a pedestal sink, a two-piece toilet and white walls

Example of a classic alcove shower design in Dallas with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Photo by Matthew Bolt Graphic Design
Inspiration for a coastal white tile mosaic tile floor freestanding bathtub remodel in Charleston

Larry Taylor, Taylor Architectural Photography
Alcove shower - coastal blue tile and mosaic tile alcove shower idea in Miami

While we typically focus on high end homes, this small 1980's house in Stafford sold for under $200,000. We did a remodel and make ready for the homeowner prior to listing so they could take advantage of our hot market. This house is proof that good design can make inexpensive material selections look really good, and that you don't have to spend a fortune on a nice remodel. Floors: Emser Tile 6x24 Heritage Walnut Backsplash: Emser Tile 6x6 Ancient Tumbled Travertine Backsplash Insert: Emser Tile Lucente Grazia Mosaic 5/8" Bath Floors: Emser Tile 18x18 St Moritz Silver Bath Insert: Emser Tile Lucente Grazia Linear Kitchen Granite: Diamond Arrow Master Bath Granite: Diamond Arrow Guest Bath Granite: White Galaxy Wall Paint: PPG Grey Marble Trim Paint: PPG Arctic Cotton Ceiling Paint: PPG Arctic Cotton All Photos by Curtis Lawson

David Kingsbury, www.davidkingsburyphoto.com
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless l-shaped dark wood floor kitchen remodel in San Francisco with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island