ASID Design Excellence First Place Residential – Kitchen and Bathroom: Michael Merrill Design Studio was approached three years ago by the homeowner to redesign her kitchen. Although she was dissatisfied with some aspects of her home, she still loved it dearly. As we discovered her passion for design, we began to rework her entire home--room by room, top to bottom.

Remodel and addition to classic California bungalow.
Freestanding bathtub - 1960s master blue tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and blue floor freestanding bathtub idea in Los Angeles with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Jignesh Jhaveri
Bedroom - small contemporary master concrete floor bedroom idea in Pune with gray walls

Small beach style gray tile and glass tile porcelain tile alcove bathtub photo in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Inspiration for a small contemporary beige tile and stone tile light wood floor and beige floor powder room remodel in Miami with an integrated sink, white walls, open cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, quartzite countertops and white countertops

A large window of edged glass brings in diffused light without sacrificing privacy. Two tall medicine cabinets hover in front are actually hung from the header. Long skylight directly above the counter fills the room with natural light. A wide ribbon of shimmery blue terrazzo tiles flows from the back wall of the tub, across the floor, and up the back of the wall hung toilet on the opposite side of the room. Bax+Towner photography

Jim Bartsch
Example of a trendy master travertine floor corner shower design in Denver with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, marble countertops and a one-piece toilet

Poulin Design Center
Small minimalist 3/4 white tile and stone slab ceramic tile and white floor doorless shower photo in Albuquerque with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white walls, an integrated sink, solid surface countertops and white countertops

Mid-sized elegant 3/4 ceramic tile alcove shower photo in Philadelphia with white walls

Designer: Fumiko Faiman, Photographer: Jeri Koegel
Small trendy gray tile and porcelain tile porcelain tile and black floor tub/shower combo photo in Orange County with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray walls, an integrated sink, a two-piece toilet, a hinged shower door and quartz countertops

Inspiration for a small rustic 3/4 multicolored tile and mosaic tile travertine floor alcove shower remodel in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, beige walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

We started with a traditional, builder grade bathroom and re-imagined the space to become a beautiful steam shower retreat. The original layout had a the acrylic tub at the bathroom entrance on the left with the vanity and toilet toward the window. We replace the casement window with a glass block and removed a closet and expanded the area for the new shower. The shower base is recessed to achieve a barrier free entrance. This spa has a steam unit as well as dual rain heads controlled independently. There is a floating tiled bench with four body jets on separate controls. The custom wall mounted vanity is perfectly integrated with a Vanico over counter sink. Two wall mounted fixtures provide a sleek look with the practical functionality of a dual sink configuration. A matching tall linen maximises storage. There is also a heated wall mounted towel warmer on a digital timer thermostat. We added a pocket door to the adjacent bedroom to provide convenient private access for guests.

We started with a traditional, builder grade bathroom and re-imagined the space to become a beautiful steam shower retreat. The original layout had a the acrylic tub at the bathroom entrance on the left with the vanity and toilet toward the window. We replace the casement window with a glass block and removed a closet and expanded the area for the new shower. The shower base is recessed to achieve a barrier free entrance. This spa has a steam unit as well as dual rain heads controlled independently. There is a floating tiled bench with four body jets on separate controls. The custom wall mounted vanity is perfectly integrated with a Vanico over counter sink. Two wall mounted fixtures provide a sleek look with the practical functionality of a dual sink configuration. A matching tall linen maximises storage. There is also a heated wall mounted towel warmer on a digital timer thermostat. We added a pocket door to the adjacent bedroom to provide convenient private access for guests.

Photography: Mia Baxter Smail
Trendy master beige tile and cement tile porcelain tile and beige floor double shower photo in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

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Direct replacement guest bathroom. Removed existing fiberglass tub unit and replaced with a stall shower
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Master bathroom with grey wood shaker vanity. Freestanding soaker tub. Oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Window shutters. Large glass corner shower with pebble floor.

Walk-in shower - small contemporary 3/4 beige tile and porcelain tile concrete floor and gray floor walk-in shower idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, solid surface countertops and a hinged shower door

Inspiration for a transitional laundry room remodel in Toronto with shaker cabinets and blue cabinets