Corner shower - large modern black tile light wood floor corner shower idea in Baltimore with glass-front cabinets and yellow walls

Humphrey Photography
Corner shower - transitional beige tile and ceramic tile corner shower idea in St Louis with a two-piece toilet

Kids bath with transom window to hallway that has light to share.
Example of a mid-sized 1960s kids' multicolored tile and ceramic tile terrazzo floor, white floor, single-sink and vaulted ceiling alcove bathtub design in Portland with medium tone wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door, white countertops, a floating vanity and flat-panel cabinets

Zimmerman
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts 3/4 beige tile, blue tile and porcelain tile travertine floor doorless shower design in Santa Barbara with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and solid surface countertops

This was a gut remodel of a 1950’s 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1200-square-foot home. The main house was composed of two bedrooms with one bathroom, and a separate studio unit with a full bathroom was located in the backyard. The new owners, a family of 4, wanted to remove the studio unit and increase the square footage of the main house to include a new master suite, family room, and powder room while leaving enough space for the possible addition of a pool in the backyard down the road. We also expanded the kitchen and remodeled the kids’ shared bathroom. White Sands advised during the architectural stage of the project to perfect the layout and ensure enough space was carved out for the new kitchen, family room, and master bedroom. We designed a modified galley kitchen with a large eat-in island in the center. Custom cabinetry was key in making the layout work. To provide ample storage, we created a European-style larder pantry, which is flanked by full-height glass hutches and appliance garages to keep countertop gadgets concealed. The family room is anchored by a new fireplace, complete with custom built-ins flanking each side. The client’s goal for the overall aesthetic is very simple, classic coastal cottage. They wanted cutesy charm. They did not want anything fussy or fancy, requesting selections to be pared down and approachable. All tile and counter finishes selected were in timeless shapes and color palettes. We brought in color and personality with the accessories- cabinet hardware, mirrors, wallcoverings, and styling accessories.

This was a renovation to a historic Wallace Frost home in Birmingham, MI. We salvaged the existing bathroom tiles and repurposed them into tow of the bathrooms. We also had matching tiles made to help complete the finished design when necessary. A vintage sink was also sourced.

"Aging in Place" design = low step into shower, simple grab handles, a niche for shampoo that is easy to reach, no glass shower door, a small space easy to clean!

Inspiration for a small contemporary master beige tile and stone tile limestone floor bathroom remodel in Los Angeles with a vessel sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, wood countertops and white walls

Durston Saylor
Example of a large classic master light wood floor claw-foot bathtub design in New York with raised-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets and multicolored walls

Example of a large tuscan master beige tile and ceramic tile travertine floor and beige floor freestanding bathtub design in Houston with raised-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, an undermount sink and marble countertops

Example of a huge classic master white tile and stone tile marble floor bathroom design in Philadelphia with beaded inset cabinets, white cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and granite countertops

Photography by Miranda Estes.
Corner shower - small 1960s 3/4 yellow tile and ceramic tile pebble tile floor, gray floor and single-sink corner shower idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, terrazzo countertops, a hinged shower door and a floating vanity

This master bathroom renovation in Frisco was completed for a repeat USI Design & Remodeling client as part of a larger first-floor transformation of the home. The original bathroom reflected a very typical North Texas layout of its era — dark stained cabinetry, granite countertops, compartmentalized vanities, a built-in tub adjoining a framed shower, and separated spaces that no longer aligned with how the homeowners wanted to live. As their aesthetic evolved toward a more transitional and contemporary direction, the goal became less about replacing finishes and more about redefining the experience of the room itself. The project needed to feel calmer, more architectural, and far more intentional in how the space functioned visually and emotionally. One of the most important changes was removing the original shower curb and pony wall in favor of a fully open curbless shower with ultra-clear ½-inch heavy glass. Achieving that look required recessing the slab, re-floating the shower floor toward a linear drain, and engineering the space so the room would read as visually uninterrupted from end to end. Throughout the project, many of the design decisions were rooted in restraint rather than excess. The oversized 24x48 Porcelanosa flooring carries very little shade variation, creating a quieter visual field, while the cabinetry was executed in rift-sawn white oak specifically because it produces a far more controlled and consistent finish outcome than more common cuts of wood. In luxury projects, consistency itself becomes part of the refinement. The floating vanity was designed more like custom furniture than traditional cabinetry, utilizing waterfall mitered edges and fully reworked plumbing locations so both homeowners could share in having generous functional countertop space. The original makeup station was repurposed into integrated storage with powered drawers and concealed organization for everyday items such as blow dryers and flat irons. Along the vanity wall, wall-mounted plumbing fixtures were paired with ribbed natural marble surfaces — a detail that required intentional planning long before construction began. Rather than allowing the ribbed material to terminate awkwardly behind the fixtures, the backsplash and stone transitions were specifically designed to resolve those conditions cleanly. Those are the types of details that distinguish highly coordinated design-build work from projects that simply assemble materials together. While the room contains a significant amount of luxury detailing — from the freestanding tub and geoprism marble focal wall to the custom rift-sawn white oak closet doors and elongated mirrors that leverage the 11-foot ceiling heights — the project was always guided by quiet luxury rather than visual competition. Even the water closet enclosure was handled with restraint through the use of a satin-etched glass door rather than another heavy solid opening. The intent throughout was to create a bathroom that feels restorative and serene rather than overdesigned. In our view, the best luxury spaces are the ones that feel composed long after the initial impression wears off.

Beach style master mosaic tile floor, white floor and double-sink bathroom photo in Minneapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, yellow cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink, a hinged shower door and a built-in vanity

Photography by Miranda Estes.
Bathroom - small 1960s 3/4 yellow tile and ceramic tile pebble tile floor, single-sink and gray floor bathroom idea in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, terrazzo countertops, a hinged shower door, a floating vanity, white walls and an undermount sink

Alcove bathtub - small rustic 3/4 light wood floor alcove bathtub idea in Atlanta with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, a drop-in sink and laminate countertops

Lincoln Lighthill Architect employed several discrete updates that collectively transform this existing row house. At the heart of the home, a section of floor was removed at the top level to open up the existing stair and allow light from a new skylight to penetrate deep into the home. The stair itself received a new maple guardrail and planter, with a Fiddle-leaf fig tree growing up through the opening towards the skylight. On the top living level, an awkwardly located entrance to a full bathroom directly off the main stair was moved around the corner and out of the way by removing a little used tub from the bathroom, as well as an outdated heater in the back corner. This created a more discrete entrance to the existing, now half-bath, and opened up a space for a wall of pantry cabinets with built-in refrigerator, and an office nook at the rear of the house with a huge new awning window to let in light and air. Downstairs, the two existing bathrooms were reconfigured and recreated as dedicated master and kids baths. The kids bath uses yellow and white hexagonal Heath tile to create a pixelated celebration of color. The master bath, hidden behind a flush wall of walnut cabinetry, utilizes another Heath tile color to create a calming retreat. Throughout the home, walnut thin-ply cabinetry creates a strong contrast to the existing maple flooring, while the exposed blond edges of the material tie the two together. Rounded edges on integral pulls and door edges create pinstripe detailing that adds richness and a sense of playfulness to the design. This project was featured by Houzz: https://tinyurl.com/stn2hcze

Inspiration for a transitional bathroom remodel in Sacramento

The master bath with pebble accents, built-in bench, dual shower heads and sliced pebble flooring. Photography by Brandon Bamesberger
Example of a mid-sized transitional master gray tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile double shower design in Kansas City with tile countertops and beige walls