Bathroom
concrete shelving system is nice & versatile. possible as a low rail around our deck?
nice color choices, especially like the wallpaper. Black tub/shower? not sure about BUT a black & white & green like this in a very bright hall bath might be nice
After: Facing a simple alcove bathtub with a custom teak apron helped Mango Design Co’s Tanya Mclean and Nichole Skladan give this room the midcentury modern style their clients desired. The apron, on a tub with an integral backrest from Duravit’s Starck collection, is coated with a clear marine-grade sealer for water resistance. Kohler’s Purist faucets in brushed gold tie in to the aesthetic. The finish also appears on the actuator of the dual-flush toilet from Kohler’s Persuade line.
Wilson maximized the tight space by utilizing a wall-mounted sink faucet and recessing the mirrored medicine cabinets, the towel bar and the ample shampoo niche. The glass-tiled shower’s clear enclosure and a white laminated glass bathroom door let natural light from the new skylight and awning window filter through.
vertical orientation of elongated tile adds height. Lemon Yellow and Soft Gray I know many people who have gray fatigue, but I still like working it in, especially when used as a neutral backdrop to other more assertive colors. This floating vanity in a citrus yellow adds personality and charm to this sophisticated bathroom. Tip: Use a soft neutral for items that are expensive and difficult to update (like tile) and then go wild with color for the things that are easy and affordable to redo.
bookcase in tub! Sunny Yellow I predict we’ll see more and more homeowners adding yellow into their homes in an effort to encourage a sense of happiness, hope and optimism. Especially when combined with natural light from a large window or skylight, a healthy dose of this happy hue really hits the spot. Tip: If you mix different tiles on the same wall, make sure they’re all the same thickness to avoid a trickier (and more expensive) installation job.
Tropical Turquoise Whether it’s trending or not, turquoise is a color I continue to love, I think because it calls to mind lounging alongside clear, beautiful water in distant, warm locales. For that reason it’s a great hue to include in your bathroom, where you can take a mental vacation in your bathtub. Tip: Before you pass on a tile you love because of its price tag, calculate just how much you’ll need for the job. You might be surprised at how affordable it can be if you have large windows, mirrors, a bathtub, etc., taking up square footage that won’t be tiled.
The oval 59-inch-long acrylic freestanding tub features a shiny black exterior and a wall-mounted tub filler. The black-and-white tub, picked by the homeowners early on, helped inspire the overall color palette in the room. “They’re the hippest people,” Morris says of the couple. “They’re well-traveled and had specific ideas of what they wanted for this space. We wanted it to feel special, like they were on a vacation when they’re here.”
Morris replaced the dark wood floor with 12-by-24-inch carbon-colored porcelain tiles that have a bit of texture. “The pattern of the floor tile helps draw your eye in,” she says. “When you have a light room and go darker on the floor, it visually helps push the space out.” White 3-by-12-inch tile in a herringbone pattern on the vanity wall and bright white wall paint (Snowfall White by Benjamin Moore) enhance the abundant natural light. “They wanted it to feel not quite hotel chic but have a lot of design value,” Morris says. large bathroom but nice tile concepts
The bottom of the partial wall also lines up with the bottom of the mirrored medicine cabinets. Vanity drawers and medicine cabinets provide smart storage that cuts down on countertop clutter. The streamlined layout, modern fixtures and neutral tones make the minimalist homeowner happy, while the accent wall gives the room a splash of cheerful aqua for the color-loving maximalist.
Rapoport broke the master bathroom into two spaces with another clever use of lines. The partial wall on the right stops short of meeting the vanity, separated by a clear glass panel. The thickness of that partial wall continues overhead, much like the bedroom soffit does. This visually divides the bathroom into two spaces with the same framing strategy the architect used in other areas of the home. “I tried to get the eye to extend as much as possible,” she says. “And this division created a light and bright inner sanctum.” The lower part of the ceiling lines up with a pony wall between the tub and shower. This also emphasizes the feeling of two spaces. The top of the pony wall wraps the corner to become a shelf that serves the bathtub. The niche below the shelf is filled with aqua tile that matches the accent wall color. These kinds of subtle details create an eye-pleasing, streamlined look.
neat ideas for master bath
combo tub/shower...built in towel rack....window in shower....deep & functional shower shelf
he new hall bath feels larger than its 41 square feet. Because the space is for guests and therefore doesn’t have the storage requirements of a bathroom used by multiple people on a daily basis, McGuill was able to use a beautiful marble pedestal sink that makes the room feel more open. Using lots of white also gives things a light and airy feel. The couple wanted a tub-shower combo to accommodate guests with little ones. As for style, McGuill kept it simple and elegant. The clean lines of the tile, tub and sink have a crisp look. The marble of the sink makes a luxurious statement, while polished chrome accents add shine. The slate floor anchors the room in a dark color that contrasts with all the white. The running bond pattern of the long floor tiles emphasizes the length of the room and makes it feel wider.
nice touches & layout ideas
Potential to make a hall bath incorporated into a master bath.....sliding barn door to make the separation only when needed? Here’s a look at the “before” floor plan, at left, and the “after” floor plan. You can see how repositioning the tub and reconfiguring the shower created a better use of space, while the elegant new finishes took care of the rest. “We wanted a design that would stand the test of time,” Lynn says. “This is a fresher, less cluttered and more comfortable space.”
nice shower niches - below height easier to keep & clean. certainly more clutter free on the eye
easy to clean & use?
If eye-catching is what you want, installing a wall full of graphic tile is one sure way to get it. In this space by Regan Baker Design, bold blue-and-white tile runs from floor to ceiling, setting off the white tub, colorful rug and architectural lines. Tip: Invest in a swiveling wet mop to clean around a freestanding tub positioned close to the wall.
If an interior courtyard or an epic view isn’t applicable to your home, perhaps a mini garden just outside the bathroom can bring some of the same magic within reach. In this master bath from Susan Jay Design, a walled-in patio provides a lush, indoor-outdoor feel without sacrificing privacy or eating up square footage. Tip: Concerned about slipping? Opt for a tub with a wider rim, such as the one shown here. This style is easier to grip, and you can even sit on the edge and swing in your legs when entering and exiting the tub. For extra support, consider placing your bathtub near a wall and installing a grab bar.
Waterproofed wood can make a tub that’s both beautiful and practical. In this Bali-inspired space by Concept Renovations, a wooden tub sits at the end of a long, narrow bathroom, framed by a tall window and a custom wall treatment. Tip: Positioning the bathtub away from the more frequently traveled path from shower to vanity means that it’s out of the way when you’re not using it and that it provides seclusion when you’re ready for a soak.
way to support a free standing tub - build a frame around it!
Tip: If you have the room, an angled tub, pictured, or one positioned with a bit of extra space between the tub and the wall will make for easier cleaning.
Open concept bathroom! Kathe Lison and Christopher Cokinos restored their 1880s adobe building in Tucson. In their master bathroom, the couple created an open wet-room layout with a claw-foot tub. They walled in the shower and tub on two sides and covered the floor in geometric black-and-white cement tiles. (Since the original Houzz story about their home was published in April 2018, they have since sold it to actress Diane Keaton.)
The guest bathroom in Lison and Cokinos’ home features green hexagonal cement tile with a starburst pattern. The tile makes a striking visual statement and complements the earthy style.
Peel & Stick wall coverings Interior design blogger Hayley Stuart lives with her family in a rental cottage in the Hampshire area of England. “Our bathroom was my most recent project,” Stuart says. “After using tile stickers in the kitchen, I knew they would be a great option for here, and I managed to find some Victorian-style ones,” she says. Once rather dull, the space is now an inviting sanctuary.
I like the solid clane green wall. Also shower control just inside the door, easy to reach to turn on and warm up (not directly under the shower head, where you get wet when you turn on the water) Riccio helped the couple choose their finishes, including the handmade green ceramic tiles from Fireclay Tile, the brass fixtures and the hexagonal floor tile. “The bathroom now feels like a spa,” Elaine says. “I love the brass accents and that the water on the shower turns on on one wall adjacent to the shower head.”
simple sink I like BUT lacking storage
Nice squeeze act & seems functional too The top floor of the Frahers’ renovated Victorian row house includes a bathroom with a fixed roof light above the shower to bring in natural light. The herringbone subway tile pattern has a dynamic effect, and the faucets and towel bars feature the floor’s Kelly green accent. The sink is a custom dark gray concrete to match the sink in the second-floor bathroom.
Jaclyn and Joe Dowdle completely transformed the master bathroom in their 1976 ranch in Austin. The existing master bathroom was functional, but the couple wanted to update the style and make it larger. “The big surprise was we found out the hot water line to the master bath was undersized. The water heater is on the other side of the house,” Joe says. “Our plumber said we could go to the store and come back before the water got hot. So we added a tankless water heater to serve the master bath.” To create a “retro Palm Springs” vibe in terms of style, the homeowners added a tropical wallpaper to contrast with the primarily black-and-white space. The walk-in shower wet room features a claw-foot tub in the corner (not pictured). “There wasn’t a good use of space in the master bedroom and bathroom, and so we overhauled those two rooms. We added a walk-in shower and closet to better use the space, and it turned out incredible,” Joe says. A white double vanity features brass hexagon-shaped knobs and drawer pulls.
layout idea, toilet off in corner not easily seen
Ggem reconfigured the floor plan to make the guest bath en suite and changed its layout accordingly. Though tiny, its custom details make it special. The vanity is limestone with an integrated sink. Thanks to meticulous pattern matching, it looks as if it was carved from one large block of stone. Ggem worked with the stone fabricator to get it just right; the contractor added the walnut shelf below.
Lugbill looked through inspiration photos and reviewed materials with her clients to come up with the palette. They landed on a watery blue, textured tile to create a focal point on the back wall. “This makes the space appear larger by creating a continuous sightline between the shower and the rest of the bathroom,” Lugbill says. The floor tiles are large-format. “They have a linen texture to them that feels luxurious against your feet while adding a subtle grip for additional safety in a wet space,” the designer says. “We decided to use the same floor tile in the shower but in a smaller format. This again made the space feel larger with another continuous sightline.”
spa like bath
Shower features. Graphic large-format wall tile. Curbless entry. Frameless tempered-glass panels. Built-in bench with handheld shower. Recessed niche below rain shower head. Trench drain on back wall. Other special features. Vessel bathtub with floor-mounted filler. Designer tips. “With the back wall of the shower as a focal point for the room, it was decided to keep the layout symmetrical and free from all distractions, such as grab bars and plumbing trim,” designer David Ludwig says. “Showers tend to collect clutter, so a niche and bench were included as concealed repositories for common clutter items.” “Uh-oh” moment. The only way to add new plumbing for this master bathroom was laterally through the ceiling over the entryway of the home and to an existing exterior-wall bump-out. The design-and-build team was concerned about plumbing noise right over the entry, and used cast iron drain lines to minimize the noise.
clean lines, drawer on bottom
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