The Master Bath was put in the place of the former summer kitchen. This large space features a reclaimed and refinished claw-foot tub and marble throughout for a vintage, yet modern approach. Photography by Josh Vick

Classic master bathroom

This lovely Victorian house in Battersea was tired and dated before we opened it up and reconfigured the layout. We added a full width extension with Crittal doors to create an open plan kitchen/diner/play area for the family, and added a handsome deVOL shaker kitchen.

The counter top and shower surround are matching quartz. The floor is original, and the fixtures are nickle brass to match the original fixtures. Concealed in the tile work is a removable access panel for the shower fixtures

This spacious Owner's Bath was created to maximize the natural lighting coming from the south-facing windows. . Marble flooring with a mosaic rug inset anchors the room. His and Her Vanities face each other. Large Glass shower with Bench is open to the rest of the bath. Photo by Spacecrafting.

A&E Construction. This traditional bathroom remodel features stunning marble tile in complimentary subway and herringbone patterns. The freestanding clawfoot tub and outstanding view of the exterior forest areas are the focal points of this peaceful space.

classic, claw-foot tub, gray marble, hexagon tiles, master suite, polished nickel, serene, timeless, white wainscoting

Susie Lowe

Large walk in shower like an outdoor shower in a river with the honed pebble floor. The entry to the shower follows the same theme as the main entry using a barn style door. Choice of water controls by Rohl let the user switch from Rainhead to wall or hand held. Photos by Chris Veith

Carolyn Patterson

Victorian Inspired Philadelphia Bathroom - What a major change from a tiny harvest gold bathroom into a functional and stylish bathroom built with custom tile and millwork.

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 As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings.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!

A laundry space and adjacent closet were reconfigured to create space for an updated hall bath, featuring period windows in the Edwardian-era Fan rowhouse. The carrara basketweave floor tile is bordered with 4 x 12 carrara. The James Martin Brittany vanity in Victory blue has a custom carrara top. The shower and wall adjacent to the vintage clawfoot tub are covered in ceramic 4 x 10 subway tiles.