Photo: Patrick O'Malley

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Vanity: Custom Wood Vanity Design with Corian Counter Top and Backsplash (Rethink Design Studio, AWD Savannah) Vanity Hardware: Ripe Melon Pull - Anthropologie Faucet: Rubinet Raven Line w/ White Lever Sink: 19x16 Oval Undermount - Mansfield Mirror: Angelica - Made Goods Wall Sconce: Robert Abbey Floor Tile: Blue Porcelain Penny Round Shower Tile: 3x6 Porcelain Subway Tile Shower System: Rubinet (polished nickel)

A cramped and compartmentalized master bath was turned into a lavish spa bath retreat in this Northwest Suburban home. Removing a tight walk in closet and opening up the master bath to the adjacent no longer needed children’s bedroom allowed for the new master closet to flow effortlessly out of the now expansive master bath. A corner angled shower allows ample space for showering with a convenient bench seat that extends directly into the whirlpool tub deck. Herringbone tumbled marble tile underfoot creates a beautiful pattern that is repeated in the heated bathroom floor. The toilet becomes unobtrusive as it hides behind a half wall behind the door to the master bedroom, and a slight niche takes its place to hold a decorative accent. The sink wall becomes a work of art with a furniture-looking vanity graced with a functional decorative inset center cabinet and two striking marble vessel bowls with wall mounted faucets and decorative light fixtures. A delicate water fall edge on the marble counter top completes the artistic detailing. A new doorway between rooms opens up the master bath to a new His and Hers walk-in closet, complete with an island, a makeup table, a full length mirror and even a window seat.

photos by Greg Premru

Guest Bathroom. Photo by Dan Arnold

The homeowners wanted a lot in this medium-sized bathroom. They requested a stacking washer and dryer, a place for the ironing board, as much storage as possible along with the mandatory toilet, shower and double vanity. A custom unit spans the whole wall, incorporating the washer and dryer unit in with the vanity. The washer and dryer can be hidden when not in use. The pocket doors can be opened and slid back within the unit when in use, so that the doors are out of the way and also allowing for the needed ventilation when the washer and dryer are in use. Pull-out storage beside the washer and dryer holds laundry supplies as well as an ironing board and iron. Quartz countertops and marble floors add to the luxurious look of this space.

Speaking to the functionality of the space, the client wanted a shower that was multi-functional, easy to use, and easy to access. Going with a custom operable glass enclosure, the glass allows for the shower space to remain enclosed, and at the same time easily accessible.

Master Bathroom

This homeowner wanted to transform her upstairs area into a beautiful beach themed oasis. An empty-nester, she decided to transform one bedroom into a master closet. The master bathroom includes marble tile with a heated floor. The Jack & Jill hall bathroom includes turquoise blue cabinets for a fun pop of color. The bedrooms all have a beach-like feel from the lighting fixtures, to the curtains, or the bed spreads. Photography by Lindsay Salazar

Seth Rayburn

Walk in from the welcoming covered front porch to a perfect blend of comfort and style in this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom bungalow. Once you have seen the optional trim roc coffered ceiling you will want to make this home your own. The kitchen is the focus point of this open-concept design. The kitchen breakfast bar, large dining room and spacious living room make this home perfect for entertaining friends and family. Additional windows bring in the warmth of natural light to all 3 bedrooms. The master bedroom has a full ensuite while the other two bedrooms share a jack-and-jill bathroom. Factory built homes by Quality Homes. www.qualityhomes.ca

This Master Bathroom was a small narrow room, that also included a small walk-in closet and linen closet. We redesigned the bathroom layout and accessed the guest bedroom adjacent to create a stunning Master Bathroom suite, complete with full walk-in custom closet and dressing area. Custom cabinetry was designed to create fabulous clean lines, with detailed hardware and custom upper cabinets for hidden storage. The cabinet was given a delicate rub-through finish with a light blue background shown subtly through the rub-through process, to compliment the walls, and them finished with an overall cream to compliment the lighting, tub and basins. All lighting was carefully selected to accent the space while recessed cans were relocated to provide better lighting dispersed more evenly throughout the space. White carrera marble was custom cut and beveled to create a seamless transition throughout the room and enlarge the entire space.

This beautiful master bathroom combines both traditional and contemporary elements to create a relaxing, light-filled spa-like experience.

Photography: Anna Zagorodna