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I choose this fun black and white snow leopard paper and coordinating fabric which is perfect for a bathroom because it's indoor/outdoor. Painted the cabinets and refreshed all of the trim to compliment the beautiful existing tile which is in perfect condition. Some things don't need to change!

Updated hall bathroom with existing floor and wall tile

A serious refresh was in order for this shared bathroom, and the overhaul of this space was well worth it. Yummy, authentic, zellige tile give such a warm and inviting feel to the tub/ shower alcove while the large format porcelain tile flooring has a classic feel. We designed the vanity to account for a double trough sink, storage below, and even a concealed step stool (hidden in the base of the vanity) for the kiddos who can't quite reach the sink yet.

A fun color palette that is also timeless was the goal in this kids' bathroom. The yellow tile is a color called Dandelion from Mercury Mosaics, handmade in America and gently variegated. The color also speaks of school busses and orange juice – sort of a little bit of orange mixed in there with the yellow. The niche is elongated and dimensioned precisely to showcase the black and white Moroccan tile from Fireclay tile, and the sides, top, and bottom of the niche are a honed black granite that really makes the pattern pop. The technique of using granite, marble, or quartz to frame a shower niche is also preferable to using tile if you want to minimize grout lines that you'll have to clean. The black onyx finish of the shower fixtures picks up the granite color as well and are offset with a white acrylic tub and vertical side wall tiles in a bright white.

Not every bathroom needs to feel weighed down by cabinetry or other functional elements. With a little imagination they can seem to defy gravity. This bathroom uses wall-mounted base cabinets, accent lighting, a ceiling-mounted tub-filler and slim ceiling track for the shower curtain to achieve an expanded feeling. This technique can be used in a spacious master bath or a tiny powder room.

Gayle Hibbert

Complete gut renovation of a hundred year old brick rowhouse to create a modern aesthetic and open floor plan . . . and extra space for the craft brew operation. Photography: Katherine Ma, Studio by MAK

corner shot showing how all the new facelift elements come together with the existing bright tiles.