Textured tile shower has a linear drain and a rainhead with a hand held, in addition to a shower niche and 2 benches for a relaxing shower experience. Photos by Chris Veith

Modern Bathroom with Skylight. Townhouse renovation by Ben Herzog. Photography by Marco Valencia.

Spacious custom bath, with a beautiful silver tile feature wall, going from floor to ceiling.

BiglarKinyan Design - Toronto

The different elements in the cabana bath make it very charming.

About five years ago, these homeowners saw the potential in a brick-and-oak-heavy, wallpaper-bedecked, 1990s-in-all-the-wrong-ways home tucked in a wooded patch among fields somewhere between Indianapolis and Bloomington. Their first project with SYH was a kitchen remodel, a total overhaul completed by JL Benton Contracting, that added color and function for this family of three (not counting the cats). A couple years later, they were knocking on our door again to strip the ensuite bedroom of its ruffled valences and red carpet—a bold choice that ran right into the bathroom (!)—and make it a serene retreat. Color and function proved the goals yet again, and JL Benton was back to make the design reality. The clients thoughtfully chose to maximize their budget in order to get a whole lot of bells and whistles—details that undeniably change their daily experience of the space. The fantastic zero-entry shower is composed of handmade tile from Heath Ceramics of California. A window where the was none, a handsome teak bench, thoughtful niches, and Kohler fixtures in vibrant brushed nickel finish complete the shower. Custom mirrors and cabinetry by Stoll’s Woodworking, in both the bathroom and closet, elevate the whole design. What you don't see: heated floors, which everybody needs in Indiana. Contractor: JL Benton Contracting Cabinetry: Stoll's Woodworking Photographer: Michiko Owaki

Urban Renewal Basement complete with barn doors, beams, hammered farmhouse sink, industrial lighting with flashes of blue accents and 3rd floor build out

This home was built in 1904 in the historic district of Ladd’s Addition, Portland’s oldest planned residential development. Right Arm Construction remodeled the kitchen, entryway/pantry, powder bath and main bath. Also included was structural work in the basement and upgrading the plumbing and electrical. Finishes include: Countertops for all vanities- Pental Quartz, Color: Altea Kitchen cabinetry: Custom: inlay, shaker style. Trim: CVG Fir Custom shelving in Kitchen-Fir with custom fabricated steel brackets Bath Vanities: Custom: CVG Fir Tile: United Tile Powder Bath Floor: hex tile from Oregon Tile & Marble Light Fixtures for Kitchen & Powder Room: Rejuvenation Light Fixtures Bathroom: Schoolhouse Electric Flooring: White Oak

This Zen-like contemporary master bathroom is unique in many ways. From the large free-standing Roman tub within the oversized shower stall to the floating wall-hung extra wide custom vanity cabinet with custom polished concrete trough sink and teak inserts this bathroom is a stand-out. There is glass everywhere from the frosted tempered glass backsplash to the miniature subway glass wall tiles lining the large L-shaped niche area set within the shower to the frosted transom light set into the wall above the entrance (not shown). The floor of the bathroom and walls of the shower area are large 2' x 2' grey textured ceramic tiles with the appearance of concrete. Photography by Max Sall

Designer: Maxine Tissenbaum

Landmarked townhouse gut renovation. Master bathroom with white wainscoting, subway tile, and black and white design.