custom built-in cabinetry adds ample storage at this black and white bathroom, featuring mosaic wall tile and terrazzo flooring

This ensuite bathroom boasts a subtle black, grey, and white palette that lines the two rooms. Faucets, accessories, and shower fixtures are from Kohler's Purist collection in Satin Nickel. The commode, also from Kohler, is a One-Piece from the San Souci collection, making it easy to keep clean. All tile was sourced through our local Renaissance Tile dealer. Asian Statuary marble lines the floors, wall wainscot, and shower. Black honed marble 3x6 tiles create a border on the floor around the space while a 1x2 brick mosaic tops wainscot tile along the walls. The mosaic is also used on the shower floor. In the shower, there is an accented wall created from Venetian Waterjet mosaic with Hudson White and Black Honed material. A clear glass shower entry with brushed nickel clamps and hardware lets you see the design without sacrifice.

Powder room with patterned cement tile floors, custom shower doors, Slate wood stain vanity, toto toilet, wood and iron display tower.

Redesigning the shower/toilet area to increase natural light and space. Create an easy access and comfortable shower stall

Can you believe this bath used to have a tiny single vanity and freestanding tub? We transformed this bath with a spa like shower and wall hung vanity with plenty of storage.

Spa-like Guest Bathroom with walk-in shower

Primary Bathroom with custom floating vanity and steam shower

Powder bath with ceramic tile on wall for texture. Pendant lights replace sconces.

mid-century modern bathroom with terrazzo countertop, hexagonal sink, custom walnut mirror with white powder coated shelf, teal hexagonal ceramic tiles, Porcelanosa textured large format white tile, gray oak cabinet, Edison bulb sconce hanging light fixtures. Modernes Badezimmer aus der Mitte des Jahrhunderts mit Terrazzo-Arbeitsplatte, sechseckiges Waschbecken, maßgefertigter Spiegel aus Nussbaumholz mit weißer, pulverbeschichteter Ablage, sechseckige Keramikfliesen in Tealachs, großformatige weiße Fliesen mit Porcelanosa-Struktur, Schrank aus grauer Eiche, Hängeleuchten mit Edison-Glühbirne.

In Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns. When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated. The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances. We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy. In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving. White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe. The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.

Channel set shower glass avoids clips at the walls -the glass is inset into a channel between the tile in this master Bathroom

designed by Kitchen Distributors using Rutt cabinetry photos by Emily Minton Redfield