This gem of a house was built in the 1950s, when its neighborhood undoubtedly felt remote. The university footprint has expanded in the 70 years since, however, and today this home sits on prime real estate—easy biking and reasonable walking distance to campus. When it went up for sale in 2017, it was largely unaltered. Our clients purchased it to renovate and resell, and while we all knew we'd need to add square footage to make it profitable, we also wanted to respect the neighborhood and the house’s own history. Swedes have a word that means “just the right amount”: lagom. It is a guiding philosophy for us at SYH, and especially applied in this renovation. Part of the soul of this house was about living in just the right amount of space. Super sizing wasn’t a thing in 1950s America. So, the solution emerged: keep the original rectangle, but add an L off the back. With no owner to design with and for, SYH created a layout to appeal to the masses. All public spaces are the back of the home--the new addition that extends into the property’s expansive backyard. A den and four smallish bedrooms are atypically located in the front of the house, in the original 1500 square feet. Lagom is behind that choice: conserve space in the rooms where you spend most of your time with your eyes shut. Put money and square footage toward the spaces in which you mostly have your eyes open. In the studio, we started calling this project the Mullet Ranch—business up front, party in the back. The front has a sleek but quiet effect, mimicking its original low-profile architecture street-side. It’s very Hoosier of us to keep appearances modest, we think. But get around to the back, and surprise! lofted ceilings and walls of windows. Gorgeous.

A Transitional Harvest

Steven Allen Designs, LLC

6 x 20 Gun Metal Tile in a harringbone pattern centered with Transitional Freestanding Tub & Kilimanjiaro Onyx Hung Slab Accented with a Custom Aluminum Frame. This Bathroom Highlights Bentwood Custom Cabinets, Designer Plumbing & Electrical Fixtures on Ice Pearl Quartzite

Contemporary Home

Patrick Widing Custom Homes

Chatham Hills Model - Modern Prairie

Old Town Design Group

This custom floor plan features 5 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, with the primary suite on the main level. This model home also includes a large front porch, outdoor living off of the great room, and an upper level loft.

Bathroom Remodeling No.21, Baltimore MD

VKB Kitchen & Bath

Vessel sinks are the latest trend in bathroom updates. This bathroom in Baltimore, Maryland highlights a beautiful mix of tile work as well! For more inspiration, visit VKB Kitchen & Bath for your remodel project or call us at (410) 290-9099.

2014 Homeshow

Morse Western Homes LLC

Hilton Bath Remodel

Jennifer Baldwin Design

A modern farmhouse bath remodel featuring a custom cabinet and a black and white tile motif.

Peterborough

Tile Direct Christchurch

Julie has used large format rectangle tiles (300x600mm) on all the wall to limit the amount of grout lines and also to give the room a larger and cleaner look. Metropolitan advances - Julie Lundy Emma Steel Photography

Ann Arbor Mother-in-Law Bathroom Remodel

KSI Kitchen & Bath

Ann Arbor homeowner was looking to remodel a bathroom for mother-in-law moving in. Merillat Masterpiece in Quarter Sawn Oak, Peppercorn finish. The countertops are Athena Granite, fixtures are in polished chrome, and the tile is all from Virginia Tile. The floor tile which looks like wood is Tabula Cenere 6x36 Rectified. It ties in beautifully with the soft brown tones in the shower of Stone Project Gold Falda Vein 12x24. The real show stopper here and focal point is the beautiful pepple accent running vertical to match with the floor - Random Cobbles Sterling MegaMix. The drop down bench (shown in upright position) on left makes it easy for Mom to maneuver in and out of the shower. Access - grab bars along the outside and inside shower walls provide needed assistance and serve also as towel racks.

South Calgary Residence - Bathroom

Uniik Design

Doppelwaschtisch

Innenarchitekturbüro Peter Hauto

Peter Hauto

Varley Residence 1, Unionville

Intrinsic Designs + Build Group

Myers Court - Showflat

Eerospace Ltd

Modern bathroom with freestanding bathtub and walk in shower in a residential development of 17 apartments. Dark herringbone tiles cover opposing walls.

Квартира в ЖК "HEADLINER"

Pascal Otlinghaus

TOTO　サザナ　HSシリーズ　１６１８　メーターモジュールサイズを選びました。【浴室洗面は夫担当でモダンに仕上げました。】タオル掛けは差額なしだったのでブラックをセレクト。タオル掛けの両端部分がブラックになってるという細かいこだわり…ｗ＾＾洗面器はクリアを選んで存在感を減らしました。洗剤やスポンジも白系を選んで壁になじませてます。全て吊るす収納で床置き０！掃除もラクで、いや～なカビやヌルヌルもありません。アクセントパネル　アースブラック周辺パネル　プリエホワイト

THE QUEEN ELIZABETH PROJECT

Carl Mattison Design

Josh Vick

Bay Village Home Remodel

KAS Interior Design

Client asked that Master Bath be an open concept design. Space includes his / her vanities, heated floor and frameless glass shower with steam unit. Hidden medicine cabinets camoflauged behind mirrors will open at the slightest touch.

Transformer la maison où l'on a grandi - Projet Singer

Mon Concept Habitation

Transformer la maison où l'on a grandi ⁠ Voilà un projet de rénovation un peu particulier. Il nous a été confié par Cyril qui a grandi avec sa famille dans ce joli 50 m². ⁠⁠ Aujourd'hui, ce bien lui appartient et il souhaitait se le réapproprier en rénovant chaque pièce. Coup de cœur pour la cuisine ouverte et sa petite verrière et la salle de bain black & white

The Cabana Home

Palmer Homes of SWFL

Bathroom Design Ideas with Brown Cabinets and Black Tile

If you’re looking for bathroom ideas, look no further than Houzz. Our image gallery brings you a large range of photos with inspiration for your viewing pleasure, and not only that - you can also save your ideas in ideabooks and find the professional that has done the job. When planning your bathroom design or update, start by collecting images of designs you like and take it from there. Whether you are designing your bathroom from scratch, redesigning, updating or simply decorating, you’ll be sure to find ideas for every possible scenario. And once you're ready, you can find the architect and/or builder to get the job done. But let’s start with the bathroom design basics.

How to Plan Your Bathroom Design

A good bathroom design brings together beauty and functionality. It reflects your personality in its style, colours, fittings and fixtures, but serves your needs to a tee both when you’re getting ready for work in the morning and when you want to wind down in your bathtub after a long day.

1 Collect Bathroom Ideas to Decide on Your Layout

Firstly, consider your space. Is it rectangular or are you working with a long, narrow room? This will determine how many wet walls you can accommodate, and if a bathtub can fit. For example, in a narrow room a freestanding bathtub may not work, and a one-wall layout that lines up shower, toilet and vanity on the same wall will make sense in most cases. (It’s also the most budget-friendly option in terms of plumbing). Maybe separate rooms for toilet and shower make sense? Maybe you want to work with a window above a bathtub or in the shower. You may live in an old house where you can keep some of the original character of the home, or you may be working with a small apartment space. All these considerations are vital in deciding on which layout will work best for you. Have a look at some popular ideas to get started.

2 Consider How You Use Your Bathroom

Once you’ve gathered some inspiration, have a think about who is using the room, and how they will be using it. A single guy needs a lot less storage than a teenage girl, and a family bathroom may need to consider elderly family members. Making your bathroom wheelchair accessible could save you thousands down the line. You may also want to accommodate a washer and dryer in the bathroom, since it’s where clothes are taken off frequently. Also consider safety and cleaning. Ensure no-one will slip and hurt themselves, and consider that many little tiles will make for many little nooks for grime to accumulate, whereas big surfaces like a sink that is integrated with the vanity counter, or a big mirror will make wiping down the surface much easier than having sinks sitting on top or an intricately designed mirror.

3 Your Style Determines The Colours and Fixtures You Choose

When looking at bathroom photos on Houzz, you’ll probably lean towards a certain style pretty soon. Are you into rustic charm, modern beach house style or a mix of styles? This will determine if you opt for whites, greys and blues or if you go for dark cabinets, black floor tiles or bronze fixtures. Specifically, you want to consider:

Tiling

Are you going to tile floors and walls? There’s so many possibilities, from your choice of tile to how they are laid. If you’re budget conscious, you may want to consider a wallpaper or paint for certain areas. A simple grey tile can make room for other elements to shine, while mosaics or a subway tile can make a great feature wall.

Lighting

Lighting doesn’t only look pretty, but can impact your bathroom experience significantly. The mirror is a special area you want to light well, so that you don’t miss any hair when shaving or can apply that perfect line to your eye.

Furniture & Fixtures

Pay attention to how colours of cabinets and floor can impact a room. You may want to consider a wooden floor for something different and pair it with simple white vanity and cabinets, or you may want to go for the steampunk look with bronze tubes and black walls. Consider what type of shower, bathtub (if any), toilet, sink and vanity you want. Maybe you have space for a generous spa with walk-in shower, or maybe you want a freestanding bath to be the feature of the room.