Colors coincide with the Master Bedroom to create a spa like Master Bath.

A teenager's bathroom gets a fun update with an industrial feel. The copper lights and bronze hardware pop on the white herringbone tile wall. The custom vanity has three working drawers to store it all with clean-lined pulls. Photography by Stephanie London Photography

From Attic to Awesome Many of the classic Tudor homes in Minneapolis are defined as 1 ½ stories. The ½ story is actually an attic; a space just below the roof and with a rough floor often used for storage and little more. The owners were looking to turn their attic into about 900 sq. ft. of functional living/bedroom space with a big bath, perfect for hosting overnight guests. This was a challenging project, considering the plan called for raising the roof and adding two large shed dormers. A structural engineer was consulted, and the appropriate construction measures were taken to address the support necessary from below, passing the required stringent building codes. The remodeling project took about four months and began with reframing many of the roof support elements and adding closed cell spray foam insulation throughout to make the space warm and watertight during cold Minnesota winters, as well as cool in the summer. You enter the room using a stairway enclosed with a white railing that offers a feeling of openness while providing a high degree of safety. A short hallway leading to the living area features white cabinets with shaker style flat panel doors – a design element repeated in the bath. Four pairs of South facing windows above the cabinets let in lots of South sunlight all year long. The 130 sq. ft. bath features soaking tub and open shower room with floor-to-ceiling 2-inch porcelain tiling. The custom heated floor and one wall is constructed using beautiful natural stone. The shower room floor is also the shower’s drain, giving this room an open feeling while providing the ultimate functionality. The other half of the bath consists of a toilet and pedestal sink flanked by two white shaker style cabinets with Granite countertops. A big skylight over the tub and another north facing window brightens this room and highlights the tiling with a shade of green that’s pleasing to the eye. The rest of the remodeling project is simply a large open living/bedroom space. Perhaps the most interesting feature of the room is the way the roof ties into the ceiling at many angles – a necessity because of the way the home was originally constructed. The before and after photos show how the construction method included the maximum amount of interior space, leaving the room without the “cramped” feeling too often associated with this kind of remodeling project. Another big feature of this space can be found in the use of skylights. A total of six skylights – in addition to eight South-facing windows – make this area warm and bright during the many months of winter when sunlight in Minnesota comes at a premium. The main living area offers several flexible design options, with space that can be used with bedroom and/or living room furniture with cozy areas for reading and entertainment. Recessed lighting on dimmers throughout the space balances daylight with room light for just the right atmosphere. The space is now ready for decorating with original artwork and furnishings. How would you furnish this space?

A teenager's bathroom gets a fun update with an industrial feel. The copper lights and bronze hardware pop on the white herringbone tile wall. The custom vanity has three working drawers to store it all with clean-lined pulls. Photography by Stephanie London Photography

A beautiful and elegant bathroom was restored in the attack of an antique home.

His & Her sinks with storage cabinets. A bright, modern light fixture completes the look.

Caroline von Weyher, Interior Designer, Willow & August Interiors

Rich wood cabinets and contrasting marble floors make this the perfect master bathroom to unwind in.

This remodel includes his and hers Plain & Fancy Custom free-standing vanities sitting on a multi-color penny tile floor. The stone tops, thresholds, and shelves are fabricated from Super White Quartzite slabs and coordinating polished nickel Brizo faucets grace each vanity top.

Homeowners favorite color on the wall contrasts gently with cool marble, and brings a touch of the outdoors to the inside. Paint Color, Tile Selections & Photo: Renee Adsitt / ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting Tile Contractor: Johan Miner

Eva Grimm, EVG Photography

Once a laundry room, I designed this 330 square foot vacation rental focusing on the bathroom as a spa retreat. It added an additional $11,000 on income because people came for the bathroom.