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.

Renovierung einer Altbau Wohnung in Berlin Charlottenburg

TAKK STUDIO

Die Anpassung des Innenraums war eine Herausforderung, da der ursprüngliche Raum (derzeit 140 m2) der Wohnung nur ein Teil des ursprünglichen Grundrisses aus der Vorkriegszeit ist, der etwa dreimal so groß war. Die vordere repräsentative Wohnung vor dem Zweiten Weltkrieg bestand aus mehreren großen Gästezimmern, einem Wohnzimmer, einem Raum für Bedienstete, Kücheneinrichtungen usw. Nach der Nachkriegsaufteilung verloren einige Räume ihre Funktion oder wurden chaotisch und hastig angepasst. Aus diesem Grund war eine der Annahmen der von Agi Kuczyńska entworfenen neuen Adaption die umfassende Rekonstruktion des Innenraums und dessen sinnvolle Funktion: Küche und Esszimmer wurden in den größten Raum verlegt. An die Stelle der ehemaligen Küche tritt jetzt ein eigenes Bad, dessen Eingang im Einbauschrank im Schlafzimmer des Eigentümers versteckt ist und für die Gäste unzugänglich und unsichtbar ist.

Spa-worthy Retreat

Denver Design Group

This bathroom is unrecognizable from the original. The footprint and layout are completely different. It has been remodeled into a large open space with beautiful materials and finishes.

Saratoga Bathroom

Granger Remodel & Design

Bathroom

Sherman & Co. Remodeling, LLC

Néo Haussmannien

VMID

Da un bicamere a un appartamento su due livelli - Progetto in corso

Spazi Fluidi

BAGNO COMPLETAMENTE RISTRUTTURATO CON PAVIMENTO IN PVC EFFETTO LEGNO E CEMENTINE IN GRES PORCELLANATO. SANITARI SOSPESI BIANCHI, PIATTO DOCCIA IN RESINA DA 160X80 CM E BOX DOCCIA SCORREVOLE

Mableton Custom Home

Hall Design Build

huntington harbour waterfront contemporary

Moss Yaw Design studio

custom shower at bright and white secondary bafheoom

Addition to Historic Chevy Chase Maryland House

Landis Architects | Builders

The hall bath is also slightly larger than the original footprint, and has an entry from a bedroom and the hall.

Brick House

Kimball Modern Design + Interiors

Farrington Wood

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

Dwight Myers Real Estate Photography

Luxuriously Accessible

Lenton Company, Inc.

A luxurious and accessible bathroom that will enable our clients to Live-in-Place for many years. The design and layout allows for ease of use and room to maneuver for someone physically challenged and a caretaker.

Laurelhurst Tudor

Ore Studios

Softly Inviting Master Bathroom with Wet Room

emma delon

This beautiful master bathroom features a spacious wet room and double vanity with lots of storage. Wood-look hexagon tiles with a linear drain were used for the shower floor. The white subway tile and soaker tub contrast beautifully against the deep textural grays of the floor, and the glass accent band around the space helps tie the whole look together. The double vanity was done in a deep soft grey with white marble-look quartz countertop with a grey vein to accent the cabinetry. Dark framed mirrors play off the dark accents in the floor tile and the chrome hardware and plumbing fixtures help elevate the look.

modern beach cottage / lantern village, dana point

Moss Yaw Design studio

green wall tile from heath ceramics complements custom terrazzo flooring from concrete collaborative

GUEST BATHROOM

RECODECO

GUESS BATHROOM 12x24 CRYSTAL GRIS POLISHED PORCELAIN TILE 10x28 CALYPSO WAVY BLANCO CERAMIC TILE SCHLUTER SHOWER SYSTEMS SCHLUTER PREFAB NICHE SCHLUTER PROFILES 60” PENSACOLA MODERN ACRYLIC ALCOVR WHITE SOAKING TUB DUAL FLUSH ELOBGATED 1-PIECE TOILET WITH SOFT-CLOSING SEAT AKDY ALUMINUM SHOWER PANEL TOWER 30” SAFETY GRAB BAR

The Emory - Primary Bath

Main Street Homes

A relaxing experience can be had in this spa-like master bathroom. Need extra space? With our primary bath you get to enjoy our two sink bathroom vanity with a spacious tiled shower! To create your design for an Emory floor plan, please go visit https://www.gomsh.com/plans/two-story-home/emory/ifp

shepard

MH Remodeling LLC

Shreveport Springlake Modern Bathroom

Jackson Construction, Inc.

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Ceramic 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.