This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.

Aberdeen Model Home by Duke Homes

Duke Homes, Inc.

The master bathroom features a walk-in shower, freestanding tub and separate water closet. The custom cabinets provide a contrasting color as well as abundant storage.

Old Searsport, Belfast, Maine.

Modern & Contemporary Interior Design

The transformation of this room from a dark, tiny corner bedroom into a light, relaxing and luxurious master bathroom was magical and all it took was a velux window and updating the horse hair plaster with modern sheetrock. A small dark room became large enough to house a soaking tub big enough for two, a double vanity and towel storage. The oversized mirror reflects the skylight perfectly, making this a delightful room any time of day and an incredible spot to watch the stars from the tub on an evening.

Bank Street Residence

C. Kramer Interiors

photo by Read Mckendree

Lake Living

Teakwood Builders, Inc.

This spacious walk-in shower feels like it's own room thanks to the single stair entry and generous knee wall, but the partial glass wall keeps it connected to the rest of the room. An Artistic Tile Mosaic Tile adds texture and plenty of color as well Scott Bergmann Photography

Sherborn Master Bathroom Remodel

Harvey Remodeling LLC

PC: GregPremruPhotography

California Dreaming

Kingswood Custom Homes

Sleek and Neutral Style Bathroom Remodel

Shepel Homes - Kitchen and Bath

This sleek and neutral style bathroom gives you cleaner showering and tubbing while probing to eliminate that last little space at the back of the tub where mold and mildew can grow. The shower enclosure attaches directly to the tub, so you no longer have a gap between the wall and the tub, where grimy soap scum can build up. The master bathroom remodels a seamless wall tile matched nicely with dark wood tone cabinets. An undermount sink is combined with an undermount tub, creating continuity in the design of this spa-like retreat, and it is cost-effective too. Overall, the space looks shiny because of chrome hardware fixtures, making the retreat seem endlessly modern. The guest bathroom uses brushed nickel hardware and fixtures that give the space a subtler-softer look with white wave wall tiles which are elegant and graceful additions that enhance the natural light that differs from the masters' bathroom. And the cabinets in the guest bathroom are clean and simple with shaker finishes-edges.

Customer Projects

Encore

Kate Charlotte Photography, Courtesy of 86 Cannon

Beautiful Chaos Farmhouse

Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & Styling

Cottage Chic

Interior Design by Julie Johnson-Holland

Shaw Flooring Gallery

Home Flooring Design Centre

Meadowview Lane

A. Perry Homes

Forest View

Archetype Design Studio, LLC

The Master Bathroom features warm antique oak wide plank floors from Carlisle Flooring. Embossed tile wainscoting walls from Pratt and Larson envelopes the room as well as covers the shower walls. Custom vanity cabinets were painted and glazed in a light gray wash and were topped with a quartz countertop. The curvy silhouette of the mirrors as well as the embroidered window valance and area rug bring softness to the space. Motorized window shades allow for instant privacy for the claw foot tub in the bay.

Barton Creek Residence

Nix Group Architects

Japanese Guest Bathroom

Dunwoody Addition/Remodel

Arc & Angle Home Builders, LLC

nickel gap siding on walls, vessel mounted sinks, wood plank tile, Wellborne cabinetry

Water Oak

Carlton Edwards

The girl's bunk on the top level was to feel like a vintage attic. So the color pallet is a real muted soft blue-green that feels very historic. This suite incorporates a sleeping alcove, with four upholstered twin beds and concealed storage drawers. All the walls and ceilings are planked. A very playful, bright color scheme was chosen from the wall covering in the girl's bunk bath. In the bathroom a floating vanity was chosen, the detailing on the drawers is a random width and depth plank with an enlarged bead on the drawers. Countertops are a honed white marble and in the showers, are incorporated a glass tile to enhance the water and lake feel.

Elegant Guest Bathroom

Adeline Ray Design Studio

Marble and Glass accessories were used to enhance the gorgeous Marble vanity area. Grey cabinets and walls set a relaxing background for the touches of Greens and Blues sprinkled about. Custom patterned sheers were made for the small window for privacy, yet still allowing the natural light to come in. Crisp White towels and luxurious candles and bath soaps are organized in the cabinet for the Guests to enjoy. Photography by: Connie Anderson Photography

Powder Room

Coastal Signature Homes

The low country style is set in this powder room with the painted butt board walls, oyster shell mirror and the gorgeous hammered vessel sink. The soapstone countertop sets off the sink quite nicely. Great details!

Brione (BS)

GREENBUILD®

Bathroom Design Ideas with Grey Cabinets and Medium Hardwood Floors

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.