Traditional chrome primary bathroom in the heart of Towson. New calacatta marble with a black accent dot on the floors. Large marble tiles on the walls for a touch of a transitional design. Double bowl vanity to maximize the space. 40" towel warmer to keep the space toasty and a large 50" medicine cabinet to store every day needs.

Traditional master bathroom in need of both form and function update. Aging in place was a primary focus for the project. We changed out a large jacuzzi tub shower combination for large walk-in shower. The shower bench, handheld shower and grab bar make shower use universal. Lighted mirrors and an articulating shaving mirror boost visibility in the vanity area. Marble tile, both Carrara and Bardiglio, in various shapes add to the overall luxurious feel in the bathroom. Photos by Richard Leo Johnson of Atlantic Archives.

Our client had already done many renovations to their almost century-old, converted multi-family home. The master bathroom was one of the remaining projects on their list. We closed off the existing entry into the bathroom and removed the hall closet for better flow and to increase the overall square footage of the space. Just inside the new entry, we built a large vanity with quartz countertop, white maple cabinetry with crystal drawer pulls. The old tub was replaced with an oversized shower with bench seat. A mix of different shape and size Hampton Carrara polished marble tile is used for the shower and floor. The radiator and toilet were moved. The toilet now tucks neatly away behind the shower. Patchwork Random mosaic tiles were placed throughout the floor and shower wall to add a funky touch to this elegant bathroom. A cool pendant light fixture and Moen and Delta fixtures complete the space.

Hinged partially frosted glass door entrance to curbless shower with riverstone back wall and floor. Avorio fiorito brushed marble walls and ceiling. Oil rubbed bronze fixtures. Custom barnwood wall adornments and custom storage cabinetry.

Traditional chrome primary bathroom in the heart of Towson. New calacatta marble with a black accent dot on the floors. Large marble tiles on the walls for a touch of a transitional design. Double bowl vanity to maximize the space. 40" towel warmer to keep the space toasty and a large 50" medicine cabinet to store every day needs.

This fun, bright powder room is one of the first things you see as you enter the home. Wallpapering the ceiling, and the oversized mirror, makes the space feel larger.

These homeowners came to us to renovate a number of areas of their home. In their formal powder bath they wanted a sophisticated polished room that was elegant and custom in design. The formal powder was designed around stunning marble and gold wall tile with a custom starburst layout coming from behind the center of the birds nest round brass mirror. A white floating quartz countertop houses a vessel bowl sink and vessel bowl height faucet in polished nickel, wood panel and molding’s were painted black with a gold leaf detail which carried over to the ceiling for the WOW.

This "powder bath" is the only bathroom for downstairs guests in this gorgeous home, so we really had to give it some pop! Although labeled as a powder, there is actually a walk in shower in the room. We went with a calming blue palette with compliments of white, Calacatta gold marble, and french gold fixtures. See item list below! Cabinetry: Cabico Elmwood Series, Venture door in Polo Blue Diamond Gloss Hardware: Kohler Margaux knob, vibrant french gold Counter: Caesarstone 3cm quartz in Pure White Sink: Kohler Briolette vessel sink in Translucent Sandalwood Faucet: Kohler Margaux tall single handle, vibrant french gold Shower set: Kohler Margaux Rite-Temp shower valve & trim, vibrant french gold Commode: Toto Vespin II elongated front with softc-close seat Tile: Interceramic Calacatta Gold series - 12x24 honed in diagonal lay on floor, 4x12 brick lay in shower sides, arrow mosaic on back shower wall, 1" mosaic on floor and in shampoo box Accessories: Kohler Margaux series in vibrant french gold Sconces: Restoration Hardware Aquitaine Sconces in bronze Wallpaper: Koroseal Tiburon Shagreen in Fathom

High end finishes like marble, glass and gold fixtures really elevated this bathroom’s previously “coHage-y” look. The space was expanded by pushing into a bathroom on an adjoining wall, ( See POW-der Room project). The other bathroom scaled down to become a powder room, leaving ample space for this primary bath to become the elegant retreat that the owner wanted.

Deborah DeGraffenreid

www.nestkbhomedesign.com Photos: Linda McKee Classic white vanity with inset cabinetry, mirrored doors and bow front sink base.

The luxury of marble and custom cabinetry make this master bath special. Frosted glass wall panel separates the toilet from the rest of the bath. Don Pearse Photographers Inc.