After moving into a luxurious home in Ashburn, Virginia, the homeowners decided the master bathroom needed to be revamped. The existing whirlpool tub was far too big, the shower too small and the make-up area poorly designed. From a functional standpoint, they wanted lots of storage, his and her separate vanities with a large make-up area, better lighting, a large steam shower and a vaulted ceiling. Aesthetics were also important, however, and the lady of the house had always dreamed of having a Venetian style spa. Taking some space from an adjacent closet has allowed for a much larger shower stall with an arched transom window letting plenty of natural light into the space. Using various sizes of tumbled limestone to build its walls, it includes a rain shower head, a hand shower and body sprayers. A seating bench and storage niches make it easier to use. New plumbing was put in place to add a large vanity with upper glass cabinets for the man of the house, while one corner of the space was used to create a make-up desk complete with a seamless mirror and embedded sconce lights A free standing Neapolitan-style soaking tub with fluted columns and arched header is the real focal point of this space. Set among large corner windows, under a stylish chandelier, this elegant design sets this bathroom apart from any bathroom in its category.

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Mediterranean bathroom remodel Custom Design & Construction

This powder bathroom design was for Vicki Gunvalson of the Real Housewives of Orange County. The vanity came from Home Goods a few years ago and VG did not want to replace it, so I had Peter Bolton refinish it and give it new life through paint and a little added burlap to hide the interior of the open doors. The wall sconce light fixtures and Spanish hand painted mirror were another great antique store find here in San Diego. Interior Design by Leanne Michael Custom Wall & Vanity Finish by Peter Bolton Photography by Gail Owens

European-inspired compact bathroom, high rain glass window and spray foam insulation, travertine tile, wall-mounted towel warmer radiator, folding-frameless-two-thirds glass tub enclosure, digital shower controls, articulating showerhead, custom configured vanity, heated floor, feature-laden medicine cabinet and semi-recessed cabinet over the stool.

The master bathroom is designed with a large spa-like wet room with the soaking tub and shower overlooking Lake Washington. The wet room is tiled from floor to ceiling and is designed as a curb-less transition for aging-in-place. Photo: Image Arts Photography Design: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Construction: Thomas Jacobson Construction Interior Design: Gary Henderson Interiors

Lake Front Country Estate Master Bath, design by Tom Markalunas, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.

Cabinetry - Briggs Biscotti Veneer; Handles - 264mm SS Bar Handles from Zanda; Basins - Dado Peru; Tiles - Alabastrino (Asciano) 800 x 400 x 15mm by Milano Stone

Professionally staged master bathroom in a luxury home.