View of left side of wet room and soaking tub with chrome tub filler. Plenty of natural light fills the space and the room has layers of texture by incorporating wood, tile, glass and patterned wallpaper, which adds visual interest. Jessica Dauray - photography

This Houston bathroom features polished chrome and a black-and-white palette, lending plenty of glamour and visual drama. "We incorporated many of the latest bathroom design trends - like the metallic finish on the claw feet of the tub; crisp, bright whites and the oversized tiles on the shower wall," says Outdoor Homescapes' interior project designer, Lisha Maxey. "But the overall look is classic and elegant and will hold up well for years to come." As you can see from the "before" pictures, this 300-square foot, long, narrow space has come a long way from its outdated, wallpaper-bordered beginnings. "The client - a Houston woman who works as a physician's assistant - had absolutely no idea what to do with her bathroom - she just knew she wanted it updated," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. "Lisha did a tremendous job helping this woman find her own personal style while keeping the project enjoyable and organized." Let's start the tour with the new, updated floors. Black-and-white Carrara marble mosaic tile has replaced the old 8-inch tiles. (All the tile, by the way, came from Floor & Décor. So did the granite countertop.) The walls, meanwhile, have gone from ho-hum beige to Agreeable Gray by Sherwin Williams. (The trim is Reflective White, also by Sherwin Williams.) Polished "Absolute Black" granite now gleams where the pink-and-gray marble countertops used to be; white vessel bowls have replaced the black undermount black sinks and the cabinets got an update with glass-and-chrome knobs and pulls (note the matching towel bars): The outdated black tub also had to go. In its place we put a doorless shower. Across from the shower sits a claw foot tub - a 66' inch Sanford cast iron model in black, with polished chrome Imperial feet. "The waincoting behind it and chandelier above it," notes Maxey, "adds an upscale, finished look and defines the tub area as a separate space." The shower wall features 6 x 18-inch tiles in a brick pattern - "White Ice" porcelain tile on top, "Absolute Black" granite on the bottom. A beautiful tile mosaic border - Bianco Carrara basketweave marble - serves as an accent ribbon between the two. Covering the shower floor - a classic white porcelain hexagon tile. Mounted above - a polished chrome European rainshower head. "As always, the client was able to look at - and make changes to - 3D renderings showing how the bathroom would look from every angle when done," says Franks. "Having that kind of control over the details has been crucial to our client satisfaction," says Franks. "And it's definitely paid off for us, in all our great reviews on Houzz and in our Best of Houzz awards for customer service." And now on to final details! Accents and décor from Restoration Hardware definitely put Maxey's designer touch on the space - the iron-and-wood French chandelier, polished chrome vanity lights and swivel mirrors definitely knocked this bathroom remodel out of the park!

guest bath with marble mosaic tile, marble floor and base, custom wood J Tribble vanity with marble top

Small mosaic tile from floor to ceiling are paired with white cabinets to make this master bath look very elegant and spacious. Photo by: Don SchulteDon Schulte

Stone Mosaic Tile floors, marble countertops and backsplash and white painted raised panel cabinets in this luxurious master bathroom with freestanding soaking tub in Greenwood Village Colorado.

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A modern ensuite with a calming spa like colour palette. Walls are tiled in mosaic stone tile. The open leg vanity, white accents and a glass shower enclosure create the feeling of airiness. Mark Burstyn Photography http://www.markburstyn.com/

The main floor bath-laundry features the original clawfoot tub in the midst of modern fixtures, finishes, and conveniences. Photographer: Bruce Damonte

Le plan vasque est résolument dans l'air du temps avec sa vasque à poser en Terrazzo beige de chez Tikamoon, tandis que la robinetterie encastrée, associée au mur en zellige vert d'eau, apporte une élégance certaine. Les portes de placards dissimulent astucieusement le lave-linge.

Traditional master bath remodel in Manhatten Beach California has a large undermount tub with a marble slab tub deck and white wainscot panel surround, mosaic tile wall, brushed nickel hardware, custom laundry basket pull out drawer, white recessed panel cabinets and 5 piece drawers, large shell mirror, marble slab countertop and backspash, and marble floors.

leather cab pulls, mid centry modern sconces, shaker style inset cab.

The Watermill House is a beautiful example of a classic Hamptons wood shingle style home. The design and renovation would maintain the character of the exterior while transforming the interiors to create an open and airy getaway for a busy and active family. The house comfortably sits within its one acre lot surrounded by tall hedges, old growth trees, and beautiful hydrangeas. The landscape influenced the design approach of the main floor interiors. Walls were removed and the kitchen was relocated to the front of the house to create an open plan for better flow and views to both the front and rear yards. The kitchen was designed to be both practical and beautiful. The u-shape design features modern appliances, white cabinetry and Corian countertops, and is anchored by a beautiful island with a knife-edge marble countertop. The island and the dining room table create a strong axis to the living room at the rear of the house. To further strengthen the connection to the outdoor decks and pool area of the rear yard, a full height sliding glass window system was installed. The clean lines and modern profiles of the window frames create unobstructed views and virtually remove the barrier between the interior and exterior spaces. The open plan allowed a new sitting area to be created between the dining room and stair. A screen, comprised of vertical fins, allows for a degree of openness, while creating enough separation to make the sitting area feel comfortable and nestled in its own area. The stair at the entry of the house was redesigned to match the new elegant and sophisticated spaces connected to it. New treads were installed to articulate and contrast the soft palette of finishes of the floors, walls, and ceilings. The new metal and glass handrail was intended to reduce visual noise and create subtle reflections of light. Photo by Guillaume Gaudet

Jack and Jill Bathroom shower with incredible modern design and high end finishes.

Introducing our new frameless euro double sliding shower! It features TWO sliding doors instead of our traditional euro slide that has one sliding door and one fixed panel. It is made with top of the line stainless steel hardware and comes in polished stainless, brushed stainless, and oil rubbed bronze finish! This system also features specially made poly carbonate seals that keep your doors from rolling open and have a water tight fit for your shower. This system is made with top of the line stainless steel hardware made in America, features a variety of 3/8" thick glass options, and comes in polished stainless, brushed stainless, and oil rubbed bronze finishes! Contact us today for a quote on this system! Double Euro Sliding Shower in Brushed Stainless Hardware.

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