This guest bathroom is located in the basement of a custom home. The trough-style sink is a new style that's gaining popularity in residential projects. Giving sink space for two users. Photo Credit: StudioQPhoto.com

Free ebook, CREATING THE IDEAL KITCHEN Download now → http://bit.ly/idealkitchen This Glen Ellyn couple wanted to transform their dated kitchen into a more family-friendly space to use on a daily basis for cooking family meals and for entertaining friends. The existing kitchen was quite chopped up with strange soffits and different ceiling heights. To make the space flow in a more logical manner, we borrowed an unused desk area from the adjoining hallway and reconfigured a neighboring bath. Getting it to work on paper was fairly straightforward, but there was a bit of complicated beam work involved as the new kitchen flows through what was an old exterior wall. The new ceiling is now completely flush as we were able to hide the support in the ceiling joists. A new, larger window was added at the sink, the doorway to the room was widened and the resulting space creates a more easy flow from dining room to family room. The clients chose white inset cabinets, white marble tops and an apron sink to keep the space feeling simple yet original to the home's Colonial styling. Ship lap siding on the back of the island and at the pantry storage ceiling, a walnut butcher block, and antique brass details give the space an updated look. Professional stainless appliances are functional and beautiful. In addition to a large built-in fridge and 36" range, a second oven is housed in the island for flexibility. The pantry area has a convenience station that houses the family's espresso machine along with the microwave drawer. Another large bank of cabinets in the same area serves as pantry storage for dry goods. The bathroom was also remodeled as part of this project. The full bath has a vanity, shower and convenient baby changing area. The floor is encaustic tile, a type of concrete tile recognizable by its bold graphics. The mirror and lighting add a few modern touches to keep it in line with the Owner's personal style. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Carlos Vergara For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

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Entire basement finish-out on new home

Modern and sleek bathroom with black, white and blue accents. White flat panel vanity with geometric, flat black hardware. Natural, leathered black granite countertops with mitered edge. Flat black Aqua Brass faucet and fixtures. Unique and functional shelf for storage with above toilet cabinet for optimal storage. Black penny rounds and a bold, encaustic Popham tile floor complete this bold design.

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Square glass tile in shades of blue was used on the entire wall in this bathroom to mimic the blues that are found in the lake outside the home. The pendants are vintage and were rescued from the original cottage that was on the property. Dark stained maple cabinets and white quartz countertops were used to ground the bathroom.

The goal was to open up this bathroom, update it, bring it to life! 123 Remodeling went for modern, but zen; rough, yet warm. We mixed ideas of modern finishes like the concrete floor with the warm wood tone and textures on the wall that emulates bamboo to balance each other. The matte black finishes were appropriate final touches to capture the urban location of this master bathroom located in Chicago’s West Loop. https://123remodeling.com - Chicago Kitchen & Bath Remodeler

Bathroom interior, featuring an Infinity from Marvin aAwning window in custom-painted EverWood interior finish, featuring Oil Rubbed Bronze hardware.

Shower with penny floor tile and subway wall tile.