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CM Natural DesignsThis adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering.
I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com
Photography by: Chipper Hatter
Adrienne DeRosaAdrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz Inc.
One of the most recent renovations is the guest bathroom, located on the first floor. Complete with a standing shower, the room successfully incorporates elements of various styles toward a harmonious end.
The vanity was a cabinet from Arhaus Furniture that was used for a store staging. Raymond and Jennifer purchased the marble top and put it on themselves. Jennifer had the lighting made by a husband-and-wife team that she found on Instagram. "Because social media is a great tool, it is also helpful to support small businesses. With just a little hash tagging and the right people to follow, you can find the most amazing things," she says.
Lighting: Triple 7 Recycled Co.; sink & taps: Kohler
Photo: Adrienne DeRosa © 2014 Houzz
GMI Design GroupDan Rockafellow Photography
Sandstone Quartzite Countertops
Flagstone Flooring
Real stone shower wall with slate side walls
Wall-Mounted copper faucet and copper sink
Dark green ceiling (not shown)
Over-scale rustic pendant lighting
Custom shower curtain
Green stained vanity cabinet with dimming toe-kick lighting
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Stephani Buchman Photography
Medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone worktops, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, stone tiles, white walls, marble flooring, white floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Toronto with a submerged sink, recessed-panel cabinets, grey cabinets, engineered stone worktops, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, stone tiles, white walls, marble flooring, white floors, a hinged door and white worktops.
Collins DuPont Design GroupColleen Wilson: Project Leader, Interior Designer,
ASID, NCIDQ
Photography by Amber Frederiksen
This is an example of a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey tiles, multi-coloured tiles, matchstick tiles, a submerged sink, a hinged door, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, marble worktops and beige floors.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Miami with raised-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, an alcove shower, grey tiles, multi-coloured tiles, matchstick tiles, a submerged sink, a hinged door, a one-piece toilet, brown walls, marble worktops and beige floors.
Photo of a medium sized traditional bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, blue cabinets, multi-coloured walls and mosaic tile flooring.
Fusion DPhoto of a large contemporary ensuite bathroom in Bordeaux with white tiles, blue walls and a pedestal sink.
Trigg-Smith ArchitectsARCHITECT: TRIGG-SMITH ARCHITECTS
PHOTOS: REX MAXIMILIAN
Photo of a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Hawaii with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pedestal sink, green tiles and metro tiles.
Photo of a medium sized traditional ensuite bathroom in Hawaii with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring, a pedestal sink, green tiles and metro tiles.
Estee DesignPhotography by Larry Arnal (Arnal Photography)
This is an example of a medium sized traditional shower room bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, stone tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and marble worktops.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional shower room bathroom in Toronto with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, an alcove bath, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, stone tiles, grey walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink and marble worktops.
Sterling Development Group - Carl BakerCustom Master Bath by Louisville Builder Sterling Development Group. Luxury master bath with custom cabinetry, heated floors, his and her sinks, soaking tub, custom stain glass french doors, and fireplace.
St James WhittingMarian Riabic
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, white tiles, multi-coloured tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets and a console sink.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bathroom in Sydney with white cabinets, white tiles, multi-coloured tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower, flat-panel cabinets and a console sink.
Martins Camisuli ArchitectsWhat struck us strange about this property was that it was a beautiful period piece but with the darkest and smallest kitchen considering it's size and potential. We had a quite a few constrictions on the extension but in the end we managed to provide a large bright kitchen/dinning area with direct access to a beautiful garden and keeping the 'new ' in harmony with the existing building. We also expanded a small cellar into a large and functional Laundry room with a cloakroom bathroom.
Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd
cpopp workshopKat Alves
Design ideas for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, stone tiles, multi-coloured walls and limestone flooring.
Design ideas for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in San Francisco with a submerged sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, marble worktops, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, beige tiles, stone tiles, multi-coloured walls and limestone flooring.
Lizette Marie Interior DesignPhoto Credit: David Duncan Livingston
Medium sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mounted sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, grey tiles, a hinged door, beige walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Medium sized contemporary bathroom in San Francisco with a wall-mounted sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, grey tiles, a hinged door, beige walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
KohlerThe American living space is endlessly self-reflexive and paradoxical. Seriously playful. Carefully disorganized. It is steeped in the traditions of classic Americana while embracing a modern eclectic sensibility.
Tresham™ vanities, toilets, sinks and shower receptors bring this playful eccentricity, this eclectic elegance to the American bathroom.
EDC INTERIORS INCPhoto by Bruce Frame
The clients were adamant about not changing out the tub or any of the granite throughout the bathroom so we did what we do! We worked with the rich veins of color running through the granite and lightened the space with the soft goods, like the wallpaper, rug, and whimsical fabric on the vanity chair.
be-attitudeThis is an example of a contemporary shower room bathroom in Paris with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, a walk-in shower, multi-coloured walls, an integrated sink and an open shower.
KohlerThe American living space is endlessly self-reflexive and paradoxical. Seriously playful. Carefully disorganized. It is steeped in the traditions of classic Americana while embracing a modern eclectic sensibility.
Tresham™ vanities, toilets, sinks and shower receptors bring this playful eccentricity, this eclectic elegance to the American bathroom.
Carolina V. Gentry, RIDdesign by Pulp Design Studios | http://pulpdesignstudios.com/
photo by Kevin Dotolo | http://kevindotolo.com/
Rock Paper HammerConstruction by Deep Creek Builders
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for a large traditional bathroom in Louisville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring and a console sink.
Design ideas for a large traditional bathroom in Louisville with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove bath, a shower/bath combination, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring and a console sink.
Affordable Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your bathroom design brighter, cleaner and more attractive will make you feel happier to use it every day. If your bathroom is a small space in your home where you don’t spend much time, it’s time to think about alternatives. Browse the pictures to find inspiring bathroom ideas on Houzz, including stylish vanities, fancy toilets, taps, shower tiling, as well as storage ideas for small bathrooms. 
Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. 
The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. 
How do I find bathroom ideas for my renovation?
If you’re starting your bathroom renovation from scratch, or ripping out and starting again, then once you’ve sorted the plan and the plumbing you’ll need to think about what kind of ideas you’d like. The easiest option is to get inspiration from bathroom professionals. However, if you’ve dreamt of a roll-top bath or a walk-in shower with heating at, then you might want to take longer looking for each item individually. Choosing all white elements will obviously tie everything together, but also think about the style you’re going for – ultra modern taps will clash with traditional Victorian-style wash basins. And it’s probably good to consider your flooring or surfaces, and walls to make sure everything will complement. Take a look through the different styles of bathroom designs on Houzz to get some inspiration. How do I select the right bathroom decor & furniture?
Selecting bathroom decor such as cabinets, mirrors, shelves or other furniture for bathrooms can be tricky. You want to consider the storage they offer while also making sure they make an attractive feature as you enter your bathroom. Don’t forget you need them to be durable and withstand the damp conditions, e.g. if you’re going for a painted cabinet make sure the paint is suitable for baths. For medicine cabinets you will find most have mirrored fronts, but you can find extra features such as clocks and shaving sockets built-in.What bathroom storage ideas should I look at?
While bathroom storage ideas is not the first thing you think of when it comes to bathrooms, you’ll be surprised at how much difference it makes when your bathroom is organised – specially if you’re dealing with a small bathroom, this is essential. We all know how accessories like bottles, toiletries, lotions and potions can pile up next to the bath. And where to put the cotton buds, painkillers, plasters, other medicine, creams and sanitary products? That’s not even considering using your bathroom as a place to store your towels and bathrobes. The first thing to consider when reviewing bathroom ideas is if you can invest in built-in bathroom storage. Large vanity units will have drawers and compartments to store a great number of toiletries and bathroom necessities, and if your bathroom or cloakroom has room for a built-in cupboard you can start storing small accessories and larger items there. If you can’t do anything on this scale, you could investigate built-in storage around the bath or look at less permanent options. Shelves and shelving units, like ladder shelves, will give you extra space without taking up too much floor space. Also look for wire, wicker or fabric baskets, large and small, to store items under or next to the sink, or even on the wall. What's the best ideas for lighting?
Water and electricity don’t mix, so make sure your bathroom lights are safe, first and foremost. There are actually regulations around what type of light fittings you can use and where – IP67 rating lights for submerged areas e.g. inside baths and sinks (Zone 0); IP65 for any area above a shower or bath (Zone 1); and IP44 rating for anything 0.6m from a bath or basin (Zone 2). After you’ve made sure your light fittings are safe and to-code, you can consider the type and style you’d like as your working through your bathroom ideas. The sink, the mirror, shower and/or bath are the places where you might want the clearest and strongest light. You can use these if you want it to be bright and clear. Otherwise, you might want to look at some soft, ambient lighting in the form of chandeliers, short pendants or wall lamps. You could use accent lighting around your bath in the form to create a tranquil, spa feel, as well. Bathroom tiles – what should I go for?
It’s rare to find bathrooms without tiles. Although it can be done with panelling, materials like tadelakt, waterproof paint, wallpaper or well-treated wood; bathroom tiles are so copious and easy to apply that it’s hard to avoid going with tiles in the bathroom. The great thing is that both floor tiles and wall tiles come in a huge variety of sizes, styles, colours and patterns, so you can remodel your room completely with whatever tile choices fit with your bathroom ideas. When it comes to flooring, tiles will be durable, easy to clean and deal well with water, but if you want something different you could go with modern concrete, traditional or country-style treated wooden floorboards, or a bit more quirky bamboo, cork or vinyl. What to do with small bathrooms?
The best small bathroom ideas will maximise the space you have. From installing a bidet to simple decorative tips there are plenty of things you can do to make it look bigger. Recessed shelves can make a huge difference both visually and practically to small bathrooms, so if you are able to have these installed when your walls are being renovated you could add some to your shower or sink area. You could choose pale colours and iridescent tiles that reflect the light, keep walls and ceilings the same colour and texture, and use complementary shades throughout the bathroom– fewer contrasts and transitions will help maintain the sense of space. Floating bathroom units also draw the eye to visible floor space underneath them, and clear glass shower screens will keep the room feeling open and airy. Finishing touches like artfully placed large mirrors will also make small bathrooms appear more expansive.1