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White Sands Coastal DevelopmentIn Southern California there are pockets of darling cottages built in the early 20th century that we like to call jewelry boxes. They are quaint, full of charm and usually a bit cramped. Our clients have a growing family and needed a modern, functional home. They opted for a renovation that directly addressed their concerns.
When we first saw this 2,170 square-foot 3-bedroom beach cottage, the front door opened directly into a staircase and a dead-end hallway. The kitchen was cramped, the living room was claustrophobic and everything felt dark and dated.
The big picture items included pitching the living room ceiling to create space and taking down a kitchen wall. We added a French oven and luxury range that the wife had always dreamed about, a custom vent hood, and custom-paneled appliances.
We added a downstairs half-bath for guests (entirely designed around its whimsical wallpaper) and converted one of the existing bathrooms into a Jack-and-Jill, connecting the kids’ bedrooms, with double sinks and a closed-off toilet and shower for privacy.
In the bathrooms, we added white marble floors and wainscoting. We created storage throughout the home with custom-cabinets, new closets and built-ins, such as bookcases, desks and shelving.
White Sands Design/Build furnished the entire cottage mostly with commissioned pieces, including a custom dining table and upholstered chairs. We updated light fixtures and added brass hardware throughout, to create a vintage, bo-ho vibe.
The best thing about this cottage is the charming backyard accessory dwelling unit (ADU), designed in the same style as the larger structure. In order to keep the ADU it was necessary to renovate less than 50% of the main home, which took some serious strategy, otherwise the non-conforming ADU would need to be torn out. We renovated the bathroom with white walls and pine flooring, transforming it into a get-away that will grow with the girls.
Linette Dai DesignPhoto of a small classic shower room bathroom in Orange County with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, grey tiles, white tiles, marble tiles, blue walls, marble flooring, a vessel sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, an open shower and white worktops.
KrimsonHAUSThis master bathroom remodel was a lot of fun. We wanted to switch things up by adding an open shelving divider between the sink and shower. This allows for additional storage in this small space. Storage is key when it comes to a couple using a bathroom space. We flanked a bank of drawers on either side of the floating vanity and doubled up storage by adding a higher end medicine cabinet with ample storage, lighting and plug outlets.
Pett & Associates, LLCRenovation of 1960's bathroom in New York City. Dimensions, less than 5"-0" x 8'-0". Thassos marble subway tiles with Blue Celeste mosaic and slabs. Kohler shower head and sprays, Furniture Guild vanity, Toto faucet and toilet
Photo: Elizabeth Dooley
Lotus Home ImprovementInspiration for a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, white tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors, white worktops, double sinks, a freestanding vanity unit, a corner shower, a two-piece toilet and a hinged door.
Interior EnhancementsPhoto of a small bathroom in Orange County with medium wood cabinets, an alcove shower, a one-piece toilet, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, beige floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink, a freestanding vanity unit and recessed-panel cabinets.
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.Master Bathroom remodel in North Fork vacation house. The marble tile floor flows straight through to the shower eliminating the need for a curb. A stationary glass panel keeps the water in and eliminates the need for a door. Glass tile on the walls compliments the marble on the floor while maintaining the modern feel of the space.
Gayler Design BuildA new tub was installed with a tall but thin-framed sliding glass door—a thoughtful design to accommodate taller family and guests. The shower walls were finished in a Porcelain marble-looking tile to match the vanity and floor tile, a beautiful deep blue that also grounds the space and pulls everything together. All-in-all, Gayler Design Build took a small cramped bathroom and made it feel spacious and airy, even without a window!
TKS Design GroupOur clients had been in their home since the early 1980’s and decided it was time for some updates. We took on the kitchen, two bathrooms and a powder room.
This petite master bathroom primarily had storage and space planning challenges. Since the wife uses a larger bath down the hall, this bath is primarily the husband’s domain and was designed with his needs in mind. We started out by converting an existing alcove tub to a new shower since the tub was never used. The custom shower base and decorative tile are now visible through the glass shower door and help to visually elongate the small room. A Kohler tailored vanity provides as much storage as possible in a small space, along with a small wall niche and large medicine cabinet to supplement. “Wood” plank tile, specialty wall covering and the darker vanity and glass accents give the room a more masculine feel as was desired. Floor heating and 1 piece ceramic vanity top add a bit of luxury to this updated modern feeling space.
Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD
Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel
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Raena InteriorsInspiration for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Minneapolis with shaker cabinets, grey cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, marble flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops and grey floors.
KODA InteriorsMaximizing every inch of space in a tiny bath and keeping the space feeling open and inviting was the priority.
Design ideas for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, quartz worktops, white floors, a hinged door and flat-panel cabinets.
Design ideas for a small contemporary ensuite bathroom in Santa Barbara with light wood cabinets, a corner shower, white tiles, porcelain tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a vessel sink, quartz worktops, white floors, a hinged door and flat-panel cabinets.
Avec Interiors Avec Interiors, together with our valued client and builder partner 5blox, rejuvenates a dated and narrow and poorly functioning 90s bathroom. The project culminates in a tranquil sanctuary that epitomizes quiet luxury. The redesign features a custom oak vanity with an integrated hamper and extensive storage, polished nickel finishes, and artfully placed decorative wall niches. Functional elements harmoniously blend with aesthetic details, such as the captivating blue-green shower tile and the charming mini stars and cross tiles adorning both the floor and niches.
Hsu McCulloughBathroom
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink, solid surface worktops, black floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Photo of a small traditional bathroom in Los Angeles with white cabinets, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, white walls, ceramic flooring, a wall-mounted sink, solid surface worktops, black floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a floating vanity unit.
Demardi.This is an example of a small bathroom in Melbourne with freestanding cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a corner shower, a wall mounted toilet, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, grey floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a wall niche, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Model RemodelLight blue, white and wood guest bathroom.
© Cindy Apple Photography
Small classic shower room bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bath combination, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Small classic shower room bathroom in Seattle with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a shower/bath combination, blue tiles, porcelain tiles, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, marble worktops, white floors, a sliding door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Fisher Randolph DesignAn updated main, guest bathroom that is not only stylish but functional with built in storage.
Inspiration for a small modern family bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, mosaic tile flooring, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a hinged door, white worktops and a single sink.
Inspiration for a small modern family bathroom in Nashville with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a shower/bath combination, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, ceramic tiles, grey walls, mosaic tile flooring, an integrated sink, engineered stone worktops, multi-coloured floors, a hinged door, white worktops and a single sink.
Iv DesignPhoto of a small midcentury ensuite bathroom in Chicago with flat-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a freestanding bath, a corner shower, a one-piece toilet, white tiles, metro tiles, white walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, quartz worktops, black floors, a hinged door, white worktops, a single sink and a built in vanity unit.
Mountainwood HomesThe master bathroom remodel features a new wood vanity, round mirrors, white subway tile with dark grout, and patterned black and white floor tile.
Inspiration for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, an open shower, grey worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Inspiration for a small traditional shower room bathroom in Portland with recessed-panel cabinets, medium wood cabinets, a built-in bath, a walk-in shower, a two-piece toilet, grey tiles, porcelain tiles, grey walls, porcelain flooring, a submerged sink, engineered stone worktops, black floors, an open shower, grey worktops, an enclosed toilet, double sinks and a freestanding vanity unit.
Distinctive Interior DesignsWe divided 1 oddly planned bathroom into 2 whole baths to make this family of four SO happy! Mom even got her own special bathroom so she doesn't have to share with hubby and the 2 small boys any more.
Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLCSubway shaped tile installed in a vertical pattern adds a more modern feel. Tile in soothing spa colors envelop the shower. A cantilevered quartz bench in the shower rests beneath over sized niches providing ample storage.
Small Bathroom Ideas and Designs
Whether you’re doing a bathroom renovation or just a refresh; making your Small 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.2