Bathroom
3. Tankless toilet. While it will cost you more money, if you really want streamlined style, it’s hard to beat tankless toilets. This master bathroom in Germany also features a walk-in shower, floating shelves, and a floor and walls covered in Norwegian quartzite.
7. Streamlined storage. A floating double vanity and a pair of frameless mirrors keep this bathroom in Grand Rapids, Michigan, sleek and streamlined. A floor-to-ceiling cabinet in the corner provides ample storage without taking away from the clean aesthetic.
Photos by JVLphotographyBasement at a GlanceLocation: Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaSize: 1,040 square feet (96.6 square meters)Designer: Norm Lecuyer of Just BasementsThe homeowner wanted a retreat in which to watch the big game and relax with friends, but Lecuyer and his team fought the term “man cave.” Instead they strove for a “subterranean penthouse,” as Lecuyer calls it, that would feel current and modern. To achieve this, they focused on sophisticated materials, such as reclaimed vintage wood for the big-screen backdrop, wire-brushed hardwood floors and cold-rolled steel panels that surround the fireplace and TV. Couch, coffee table, side tables and armchair: Structube; wood: Atmosphère & Bois; steel: Black Truck
AFTER: A larger curbless shower visually enlarges the bathroom and also makes room for the tub. “Technically the shower is in the same corner, but the new shower is much bigger,” Chambers says. The toilet was tucked behind the vanity, next to the wall, so it wouldn’t be the first thing Harrison saw when she walked in. In its place is the new free-standing bathtub. “We had to place the tub at a very slight angle to make all the space constraints work,” Chambers says. Shower and tub filler: Hansgrohe
BEFORE: The bathroom had been renovated several years before homeowner Andrea Harrison moved in, as seen here. Although the space was in good shape, it didn’t suit Harrison’s style and its Mediterranean look didn’t mesh with the home’s Craftsman architecture.
1. L.A. LooksDesign takeaway: Lay similar tile in different directions to break up the look.Ninety square feet isn’t a pocket-sized bathroom, but that doesn’t mean designer Lindsay Chambers didn’t need to be creative with space, given that homeowner Andrea Harrison wanted a large bathtub, shower and dual vanity in her master bathroom. Part of an overall remodel of a 1919 Craftsman home in the historic Spaulding Square neighborhood of Los Angeles, the bathroom feels fresh and airy while also checking off every box on Harrison’s wish list. “She wanted an elegant, cohesive aesthetic that gave a nod to the rural Craftsman look of the exterior of the house while feeling modern and built today,” Chambers says.
3. Warm It Up With WoodDesign takeaway: Use wood and warm metals to keep a bathroom from feeling too sterile.Interior designer Paul Stewart limited his palette to three primary materials — wood, white tile and beige tile — to maintain the contemporary, pared-down look he and the homeowners wanted. “It keeps things consistent with the aesthetic of the entire home,” he says. Wood and textured warm neutrals keep the bathroom from appearing too stark and also appeal to the homeowners’ traditional tastes.
1. Stepped-up style. In a long, narrow bathroom like this one in London, adding furniture instead of built-in cabinets is a great way to gain storage. Not only is this leaning bookshelf more affordable than built-in cabinets, but it also creates a homey, relaxed vibe. MoreKey Measurements to Make the Most of Your BathroomHow to Choose the Right Bathroom Sink
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