Bathroom Ideas

Drawer storage. Consider installing a vanity with drawer storage rather than doors. Drawers are easier to access and easier to organize. They can be cut out around the plumbing and can be extra large to accommodate large items.

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SaveEmail 6. Shower sills. Like the windowsill, what’s important here is that it is sloped properly into the shower. Try to choose a material that is solid, like stone or quartz. If you tile your shower curb, water can sit on the grout lines and eventually seep through to the framing.

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Plumbing. Residential plumbing typically uses 1½-inch pipes for drains. You’d be surprised how much gunk and hair goes down that drain. The larger the drain, the less likely it is to clog. The cost difference to upgrade to a 2-inch drain is practically negligible, and unless your framing doesn’t allow for it, you should consider increasing the drain in your shower to 2 inches.

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Nautical details. Nautical lighting, an iron tub and white shiplap walls and ceiling come together in this classic Nantucket beach cottage. A custom vanity provides ample storage without looking heavy, thanks to an open shelf on the bottom.

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Herringbone tile floor. Less costly than laying wood floors in the bath, as well as more hard-wearing, a wood-look tile in a herringbone pattern offers the appearance of wood while preserving your budget.

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Wood-look shiplap. Keep a beach-inspired look going right through the bath without worrying about water damage with Corian sheet, cut to look like shiplap. In this master bath, the ceiling and walls are poplar wood shiplap siding, and the area inside the shower is Corian fabricated to match. A spacious shower with glass surround, gooseneck shower head and gray hex tiles on the floor complete the fresh, coastal look.

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Sculptural tub. If a luxurious soak is at the top of your dream-bath wish list, consider something along the lines of this sleek, sculptural number from Victoria & Albert Baths. The organic shape is pleasing to the eye, and the raised back makes reclining while you soak comfortable.

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Shapely tile. Forgo the typical tiny floor tile in favor of something with a bit more heft, like this Hacienda tile from Ann Sacks. Paired with crisp white walls and cabinetry, the curvy tile looks rich and warm.

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Pale, watery blue-green is another excellent color to add in a white bathroom because it helps white look whiter without breaking up the ocean of calm.

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Pale gray shades read as white when mixed together, especially in stone tiles. Add a few deep gray elements for contrast and bathroom walls will look like a calming spa oasis with plenty of depth.

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Elena e Francesco Colorni Architetti SaveEmail An exposed wood ceiling, dressed in a whitewash or pale stain, gives a hint of visual interest in an unexpected place. Contrast it with white walls and glossy tiles or other hard surfaces for lots of variety with no strong color in sight.

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feature floor

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This bathroom hails from a Montreal triplex. A space-saving sliding barn door with translucent panels is the big draw here.

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Try a chic black and white scheme. Pair white subway tile with black or charcoal-gray grout for a cool (and surprisingly affordable) look. Choose simple gray tile floors and black accents on the shower and mirror frames, then bring the glamour in with shiny brass sink and shower fittings.

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glass shower, good storage for towels

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Utility. This bathroom pushes the limits of its dimensions by using an over-the-door shelf for necessary supplies. No hapless guest will ever have to yell, "Where's the t.p.?"

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floor tiles

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