Pull up a stool or chair to your bathroom vanity and make prepping for the day a comfortably chic experience!

Personal Favorite: Honestly, what I love most about my job is meeting people. I love being part of their life for a moment, learning about their families and designing spaces that reflect who they are and how they live. And there is nothing more rewarding than the honor of a referral.

Soothing color palettes, bold wallpaper patterns and exquisite tile selections are just some of the standout qualities of this year’s Baths of the Year winners.

Meet our Judges: 

Michael Cyr, Associate Principal at FORNEY + architecture: As a graduate of University of Kansas School of Architecture and Urban Design and Associate Principal of FORNEY + architecture, Michael combines his over 20 years of architectural experience with a family

Castle Design and Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry worked together to take a 91-square-foot primary bathroom down to the studs. The goal was to create a fresh, open and restful space in the 80-year-old home. The intricate white marble mosaic floor serves as the foundation for the peaceful, classic retreat. Detailed custom white cabinetry, large wall mirrors and enhanced lighting make the space appear visually larger. A corner cabinet with classic mirrored mullions is a pretty place to store bathroom necessities.

This newly renovated bath was designed to celebrate the classic architectural details of the home. Arched soffits in the original layout segmented the bath into three areas. Further challenging the design team, a hall door divided the vanity space and led to an adjoining bedroom, which made the primary bath feel less private. Castle Design and Marc Christian Fine Cabinetry reimagined the bath as one large open room highlighting the tall ceilings and making the space feel grand again.

Acting as designers and contractors, Temple and Hentz remodeled this dated primary bathroom to make a more user-friendly layout. The old space included a large built-in Jacuzzi tub and shower enclosed with a glass block surround. The homeowner’s main request was more usable square footage, a freestanding tub and a larger, more functional shower. The client’s aesthetic is more modern, so the designers worked to incorporate clean and sleek materials that complemented their love of modern finishes. Custom wall-mounted vanities feature a mitered quartz waterfall panel.