A disastrous plumbing installation prompted a full master bathroom remodel. Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath led the renovation making the tub the star of the show. The homeowners fell in love with a matte black freestanding tub bedecked with strapping and rivets. Industrial-style fittings with matte black accents were selected for the faucets and tub filler to complement the cast-iron tub. The polished nickel finish on the fitting and sconces provide a punch of glam. The long vanity features double sinks with concealed medicine cabinets mounted flush inside framed mirrors.

Designer Walnut Lily took on the challenge of creating a luxurious guest bath experience for their clients. The homeowners’ vision was to blend a moody, masculine vibe with a warm and welcoming feel in just under 100 square feet. The bathroom door is directly across from the lower-level entrance, so the bathroom needed to look like a work of art instead of a bathroom. The dramatic, rich blue tile on the shower wall is a show stopper. The frameless glass door and golden grout showcase the herringbone pattern of the tile and complement the brushed gold hardware.

The homeowners were seeking a dramatic look for their small powder room but didn’t want to overwhelm the room’s 25-square-foot layout. ADJ Interiors struck the perfect balance between size and style by pairing beautifully bold faux finish marble walls with a simple walnut vanity. The contrast of the two helps to create depth and drama while maintaining a sense of calm and tranquility. The vanity features slabbed doors and a quartzite counter. The floating mirror flanked with crystal sconces have a minimalist feel to complement the statement walls.

This 30-square-foot powder room was in need of a refresh, and the family’s lively and colorful personalities provided plenty of inspiration for Youtopia Designs and Home Maintenance Solutions. The designers chose a matte porcelain tile that simulates Calacatta marble for the flooring, which helped neutralize the matte black picket tile that lines the bottom half of the walls. A sumptuous floral print wall mural covers the top half of the walls brightening up the small space. The mural serves as the statement piece and is accentuated by the lacquered turquoise vanity.

Apart perhaps from the carnival funhouse, homes should avoid lopsided surfaces, slanted walls and other oddities that throw off the equilibrium of any given space. Laura Lee, owner and lead designer of Laura Lee Home, found herself nurturing the design balance of a home whose master bedroom had needed an update.

Classic

I believe that bidets are a classic in design. They have been a standard in Europe for many, many years and should be a standard in the United States as well. They are quite refreshing and so easy to use. Tom Manche, Tom Manche Interiors, LLC.